Analysts expect a 50 basis point hike in the key interest rate to 3.00% when the Bank of Korea reviews policy at its October 12 meeting.

There is a "lack of trust" between the two nations, which are both in competition for political influence on the island, a Sri Lankan official said

Anger has grown among the public to frequent sudden lockdowns that trap people in their homes, shops and workplaces, and the over-zealous reactions of officials to small case numbers.

Carmaker blamed delays in receiving parts and logistics on Covid-19 outbreaks and semiconductor shortages.

The S&P Global India services PMI data fell from 57.2 in August to 54.3 in September, but still well over the 50-mark separating growth from contraction for the 14th straight month

The territory's Mandatory Provision Fund lost $32.98 billion, equating to $7,197.63 per person, the South China Morning Post reported

Huawei will likely avoid using sanctioned advanced chips and use less advanced alternatives from Chinese companies, the FT said

Exports are predicted to rise by 8% this year as the baht hovers near 16-year lows against the dollar, but it still has some supply chains problems, the finance minister said on Wednesday

Global recession fears and high inflation pose big risks to the economy, Premier Fumio Kishida told parliament on Wednesday, but there are hopes tourism will lift the economy

SoftBank chief Masayoshi Son hasn't proposed that Samsung buy a stake in Arm or make a pre-IPO investment, the JoongAng daily newspaper reported

"They may feel the job is too hard and not well-paid," Huike Edutech partner Chen Ying was quoted as saying.

US auditors continue to inspect the books of top Chinese companies listed in the US. PwC chairman Bob Moritz said: "We will continue to share the information that is allowable."