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Asia : 2017October12Thursday

Asia stocks reach 10-year peak on global equity surge, dollar sags - Reuters

Dollar tracks lower in Asia trading - Financial Times

Asian shares rise after Wall Street's record close as investors digest Fed minutes - CNBC

'Ring of Fire' volcanos remind Asia of seismic peril - ABC News

Can Southeast Asia save Brexit? - Financial Times

Harvey Weinstein: Watch the scene Asia Argento wrote and directed that was inspired by her alleged rape - The Independent

Image of Asia: Mini motorcycles at Japan MotoGP - ABC News

Asia Dreams in Skyscrapers - New York Times

The Tencent of Southeast Asia Isn't Really Like Tencent at All ... - Bloomberg

Rohingya, Harvey Weinstein, South Korea: Your Thursday Briefing - New York Times

China : 2017October12Thursday

Was this ancient person from China the offspring of modern humans and Neandertals? - Science Magazine

How Casio is selling $900 selfie cameras in China - The Verge

Big twice-in-a-decade meeting in China may have a curious market impact - CNBC

China has a new richest man after his company stock soared 450% - CNNMoney

Chinese tourists are finding new favorites for their trips — and their money - CNBC

China threatens US Congress for crossing its 'red line' on Taiwan - Washington Post

Why did Oscar move to China? 'I thought more of my family than my career' - The Guardian

China rebuffs criticism of decision to bar British activist from Hong Kong - The Guardian

Trump is giving up a crucial part of American power to China, think tank says - CNBC

Electric cars: China's highly charged power play - Financial Times

Japan : 2017October12Thursday

The USA is taking on Japan in a giant robot duel you can watch next Tuesday - The Verge

Erupting Japanese Volcano Sends Ash Falling Onto Four Cities - TIME

Japan has almost completely eliminated gun deaths — here's how - Yahoo Finance

Toyota plans to halve the number of models it sells in Japan, source says - CNBC

Saving Japan's Games - Kotaku

Kobe Steel CEO says data-cheating may have spread beyond Japan as government orders probe - Reuters

One bitcoin is now worth more than $5100, a record high - Quartz

Bain Capital leads the charge as Japan's private equity dealmaking picks up - Reuters

Cabinet nod for natural gas cargo-swap deal with Japan - The Hindu

Japan's Abe Headed for Big Election Win, Polls Say - Wall Street Journal

India: 2017October12Thursday

India Shields Child Brides From Sex - New York Times

India's Nehra to call it a day - Sport24

Like solar, wind power is now cheaper than coal-based electricity in India - Quartz

MPs urged by families to help Britons jailed in India - BBC News

The Tatas' best aviation bet would be a buyback of the airline they founded: Air India - Quartz

India Inflation Unexpectedly Steadies, Opening Rate Cut Room - Bloomberg

2017 FIFA U17 World Cup: Ghana hit hosts India for four to progress as Group A leaders - Ghanasoccernet.com

Indian tourists spend more in cheaper, post-Brexit vote London - CNBC

India 100th on global hunger index, trails North Korea, Bangladesh - The Hindu

This disillusioned Mumbai pilot proves 'Make in India' is just a slogan - Economic Times

South Korea: 2017October12Thursday

Mr. Trump, I Live in South Korea, and You're Scaring Me - New York Times

Seven Reasons Why Putting US Nukes Back in South Korea Is a Terrible Idea - Foreign Policy (blog)

US-South Korean war plans reportedly stolen by North Korean hackers - ABC News

Lloyd back for US women against South Korea - News & Observer

Rohingya, Harvey Weinstein, South Korea: Your Thursday Briefing - New York Times

North Korean Hackers Stole US-South Korean Military Plans, Lawmaker Says - New York Times

South Korea's Lotte to abandon China supermarkets chain - Financial Times

Golf: Lydia Ko makes strong start in South Korea - New Zealand Herald

World War 3 fears: US and South Korea in EVACUATION drill preparing for North Korea ATTACK - Express.co.uk

China and South Korea fail to extend $56bn currency swap - Financial Times

Taiwan: 2017October12Thursday

Qualcomm fined $774 million for abusing monopoly on smartphone modems in Taiwan - The Verge

China threatens US Congress for crossing its 'red line' on Taiwan - Washington Post

China Taps Former UN Ambassador as Deputy Head of Taiwan Affairs Office - The Diplomat

A helping hand from Taiwan - The Star Online

Beijing former envoy to UN takes up Taiwan role ahead of 19th Party Congress - South China Morning Post

Japan produce distributor Farmind to boost trade with Taiwan - Nikkei Asian Review

Taiwan Continues Commitment to Importing Indiana Crops - Inside INdiana Business

Taiwan donates $5000 to Belmopan police - Breaking Belize News (blog)

Taiwan plans domestic upgrade programme for its M60A3 MBTs - IHS Jane's 360

Taiwan exports rise 28%, outstripping forecasts - MarketWatch - MarketWatch