Risky journey over demilitarised zone marks second possible defection this month
Tie-up between Couche-Tard and Japan’s Seven & i would create one of America’s largest retail chains
Company to issue $5bn of bonds and $4.8bn of convertible bonds
Economists criticise Kamala Harris’s plans to fight the rising cost of living
Beijing increases use of intellectual property as collateral to try to revive credit growth
Agencies say they have seen ‘increasingly aggressive’ activity from Iranian actors trying to influence election
One start-up hopes country can carve out global role in reducing threat of diseases such as bird flu spreading
The top taps in a city renowned for the number and variety of its micro- and independent breweries
US secretary of state notes progress in talks despite Hamas rejecting so-called ‘bridging’ text
Also in this newsletter: US investors anticipate a ‘soft landing’, Japan’s 7-Eleven receives takeover offer, and start-up failures surge
Seven & i shares jump 22% after ‘friendly’ proposal from convenience store rival Couche-Tard
Government efforts to regulate broadcasters, including individual YouTubers, is part of a bigger plan to censor content
Overseas flows into China’s equity market have turned negative for the year after $12bn exodus since start of June
Incident comes despite temporary détente last month over disputed territory
Chinese rivals take market share as US and European carriers struggle with weak demand and diversions around Russia
Deng-Carter pact risks unravelling, with co-ordination limited to specific areas of research
US secretary of state to hold talks with Benjamin Netanyahu before Gaza peace talks resume
Lawrence Wong says ‘intensifying rivalry’ between Beijing and Washington is his nation’s biggest concern
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
A drive to attract factories must not overlook the country’s huge potential in services
Conglomerate’s energy arm anticipates sell-offs will follow reforms to tackle the country’s unreliable electricity supply
Government says new digital education tools are ‘pivotal’ to overhaul of school system
Declining demand due to Chinese property rout threatens profit squeeze for producers including BHP, Rio Tinto, Vale and Fortescue
Rising tensions complicate attempts to mend a vital partnership after Sheikh Hasina was toppled
Attack launched as Antony Blinken heads to the region in an effort to end the Gaza conflict
