November 6th - 12th, 2023
Japan: Lawmakers vote for a new prime minister after the ruling coalition lost its majority in the recent election. Shigeru Ishiba is expected to be chosen as the 103rd Prime Minister.
Parliamentary elections are held, with newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power vying for control of the house.
Azerbaijan: The COP29 climate talks kick off in Baku, with a focus on wealthy nations providing financial assistance to developing countries to cope with climate change.
China: The Singles' Day shopping festival concludes, with its popularity waning due to increased competition and cautious consumer spending.
Major banks report their April-September financial results, with investors assessing their performance following interest rate hikes.
Economic indicators, including retail sales and industrial production, are released, providing insights into the country's economic conditions.
GDP figures for the July-September period are announced, with an estimated 0.6% annualized growth.
China: The annual Baidu World event showcases the company's latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
Nvidia hosts a two-day AI summit in Tokyo, featuring talks, demos, and workshops on generative AI, remote sensing, and more.
The Zhuhai Airshow features the new J-35 stealth fighter jet, enhancing the People's Liberation Army's carrier-based firepower.
China: President Xi Jinping embarks on official state visits to Peru and Brazil, attending an APEC meeting and a G20 Summit.
Shanghai and Tokyo: AI summits are held in both cities.
Fresh GDP figures are reported.
The 21st CSIS/Nikkei Symposium and the Mount Fuji Dialogue take place, focusing on leadership and the Indo-Pacific order.