November 20-26
A court will rule on the death penalty appeal of property developer Truong My Lan, who was convicted of embezzlement, bribery, and fraud. This case has been one of Asia's biggest corruption scandals.
The British and German chambers of commerce will release their closely-watched business sentiment surveys, offering insights into the conditions faced by European companies in China. Additionally, trade data for November will be released, providing a glimpse into the impact of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.
The central bank will hold a policy meeting after quarterly GDP data showed the economy grew at its slowest pace in nearly two years. The bank is expected to keep interest rates steady, but policymakers will be mindful of the slower growth.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will visit China, marking a departure from the tradition of making India the first foreign trip after taking office. Oli is expected to request a waiver on a Chinese loan used to build the country's third international airport, which has yet to attract any international flights.
East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao will visit Malaysia for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysia will kick off its international motor show, focusing on electric vehicles and sustainable transportation.
Japan will host the Tokyo-Beijing Forum, where experts from both countries will discuss political and economic issues.
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