Economy
South Korea's Moon turns pension service into chaebol watchdog
Avoiding direct fight, president enlists nation's top investor to spur reform
Companies
Hyundai reaches deal on low-wage plant over union uproar
Automaker to open first domestic factory in 23 years with city of Gwangju
Economy
South Korean auto industry slides further in global ranking
Overtaken by China, Seoul may soon fall behind Mexico
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Opinion
Japan can do more to manage regional security risks
Amid uncertainty about the US, China and North Korea, Tokyo can help stabilize region
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Opinion
Asia shares the blame for its export slump
Better late than never, exporting economies should boost domestic markets
Economy
South Korea sees no way out as growth outlook dims this year
Central bank cuts growth estimate, citing weak chip sector and China deceleration
Economy
South Korea's economy forecast to grow at slowest rate in 7 years
Central bank's calculation of 2.6% growth this year pressures President Moon
Economy
Asian countries rush to fight toxic air pollution
Bangkok deploys rainmaking plane while Seoul clamps down on diesel trucks
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Economy
Public debt in emerging Asia creeps past 50% of GDP
Region opens fiscal taps, but borrowing could spell trouble in next slowdown
Economy
Visitors to Japan hit record high in 2018 but forgo shopping sprees
Moderate growth hints at waning impact as regional competition intensifies
Opinion
Asia must navigate pensions crunch
Region unprepared to manage growing financial burdens of retirement
Economy
Yangon builds bridges to its future as megacity
South Korea, China and Japan glad to invest as the West turns away
Politics
Moon seeks to reboot presidency with vow to revive economy
South Korean leader calls for innovation as trade war hurts export-driven country
N Korea at crossroads
Kim Jong Un makes 4th China trip ahead of potential Trump summit
Visit comes days after Kim warned the U.S. he may take an alternative path
Business trends
Over 70% of East Asian execs say trade war will hurt businesses
Poll finds Chinese, South Korean and Japanese CEOs' hopes rest on AI and startups
Markets
Asian stocks fall as Apple warning stokes fears of supplier crunch
Japanese exchange plunges over 700 points at open of 2019 session
Asia Insight
Japan to Asia: Give us your young, your skilled, your eager workers
Abe bets on foreign talent -- blue and white collars alike -- to revitalize the economy
Economy
South Korean economy enters rough seas as chips lose steam
Moon struggles to right the ship after ill-timed wage hikes
Politics
Moon's approval rating underwater on slowing economy
Sharp gender gap among the young emerges in South Korea
Companies
Vietnam state oil retailer tweaks search plans for foreign strategic partner
Amid market slump, PV Oil compromises on 45% divestment plan
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Electric cars in China
Panasonic and LG give a jolt to China's EV battery market
Beijing's loosening rules prompt fresh investment from foreign players
Economy
Philippines tops WEF's gender equality ranking in Asia
Big economies such as Japan, China and South Korea remain far below global average
Economy
South Korea cuts growth outlook as exports lose steam
Slowdown compounds Moon's headaches as hopes for North Korea progress fade