Economy
Asia's manufacturers start the year off strong
January's Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index perks up, a bit
Asia300
Big automakers showcase electric vehicles at India auto show
Honda and newcomer Kia compete for attention alongside Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki
North Korea Crisis
Pence and Abe aim to maximize pressure on North Korea
US vice president focuses on regional security during Tokyo talks
Asia300
Kia showcases India-exclusive SUV in warmup for market entry
South Korean brand to start sales in 2019, when $1.1bn local plant opens
Nikkei PMI
Asian manufacturers make strong start to 2018
Pick-up in global trade has boosted activity, Nikkei PMI survey shows
Economy
Asian stocks rally after Wall Street rebound
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tokyo log morning gains but Shanghai slips
Currencies
Cryptocurrencies caught in market turmoil
Bitcoin loses two-thirds of its December value as investors cover losses
Asia300
Release of Samsung head won't hurt chaebol reform, analysts say
Lee Jae-yong's comeback seen to have little impact on conglomerate management
Equities
Stocks fall across Asia as Nikkei index closes down 2.5%
Japanese shares cede 2018 gains and India drops 1% at opening
Equities
Asian equity bull run halts, spooked by Wall Street
India's Sensex and Shanghai Composite hit hardest, both down 2.7% on week
Economy
'Let's do an FTA based on jobs,' key Moon aide tells Japan
Scholar argues unemployed South Koreans can meet Japan Inc.'s needs
Economy
Trump signals shift on multilateral trade -- or does he?
Davos speech raises hopes of a US return to the TPPP but not everyone is convinced
Economy
Asia's MBA schools rise up the FT's ranks
A record-high 11 programs in the region crack the annual list's top-100
Business deals
Thailand's PTT finds petrochemical partner for US project
South Korea's Daelim Industrial to help push forward $5.7bn Ohio venture
International relations
Trump's State of Union addresses 'reciprocity' and 'unfair trade'
China a 'rival' but other Asian nations have also put up barriers
The Big Story
Don't understand cryptocurrencies? You're not alone
From bitcoin to blockchain, our glossary helps decode this high-tech trend
FT Confidential Research
Korean brands still under pressure in China despite warmer ties
FTCR survey shows domestic auto and smartphone makers carving out greater market share
Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency scams reel in Asia's unseasoned investors
Even monks are being targeted with promises of 'can't lose' transactions
Business trends
Asian schools gain ground in business education
Sixteen MBA programs in the global top 100, China's CEIBS at No. 8
International relations
Trump's Davos speech signals shift on multilateral trade
President open to group talks with TPP members; warns against 'unfair' trade
Economy
South Korea facing triple threat to 3% growth
Strong won, rising interest rates and higher oil prices could derail target for 2018
Economy
Japan's exports to Asia hit record high
Semiconductor demand powers surge in shipments to China
International relations
North Korean showing adds to Winter Olympics anticipation
Organizers say opening ceremony will express pain of division, desire for peace