Economy
Deputy governor named Taiwan's next central bank chief
Highly regarded current leader stepping down after two decades of service
International relations
Mainland Chinese tourists returning to Taiwan
Beijing may have eased restrictions intended to pressure pro-independence leader
Economy
Asian philanthropists can potentially give twice as much as US
Charitable donations can top $500 billion with proper tax incentives, regulatory reforms
Economy
Nikkei manufacturers index for ASEAN gives rise to concerns
It's a mixed bag as prospects look good for 2018, despite December dips
Economy
China's cities to rise to the top ranks by 2035
Forecast has Beijing and Shanghai just behind London and Tokyo by GDP
Nikkei PMI
ASEAN manufacturing stagnant in December, despite ongoing strength
Dull year-end fails to dampen Southeast Asia's optimism for 2018
Economy
Upbeat bluefin tuna auction hides plight of popular delicacy
Although abundant at market, stocks of fish at sea remain seriously depleted
Economy
Chinese cities' GDP swell by 2035 but can't beat NY, Tokyo, London
Report forecasts Shanghai and Beijing will come 5th and 6th in ranking
Economy
Global trade uptick boosts Asian manufacturing
November PMI hits yearl-to-date high in five economies
Economy
ADB keeps 5.8% Asia growth outlook for 2018, hikes 2017 view
Growth in China to slow to 6.4% next year on weaker investment spending
Business
Apple suppliers boost Taiwan tech sales by 9.3% in November
Headwinds seen as iPhone X demand may soften early in 2018
Economy
Trade upturn sparks Asian manufacturing in November
Taiwan, Japan, India, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines notch strongest growth of the year
Economy
Japan dangles corporate tax cuts to spur investment, pay raises
But latest Abenomics measures weak on boosting potential growth
Economy
India's economy to be world's No.3 by 2028: forecast
Philippines and Vietnam look like standout performers in coming years
The Big Story
Asia braces for the end of easy money
Higher foreign exchange reserves should help avoid a 'taper tantrum' but other risks remain
Economy
Foreign direct investment in Japan notched record in 2016
Europe supplied nearly half of inbound investment
Economy
The case for getting rid of high-denomination bank notes
Softer cashless route would hinder criminals, crack interest rate constraints
Economy
Chip stocks keep dropping in Asia as demand sags
Investors selling shares, worried price falls could cause global chain reaction
Business
Taiwan weighs going fully electric, starting with motorbikes
Green two-wheelers seen as business opportunity as well as environmental boost