Opinion
South Korea's quantitative easing would be road to nowhere
Japan shows how QE discourages deep corporate reform
Opinion
APEC shows virtues of multilateralism despite Chile cancellation
New host Malaysia will aid efforts to push forward free trade pacts
Opinion
Pacific islands avoid China's 'debt-trap' diplomacy for now
Beijing's interest in region sparks fears it is making unsustainable loans
International relations
RCEP trade deal can take effect without India, Thailand confirms
China, Japan, ASEAN and others to write up treaty for ratification by June
International relations
16 Asia-Pacific nations fail to seal RCEP trade deal
India blocks agreement; talks pushed to next year in blow for trade-war-weary China
International relations
China, Japan and ASEAN await India's nod to seal RCEP trade deal
Negotiators in last-minute effort after ministerial talks ended without breakthrough
International relations
RCEP: Five things to know about Asia's mega trade talks
India frustrates China, demanding its farmers and industries be protected
Economy
Australian farm exports wither under 'worst drought in 50 years'
Wheat shortage hits Indonesian noodle makers while bushfires rage in Queensland
Opinion
Taiwan's New Southbound Policy is decreasing its reliance on China
Looking to regional neighbors for closer trade relationships is bearing fruit
Politics
Australia turns to military spending for jobs and growth
$135bn spree has analysts wondering if 'defense dividend' will materialize
Food & Beverage
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra posts record annual loss
Shares rise despite writedowns totalling NZ$826 million
Datawatch
Subzero interest rate trend sends shivers through Asia
Global negative-yield bonds double to $17tn, posing economic risk
Politics
A short history of relocating capitals in Asia
Indonesia's move has precedents in places such as Myanmar and Malaysia
Opinion
Mekong nears tipping point as US-China rivalry grows
Difficult choices ahead as drought takes hold in downstream countries
Economy
Australia courts India in hunt for reliable coal buyer
Resources minister to discuss development in visit to South Asian nation
Interview
Huawei to cut engineers in Australia and restructure after 5G ban
Telecom giant will shift focus to transport, mining, agriculture and education
Opinion
US's Huawei ban highlights growing network of tech export controls
Sales of everything from 3D printing to AI are now subject to tight rules
Business trends
Japan leaves billions on table as paperwork clogs free trade deals
Only half of eligible companies enjoying fruits of 17 trade agreements
Opinion
Asian exporters must heed Singapore's recession warning signs
Southeast Asian nations will fall victim to same global troubles
Economy
Rate cut spreads in Asia, but currency risks loom
India, Thailand and New Zealand surprise analysts with bigger-than-expected moves
Opinion
Japan and South Korea will be biggest losers in US-China currency war
ASEAN countries will also be collateral damage as demand falls and exports are hit
Interview
New Zealand looks beyond China to survive trade war: minister
Wellington 'not immune' to conflict as it braces for slow growth
Opinion
Australians endorse Huawei ban as part of hard line on China
Canberra risks standing alone after Trump flip-flopped and neighbors caved
Economy
Droughts hit Thailand and India, risking stress on food supplies
Rice producers see further export cut; Australia scrambles to import wheat
Energy
Australia's iron ore output heads for first downturn in 20 years
Nation's economy relies heavily on mining exports to a weakening China