International relations
'Resource nationalism' clouds China's Africa ambitions
World's second-largest economy may find it harder to get what it needs to grow
Business trends
Mobile businesses reach even the poorest countries
In some places it is easier to hail a ride than turn on the faucet
International relations
Turkey jockeys with China for influence in Africa
From railways to diplomacy, Ankara looks to extend its geostrategic reach
Politics
Once a world leader, Asia now trails in women lawmakers
Philippines, Laos and China among best in terms of females in parliament
Interview
Emerging markets face credit challenges in tightening cycle, ESM head warns
Asian, Latin American and African economies are vulnerable, says Klaus Regling
Business trends
Corporate Japan embraces UN sustainable development goals
Meeting 2030 targets sets up new business opportunities
Finance
Japan readies dollar-denominated trade insurance
Megabank-financed projects in Chile and Mozambique first to get coverage
Economy
China hopes for stable partner in Zimbabwe after Mugabe
Outlook unclear after protests against Chinese influence
Economy
China urges Zimbabwe to avoid violence as army seizes power
Beijing avoids taking sides in its 'all-weather friend' country
Economy
Economic breathing space is an opportunity to strengthen resilience
Tougher reforms needed to kick growth into higher gear
Economy
US solar power company helping to light up Myanmar
Greenlight Planet's pay-as-you-go system gives farmers access to electricity
Business
Chinese, South Korean, Indian apparel makers landing in Ethiopia
Young, low-wage labor attracting garment companies from around world
Economy
Cobalt and lithium are ones to watch in 2017
China's appetite for new tech is set to drive demand for key battery ingredients
Economy
Mining companies face tough decisions despite the industry's rebound
Top execs eyeing the exits, under pressure from investors, investigators
Economy
Gordon French: As domestic returns wane, Japanese investors should go south
Asia's emerging bond markets can offer a wealth of opportunity
Economy
Changing G-20's approach to African migration, development
Group needs to examine three areas relevant to EU
Economy
Japan's search for yield is an opportunity for Asia
Hard-pressed investors need the returns that emerging bond markets can provide
Economy
Surging West African oil exports push tanker rates higher
China, India oil demand remains high, but brokers forecast short-lived rate rebound
Economy
Nigeria pushes for investment treaty with Japan
Government eager for expertise and capital from electronics and machinery makers
Economy
Japan to help companies make forays into Africa
Chinese already availing themselves of continent's bounty of metals
Economy
Developing countries share acquired know-how with peers
Trainees from Africa, Middle East learning from Southeast Asia
Economy
Interest builds in renewable energy in Middle East, Africa
Japanese companies vie for power generation projects as prospects rise, costs decline