British International Trade Secretary Liam Fox speaks at a U.S. investment forum in June.
Business

Brexit-wary Japan executives to talk with UK trade chief

Nissan, other companies already preparing to deal with potential fallout

31 August 2017
Solar panels in Yinchuan, in China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Economy

Robert A. Manning: While Trump looks to the past, Xi wants to own the future

China's president is determined to dominate fields like AI

24 August 2017
Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing covering monetary policy on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 12.
Economy

O'Sullivan and Skilling: Watch small economies for signs of inflation as QE ends

Effects of 'great normalization' likely to be seen outside large markets

24 August 2017
The European Court of Justice may maintain an indirect role in dispute resolution in the U.K. after Brexit.
Economy

London now sees post-Brexit role for EU court in trade disputes

Compromise would have UK respect ECJ precedent but end direct jurisdiction

24 August 2017
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Economy

With Libor to end in 2021, central banks seek alternatives

Countries weighing overnight, repo rates to replace embattled benchmark

23 August 2017
People place flowers and light candles in front of a photo of the late Liu Xiaobo outside the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo on July 13.
Economy

An unprecedented challenge is facing the West

One-party China is gaining power while the West suffers from deteriorating democracy

22 August 2017
Copper is actively changing hands in China.
Economy

Copper, zinc prices rising as supply tightens, demand grows

Environment regulations in biggest producer China affecting production

21 August 2017
A facility operated by Rede Eléctrica Nacional, a subsidiary of Redes Energeticas Nacionais, the Portuguese transmission grid operator, which is majority-owned by China’s State Grid. (Photo by Maria Caetano)
Economy

China takes clean energy lessons from Portugal's EDP

State-owned utility seeks knowledge transfer from green power leader

17 August 2017
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Finance

Japan's financial companies looking to Frankfurt, Amsterdam as next EU centers

Banks, brokerages fear losing 'passporting' rights in case of 'hard Brexit'

16 August 2017
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a news conference at the end of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on May 15.
Economy

How Eastern Europe views China's Belt and Road Initiative

CEE eager for investment, but must reconcile new plans with current strategic deals

16 August 2017
Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing covering monetary policy on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 12.
Economy

Rising rates pose challenge for Asia's trading economies

Signals from small markets may be better guide to global inflationary pressures

15 August 2017
Smartphones help commuters pass the time at a train station in Jakarta.
Economy

Making the digital age work for ASEAN

The OECD is helping close internet access gaps and foster vital skills

14 August 2017
Agreement on the economic partnership between the European Union and Japan was reached at a summit in Brussels in early July.
Economy

Japan lags behind on free trade, despite EU partnership

Trade covered by FTAs to exceed 30% for 1st time, but ratio remains low

13 August 2017
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshuffled his cabinet Thursday but kept in place certain key officials, particularly those overseeing economic matters.
Economy

Action on economy top challenge for Abe's new cabinet

Fresh set of ministers must implement growth policies, continue free-trade push

4 August 2017
Visitors speak to a robot at the China Beijing International High-Tech Expo on June 8.
Economy

While Trump looks to the past, Xi wants to own the future

China's industrial policy is geared toward dominating new fields like AI

31 July 2017
A coal-burning power plant and a factory belch smoke in Baotou, in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Economy

G20 climate commitments need to be turned into action

Members can still cooperate on sustainable energy technologies despite US bowing out

30 July 2017
Benjamin Parrot creates videos related to Japanese culture.
Economy

Japan needs to be more aggressive in brain gain game

Focus should be on abilities, not academic and job histories

27 July 2017
Louis Vuitton is phasing in its online store in China, starting by making the service available in 12 major cities.
Economy

Future of luxury lies online in China

Louis Vuitton, Gucci latest to launch Chinese e-commerce sites

26 July 2017
Pension funds such as Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund are shoring up stock prices.
Stocks

Collapse of 'safe-haven asset' bubble looms

Lower government bond prices could trigger a chain reaction

24 July 2017
A machine operator stitches apparel at a factory in Sri Lanka owned by the Hirdaramani Group. (Courtesy of Hirdaramani Group)
Economy

EU boost not enough to revive Sri Lanka garment industry

Sector has fallen well behind rivals such as Bangladesh

24 July 2017
Donald Trump
Economy

World adjusting to Trump impact

China, Russia looking to challenge US hegemony

20 July 2017
5G technology will have transmission speeds that are 10 to 100 times faster than existing mobile services.
Economy

Global standard coming for next-generation mobile service

Common specs for 5G to lower costs and speed 'internet of things'

20 July 2017
Tourists in Kyoto. Visitors from the U.K., Italy and elsewhere in Europe stayed longer and spent more in Japan during the April-June period.
Economy

Tourists to Japan boosted spending 13% in April-June

Tally tops $8bn, reaching record as visitor numbers grow

19 July 2017
High level iron ore production continues in Australia
Politics

UK magnate plans Australian steelworks overhaul

Industrialist plans to invest 'more than A$1bn' in aging Whyalla plant

18 July 2017
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Economy

US viewed as world economic leader, but gap with China narrows

Impressions of American strength highest in Japan, South Korea amid decline in EU

14 July 2017