A protestor in a Theresa May mask in London on June 9 reflects how the prime minister's hardline Brexit stance is now in tatters.
Economy

After the election, 'Global Britain' is going local

Asia may have to wait some time for new trade deals with London

12 June 2017
Group of Seven environment ministers remain divided on the Paris Agreement at a meeting in Bologna, Italy, on June 11. (Pool photo)
International relations

US leaves G-7 peers to talk among themselves on Paris accord

Climate-change skeptic Pruitt attends only one session of Bologna meeting

12 June 2017
From left, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stands with European Union Council President Donald Tusk and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels.
Economy

Japan, EU make final push for trade pact

Agricultural tariffs crucial as parties seek quick action on megadeal

9 June 2017
A coal-burning power plant in the city of Baotou, in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Economy

Japanese technology squeezes more power out of coal

New plant touts 30% greater generating efficiency with 30% CO2 reduction

6 June 2017
A screenshot of a computer in Taiwan infected with ransomeware.
Politics

Invisible weapons pose constant threat to cybersecurity

Vulnerability in Microsoft OS exploited by US government, then stolen by hackers

6 June 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the U.S. role in the Paris climate change accord on June 1 at a Rose Garden ceremony in Washington.
Economy

US Paris accord exit is historic retreat from rules-based order

President Trump marks pullback from a postwar system his country helped create

6 June 2017
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the opening of the Ocean Conference.
Economy

UN tackles ocean conservation after Trump's snub of Paris pact

Secretary-general appeals for multilateralism at first UN Ocean Conference

6 June 2017
China ranked first in the world in newly installed solar capacity in 2016.
Economy

Asia replacing Europe as globe's main solar power market

World's capacity for harnessing sun's energy increased 50% in 2016

3 June 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump announces his decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord at the White House on June 1.
Economy

China reaches for climate leadership mantle

Japan, South Korea fear for future of Paris pact sans US

2 June 2017
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Economy

Should the West heed China's siren call for 'Globalization 2.0'?

Sales pitch at EU-China summit comes amid concerns that China's Belt and Road pitch could fall short of goals

1 June 2017
Leaders of the Group of Seven hold talks at their summit in Taormina, Italy, on May 26.
Economy

Trump's G-7 debut makes waves with allies

Trade and climate change reveal a big split between Washington and its allies

1 June 2017
G-7 leaders and other participants pose for photo on May 27, during the summit in Taormina, Italy.
International relations

'America first' shakes decades-long G-7 harmony

Uncertainty grows over common goal to promote open economy

29 May 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a working session with outreach countries and international organizations at the G-7 summit in Taormina, Italy, on May 27.
Economy

Trump pleased with his 'success' at G-7 meet in pushing reciprocal trade

Europe, Japan alarmed by aggressive America-first push

29 May 2017
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Economy

G-7 remains divided over protectionism, climate change

Trump clashes on policies with rest of bloc

27 May 2017
The Grasberg copper and gold mine is at the center of a tug of war between U.S. owner Freeport-McMoRan and the Indonesian government.
Economy

Policy upheavals buffet mining in Philippines, Indonesia

Governments and companies struggle for common ground amid shaky recovery

25 May 2017
Aluminum Corp. of China last year acquired Rio Tinto's stake in the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.
Economy

Mining companies face tough decisions despite the industry's rebound

Top execs eyeing the exits, under pressure from investors, investigators

25 May 2017
The Grasberg copper and gold mine is at the center of a tug of war between U.S. owner Freeport-McMoRan and the Indonesian government.
Economy

Policy upheavals buffet mining in Philippines, Indonesia

Governments and companies struggle for common ground amid shaky recovery

25 May 2017
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, left, and others applaud as U.S. President Donald Trump presents the signed a memorandum on aluminum imports at the White House on April 27.
Economy

Trump effect straining G-7 talks

Summit statement is unlikely to include references against protectionism

25 May 2017
Toridoll Holdings President Takaya Awata
Economy

Beyond udon -- Japanese chain winding its way to success

Chicken, doughnuts and halal -- more to life than just noodles for Toridoll

19 May 2017
A sign shows the yield on the 10-year Japanese government bond on April 19.
Economy

Gordon French: As domestic returns wane, Japanese investors should go south

Asia's emerging bond markets can offer a wealth of opportunity

18 May 2017
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Commodities

Oil market seesaws over US supply increases, OPEC cut

Prices jump after net long position hit 5-month low

17 May 2017
Men and women wait to disembark a navy which transports several immigrants in the port of Messina, on the island of Sicily, on April 17
Economy

Changing G-20's approach to African migration, development

Group needs to examine three areas relevant to EU

14 May 2017
China is expanding rail freight to and from Europe to support more than just its IT industry.
Economy

China aims to triple rail freight with Europe by 2020

Link seen as foundation of Belt and Road economic expansion

12 May 2017
An electronic board displays stock-price movements at a Beijing brokerage on May 4.
Economy

China's rising leverage is a growing risk

Other Asian economies should be leery of companies using debt to fund M&As

11 May 2017
French President-elect Emmanuel Macron celebrates his victory.(Photo by Keiichiro Asahara)
Economy

French voters propel centrist Macron to victory in presidential poll

Result likely to put brakes on populism, anti-EU sentiment

11 May 2017