A session of the National People's Congress in Beijing
Economy

Richard McGregor: Trump plays into Beijing's hands

US president's cavalier treatment of allies boosts Beijing's global stature

23 March 2017
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks to reporters at the G-20 finance ministers meeting in Germany on March 18.
Economy

Trump prevails as the G-20 softens its language

Anti-protectionist pledge dropped from joint communique

23 March 2017
Some 50,000 people gather at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign ​rally​ in Kannauj​, Uttar Pradesh, on Feb. 15. (Photo by Yuji Kuronuma)
Economy

Daniel Twining: India's optimism is an antidote to Western woe

World's biggest democracy proves it is also one of the most robust

23 March 2017
U.S. ​Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stands ​with President Donald Trump ​at a listening session with CEOs of small and community banks at the White House on March 9.
Economy

How Asia can reckon with Trump's assault on trade

'Hobbesian' return to protectionism warrants new regional trading blocs

22 March 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 16 during a luncheon.
Economy

Trump takes allies back to 19th century global order

It is up to America's friends and allies to defend postwar international liberal values

20 March 2017
President of the Chinese chapter of the European Union Chamber of Commerce Joerg Wuttke criticises China's protection of key industries and high barriers of entry for foreign companies. (Photo provided by the chamber)
Economy

EU business lobby blasts Beijing's protectionist ways

Reality facing foreign companies a far cry from 'equal treatment' pledge, body says

16 March 2017
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stands as U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to attend a listening session with CEOs of small and community banks at the White House on March 9.
Economy

Sparring over trade, currency sets tone for G-20 meeting

Washington seeks 'balance' as Europe defends free trade

14 March 2017
Some 50,000 people gather at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's canpaign ​rally​ in Kannauj​, Uttar Pradesh on Feb. 15. (Photo by Yuji Kuronuma)
Economy

India's optimism a useful antidote to Western pessimism

With a powerful new electoral mandate, Modi looks to engage with the world

12 March 2017
The new stance of the U.S., although still undefined in many ways, has provoked uncertainty and nervousness in Europe’s corridors of power.
Economy

Europe should lead the way with multilateralism

Open economies and stronger trade can continue to benefit the world economy

12 March 2017
Airlines, such as discount carrier AirAsia, benefited from lower fuel prices in 2016.
Economy

Asian companies try to shake off two years of weaker profits

China's slowdown and tougher competition will sort winners from losers

9 March 2017
Airlines, such as discount carrier AirAsia, benefited from lower fuel prices in 2016.
Economy

Asia Inc. stumbles through two years of profit shrinkage

First double dip since 1997 financial crisis puts resilience to the test

9 March 2017
President of the Chinese chapter of the European Union Chamber of Commerce Joerg Wuttke criticises China's protection of key industries and high barriers of entry for foreign companies. (Photo provided by the chamber)
Economy

EU lobby slams China's 'equal treatment' for foreign companies

Beijing's manufacturing initiative seen as 'highly problematic'

7 March 2017
France's Aeroports de Paris is to become the sole strategic partner to Airports Corporation of Vietnam as it embarks on a massive upgrade of the nation's 22-airport network.
Economy

Vietnam airport operator to sell 20% stake to France's ADP

Aeroports de Paris to become strategic partner ahead of major fundraising

7 March 2017
Klaus Regling, the managing director of the European Stability Mechanism
Economy

Yuan bonds an option for Europe bailouts, says ESM chief

Klaus Regling says non-euro offerings could help lender attract Asian investors

5 March 2017
A floor trader monitors share prices at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Economy

Investor money surging back into emerging markets

Fears over Trump's protectionism are retreating

20 February 2017
Andrew Parmley, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, during his official visit to Hong Kong on Feb. 17. (Photo by Jennifer Lo)
Economy

London could see Brexit exodus, says Lord Mayor

The City's ambassador upbeat over future growth despite concerns

17 February 2017
Giant excavators dig for brown coal at Germany's Garzweiler mine, which sits next to a power plant.
Economy

Thomas and Lester: How Southeast Asia can kick its coal habit

Investment in innovation will help clear the region's skies

16 February 2017
While the Fed plans to increase the federal funds rate even further, the ECB and BOJ continue to snap up assets.
Economy

Gunther Schnabl: Why Japan and Europe should follow the Fed's lead

The BOJ and ECB are only making things worse with ultralow interest rates

16 February 2017
Technicians make adjustments to a waxwork of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, which is presented next to a waxwork of Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Musee Grevin in Paris on Jan.19.
Economy

With Abe visit over, Trump to take aim at Germany, China

Administration's next targets seek to glean clues from Japan's experience

14 February 2017
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi arrives for a news conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt on Jan. 19.
Economy

Reality of QE falls short of expectations

Monetary tool instead funding balance of payments deficits in eurozone

12 February 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe inspect troops at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on Jan. 12.
Economy

Michael Vatikiotis: Asia can fill the power vacuum left by the West

Asia must strive to protect its freedoms as the world shifts amid US protectionism and waning Western influence

9 February 2017
Cars wait to be loaded onto a freighter. The automobile sector makes up much of the U.S. trade deficit on goods with Japan.
Economy

Japan resurfaces as No. 2 contributor to US trade deficit

Hot-button automobile sector underpins imbalance

8 February 2017
While the Fed plans to increase the federal funds rate even further, the ECB and BOJ continue to snap up assets.
Economy

Why BOJ, ECB should follow the Fed's lead

Ultra-low interest rates have proven themselves to be ineffective

4 February 2017
General Motors envisions a future in which robots themselves devise ways to refine the manufacturing process.
Economy

Intelligent machines poised to lead 'kaizen' charge in industry

As robots teach themselves new tricks, humans must learn to adapt

2 February 2017