International relations
China unsettles EU with Belt and Road moves in the Balkans
Beijing's influence in Europe's 'powder keg' risks stoking old rivalries
Economy
Southeast Asia braces for emerging-market capital flight
Thailand keeps its cool while Turkey and Argentina hit hardest
Malaysia in transition
Malaysia's hidden debt and 'insolvent' state fund raise alarm
Investors flee as US rate hikes compound Mahathir's fiscal challenges
International relations
Turkey jockeys with China for influence in Africa
From railways to diplomacy, Ankara looks to extend its geostrategic reach
Politics
US exit from Iran deal sparks oil shortage fears in Asia
Threat of further price increase looms over region's economies
Economy
South Korea to help UAE become nuclear exporter
Partnership deepens in first overseas market for Korean-built reactors
Commodities
China starts trading oil futures, but benchmark status some way off
Shanghai energy market opened to fanfare, but cautious views prevail
Economy
Japan-led Turkish nuclear plant project mired in cost overruns
Another setback looms for Tokyo's infrastructure export drive
International relations
Trump steel tariffs prompt Thailand to fortify dumping defenses
Local producers fear global players will redirect 10m tons their way
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
Economy
Saudi Aramco looks to Asia for its energy growth
As oil giant prepares a record-breaking IPO, new energies are entering the mix
Interview
Saudi Aramco's Asian expansion drive turns to Indian refinery
CEO expects to carry out record-shattering IPO in second half of 2018
International relations
Saudi market ripe for Japanese banks and theme parks
Crown Prince's reforms offer new scope for business ties
Economy
Coming soon to Saudi malls -- Wanda controlled cinemas
End of 35-year ban could be worth $24bn and AMC swoops in for the opening act
Economy
Turkey's gold-backed bonds: Government in quest for hidden treasures
Public is still not sold on trading precious metal for piles of paper
Politics
China toughens web censorship, encourages others to follow
Beijing sees internet controls as a 'question of sovereignty'
Opinion
India reaches out to Asia's heartlands
Iranian port project could herald start of a challenge to China's expanding geostrategic links
Economy
Petronas expects oil price around $50-$60/barrel for 3 years
Malaysia agrees to oil output cuts until 2018 to help steady crude price
Economy
The case for getting rid of high-denomination bank notes
Softer cashless route would hinder criminals, crack interest rate constraints
Economy
Qatar looks beyond its neighbors as embargo goes on
Deals in the works with Southeast Asia over gas and food
Economy
Turkish economy cooling as foreign money exits
Lira sinks, bond yields surge on diplomatic, fiscal worries
Asia Insight
China's Belt and Road sparks battle of the breadbaskets
New infrastructure helps ex-Soviet grain exporters reach Asian markets