Muhammad Yunus speaks at a forum in Tokyo on Feb. 21.
Business

Protectionist trend a 'negative sign': Nobel laureate Yunus

Peace Prize winner urges 'redesign' of financial system to spread the wealth

21 February 2017
Production line of Pak Suzuki Motor factory in Karachi (Photo by Go Yamada)
Economy

Pakistan's booming car market attracts global attention

Influx of newcomers threatens Japanese players' market dominance

19 February 2017
Production line of Pak Suzuki Motor factory in Karachi (Photo by Go Yamada)
Economy

Pakistan's booming car market attracts global attention

Influx of newcomers threatens Japanese players' market dominance

16 February 2017
Pakistan's first bulk terminal for handling coal and cement, built with support from China, will open in March at Port Qasim, Karachi. (Photo by Go Yamada)
Economy

Chinese investment boosts Pakistan's economic growth

China's involvement is 'Trojan horse' to some, 'game changer' to others

16 February 2017
Pakistan's first bulk terminal for handling coal and cement, built with support from China, will open in March at Port Qasim, Karachi. (Photo by Go Yamada)
Economy

Chinese investment boosts Pakistan's economic growth

China's involvement is 'Trojan horse' to some, 'game changer' to others

16 February 2017
People take a boat across the Rapti River at Sauraha in Chitwan, south of Kathmandu.
Economy

Nepal needs bridge over troubled waters

Himalayan nation faces Sino-Indian competition for its hydropower resources

29 January 2017
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Economy

Developing countries share acquired know-how with peers

Trainees from Africa, Middle East learning from Southeast Asia

19 January 2017
Container ships and other vessels sit anchored near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Dec. 2, 2016.
Economy

Patrick Low: Don't write off the WTO

Global body is best-placed to address issues blocking mega-regional trade deals

19 January 2017
Inside the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi.
Economy

With Pakistan bourse investment, China tightens economic grip

Partnership brings tech upgrades, chance for cross-listing

8 January 2017
Container ships and other vessels sit anchored near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Dec. 2, 2016. (Reuters)
Economy

R.I.P. TPP, time to turn back to the WTO

Global multilateral setting best to revive faltering trade cooperation

26 December 2016
Park Cyn-Young speaks at a seminar in Tokyo on Dec. 13.
Economy

Trade, foreign investment key to Asia's growth, says ADB

Bank's annual report calls for deeper regional links to ward off protectionism

13 December 2016
Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao speaks during a conference in Tokyo on Dec. 1.
Economy

No long-term stagnation for Asia, ADB president says

Solid consumption and investment seen propelling emerging economies

1 December 2016
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Economy

Pakistan presses ahead with LNG

Oil minister outlines plans to become top-six producer within three years

30 November 2016
Bangladesh sent a senior delegation to Manila to press for the return of $66 million laundered through a Philippine bank and casinos.
Economy

Bangladesh Bank chasing stolen funds in Philippines

Delegation visits Manila to seek assistance retrieving $66mln

30 November 2016