Economy

Malaysia is one of the world's leading palm oil exporters, with the commodity accounting for about 4 per cent of its annual economic output.
International relations

Malaysia awaits India's official stance on palm oil imports

Mahathir stands by Kashmir comments, but says impact of Indian boycott to be studied

22 October 2019
Several global agencies have recently sharply cut India's growth forecast, including the World Bank, which on Oct. 13 slashed its growth projection for the country to 6%, down from an earlier prediction of 7.5% (AP Photo/Channi Anand).
Economy

Nobel laureate Banerjee calls on New Delhi to revive demand

Modi urged to shift focus from monetary stability with Indian economy 'doing badly'

19 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall as China economic growth drops to lowest in about 30 years

Chinese lenders, Cathay Pacific, Zee Entertainment among key losers on A300 index

18 October 2019
Indian labor unions are calling on workers to protest the government's planned streamlining of labor laws in a general strike set for next January.
Politics

Indian trade unions push back on government's labor law plans

Angry workers plan January general strike over move 'taking away' their rights

17 October 2019
India's bicycle industry has been hit hard by a surge in imports from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Economy

India accuses China over influx of cheap bicycles from neighbors

New Delhi probes possible breach of trade deal by Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

17 October 2019
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15 October 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks jump as Trump comments fuel hopes of trade deal

Chinese companies contribute the most to A300 index's gains

11 October 2019
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10 October 2019
Domestic consumption, a key pillar of the Indian economy, has slowed sharply in recent months.
Comment

India squanders its tech sector's economic potential

Digital businesses falter -- and fail to create quality jobs

9 October 2019
A corporate tax cut does not address the most pressing problem of a demand slump.
Opinion

India's corporate tax cut does not address country's deeper problems

Government must stimulate demand even as GDP growth slows

8 October 2019
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7 October 2019
Singapore’s growth drastically slowed largely because of a decrease in exports. Economists say the downturn is expected to continue.
Economy

ASEAN outlook falls further as trade war drags on

Concerns rise over market and geopolitical risks along with US-China tensions

7 October 2019
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4 October 2019
The Monetary Policy Committee headed by RBI Gov. Shaktikanta Das has now trimmed the repo rate by 110 basis points in five consecutive meetings.
Economy

India trims policy rate for fifth time in row to 9-year low

Central bank revises growth forecast for current fiscal year to 6.1% from 6.9%

4 October 2019
Tsai Ing-wen rejuvenated the New Southbound Policy in 2016 while Beijing launched its measures to bring Taipei back into line.
Opinion

Taiwan's New Southbound Policy is decreasing its reliance on China

Looking to regional neighbors for closer trade relationships is bearing fruit

4 October 2019
Onion prices more than doubled in recent weeks after floods damaged crops across the country. (Photo by Yuji Kuronuma)
Economy

India's eye-watering onion prices put extra pressure on Modi

Government bans exports and warns 'unscrupulous' merchants against hoarding

4 October 2019
A tanker carrying crude oil imported from Iran arrives at China's Port of Zhoushan: Beijing is doubling down on its strategic partnership with Tehran.
2 October 2019
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1 October 2019
The logo of Flipkart: The e-commerce company said the first day of its Big Billion Day saw sales doubling on the back of strong demand from smaller towns and cities.
Business trends

Amazon and Flipkart thrive as India festive sale kicks off

Surging demand belies worries of slowing consumption in Asia's third-largest economy

30 September 2019
Bangladesh plans to create new casino zones to increase foreign tourist arrivals.
Economy

Bangladesh wants in on Asia's crowded casino market

Government weighs tourists-only gambling amid crackdown on illegal dens

27 September 2019
Donald Trump and Narendra Modi walk the arena floor to greet attendants in the "Howdy Modi" event in Houston on Sep. 22: the public rally was a win for Trump.
Opinion

Trump's turn at Modi's Houston rally only obscures US-India rifts

Washington's pressure on New Delhi benefits America's adversaries

27 September 2019
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25 September 2019
A man closes gates to the shop as riot police walking past after a march at Mongkok, Hong Kong, China August 17, 2019.
Economy

ADB slashes Hong Kong growth forecast to 0.3% amid political turmoil

Lender cuts region's growth outlook for this year to 5.4% from 5.7%

25 September 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities gain amid signs of progress in US-China trade talks

China Mobile, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Mobis among gainers in A300

24 September 2019
Asian arms importers are leveraging their contracts to soak up technology and build up their own defense industries. (© Nikkei photo illustration)
Asia Insight

India-Russia pact marks turning point in Asian arms race

South and Southeast Asia use buying power to win tech transfers

24 September 2019