China expected to decelerate while India, Southeast Asia gather steam
ASEAN meetings proving to be missed chance to secure China's commitment
US president had plenty of sugar for 'strong and prosperous' partners
Japan signs deal with ASEAN covering services and investment
11-nation agreement could have knock-on effects on future trade deals
Gathering focused on trade, leaving China unchecked on South China Sea issue
Agreement's 11 signatories hope to counter growing protectionist moves
Leaders call for removal of 'market distorting subsidies'
President demands 'fairness and reciprocity' through bilateral deals
Calls grow for legislation and lifestyle changes to tackle regionwide epidemic
Nikkei PMI shows higher costs pinching output across the region
Rival RCEP deal also up for discussion in Asian meetings
But Fast Retailing's Yanai remains cautious on taking localization too far
In disruption and risk session, Japan's MS&AD chief says 'speed' is key
Stronger commodity prices and robust investment fail to lift growth much
Sluggish consumer spending cushioned by strong exports
Dutch lender joins UN in $1bn campaign to alleviate problem
'Consensus' reached on freezing certain provisions, but obstacles remain
SOEs rush to capital market, offer projects as government spending slows
Indonesia finance minister sure of faster growth without fiscal expansion
New wave of Shariah-compliant services fuses innovation and tradition
But doubts raised over role of sugar tax in curbing diabetes
Nikkei Asia300 Investable meets rules for indexes covering trusts and other financial instruments