China's economic growth is expected to slow over the next five years, according to the OECD. Here, a laborer works on a screw processing machine at a factory in Zhoushan, China, in May.
Economy

Growth in emerging Asia to slow to 6.3% in 2018-2022: OECD

China expected to decelerate while India, Southeast Asia gather steam

14 November 2017
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, U.S. President Donald Trump, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong pose for a family photo during the ASEAN-U.S. 40th Anniversary Commemorative Summit in Manila on Nov. 13.
Economy

Trump's devotion to trade puts North Korea issue on hold

ASEAN meetings proving to be missed chance to secure China's commitment

14 November 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in the U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines November 13.
Trump's Asian Visit

Trump pitches 'reciprocal' trade to ASEAN

US president had plenty of sugar for 'strong and prosperous' partners

13 November 2017
Trade ministers pose for a photo during the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministerial Meeting in Manila on Nov. 12.
Economy

RCEP trade agreement delayed till 2018

Japan signs deal with ASEAN covering services and investment

12 November 2017
Japan's Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, right, and Vietnam's Industry and Trade Minister Tran Tuan Anh shake hands at a press conference announcing an agreement in principle for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in Danang, Vietnam on Nov. 11.
Economy

TPP nations reignite multilateral trade hopes as Trump looks on

11-nation agreement could have knock-on effects on future trade deals

12 November 2017
National leaders pose during group photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam on Nov. 11.
Economy

Trump's isolation stands out as APEC leaders embrace multilateralism

Gathering focused on trade, leaving China unchecked on South China Sea issue

12 November 2017
Japan's Minister of Economic Revitalization Toshimitsu Motegi, right, and Vietnam's Industry and Trade Minister Tran Tuan Anh shake hands after a news conference at the TPP Ministerial Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam on Nov. 11.
Economy

TPP aims to set template for future trade deals

Agreement's 11 signatories hope to counter growing protectionist moves

12 November 2017
Country leaders pose during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam on Nov. 11.
Economy

APEC statement addresses Trump criticism of 'unfair trade'

Leaders call for removal of 'market distorting subsidies'

11 November 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in Danang, Vietnam on Nov. 10.
Economy

Trump warns Indo-Pacific nations on 'trade abuses'

President demands 'fairness and reciprocity' through bilateral deals

10 November 2017
Criticism by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has prompted seven beverage makers, including Coca-Cola, to commit to limiting the sugar content of drinks sold in the city-state.
Economy

Indonesia and Malaysia follow Singapore's lead in tackling obesity

Calls grow for legislation and lifestyle changes to tackle regionwide epidemic

9 November 2017
Manufacturers experienced rising global commodity prices in October.
Economy

Asian manufacturing logs slow growth in October

Nikkei PMI shows higher costs pinching output across the region

9 November 2017
Ships in the Strait of Singapore (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Coming week may determine fate of TPP and shape global trade

Rival RCEP deal also up for discussion in Asian meetings

8 November 2017
Fast Retailing CEO Tadashi Yanai speaks to Nikkei Asian Review on Nov. 7. (Photo by Kotaro Igarashi)
Economy

Uniqlo operator to increase variety of Muslim wear

But Fast Retailing's Yanai remains cautious on taking localization too far

8 November 2017
Adaro Energy President-Director and CEO Garibaldi Thohir discusses "disruption and risk management" on Nov. 7. (Photo by Maho Obata)
Economy

Indonesia's Adaro Energy willing to further diversify

In disruption and risk session, Japan's MS&AD chief says 'speed' is key

7 November 2017
Despite a pickup in the country's overall growth, Indonesian consumer spending remains lackluster. (Photo by Jun Suzuki)
Economy

Tightfisted consumers are squeezing Indonesia's economy

Stronger commodity prices and robust investment fail to lift growth much

6 November 2017
Aerial view of Sudirman business district during sunset in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Economy

Indonesia 3Q GDP grows 5.06% but falls short of expectation

Sluggish consumer spending cushioned by strong exports

6 November 2017
A boy harvests rice in Babelan village in the Bekasi district of Indonesia's West Java province.
Economy

Asian farmers can't meet rising food demand: Rabobank

Dutch lender joins UN in $1bn campaign to alleviate problem

5 November 2017
Top Japanese trade negotiator Kazuyoshi Umemoto, center, speaks to counterparts from the other remaining TPP signatories in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Oct. 31.
Economy

'TPP 11' negotiators make headway before crucial summit next week

'Consensus' reached on freezing certain provisions, but obstacles remain

1 November 2017
Indonesian President Joko Widodo poses for a photo at a newly constructed highway in Medan, Sumatra, in October. (Courtesy of Presidential Secretariat of Indonesia)
Economy

Indonesia seeks "all options" to fund infrastructure push

SOEs rush to capital market, offer projects as government spending slows

1 November 2017
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
Economy

Indrawati: Strong balance sheet needed to meet external pressure

Indonesia finance minister sure of faster growth without fiscal expansion

1 November 2017
BTPN Syariah's Islamic microfinance borrowers gather to make payments.
Economy

Banks, startups and watchdogs harness Islamic finance opportunities

New wave of Shariah-compliant services fuses innovation and tradition

31 October 2017
A tirade against sugar-laden soft drinks by Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong resulted in seven beverage makers, including Coca-Cola, committing to limit the sugar content of soda sold in the city-state.
Economy

Indonesia and Malaysia follow Singapore's lead in tackling obesity

But doubts raised over role of sugar tax in curbing diabetes

30 October 2017
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Stocks

Nikkei will launch new index to aid Asian-focused investors

Nikkei Asia300 Investable meets rules for indexes covering trusts and other financial instruments

30 October 2017