Economy

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Economy

Malaysia warns of growing imbalance in property market

Excess supply could top Asian Financial Crisis glut, pose risk to economy

17 November 2017
Private sector investments helped Malaysia's economy accelerate in the third quarter.
Economy

Malaysia's economic growth races to 6.2%

Central bank hints at interest rate normalization in 2018

17 November 2017
Singapore has announced a complete embargo on trade with North Korea as Southeast Asia steps up pressure on Kim Jong Un's government over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs.
Politics

Singapore's ban on North Korea trade highlights tougher line

Southeast Asia hardens its stance toward Pyongyang over nuclear development

16 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

The TPP 11 rekindle multilateral trade hopes as Trump looks on

Broad agreement on US-less trade pact could set the tone for other deals

16 November 2017
Leaders attend the APEC-ASEAN dialogue, on the sidelines of the APEC summit, in Danang, Vietnam on Nov. 10.
Economy

The TPP aims to be a template for 21st-century trade deals

Agreement's 11 signatories hope to counter growing protectionist moves

16 November 2017
Fast Retailing Chairman and CEO Tadashi Yanai
Economy

Uniqlo aims for just local enough

Tadashi Yanai aims for a global clothing brand that can satisfy diverse markets

16 November 2017
Alibaba founder Jack Ma Yun, left, and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak launch the DFTZ e-commerce platform on Nov. 3.
15 November 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping make joint statements at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9.
Economy

Xi Jinping bests Trump in Asia-Pacific diplomacy

US push for bilateral trade deals could make or break its regional influence

15 November 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte chairs a meeting on the RCEP trade deal in Manila on Nov. 14.
Economy

After delay, RCEP leaders resolve to wrap up pact in 2018

Duterte stresses Asia-Pacific framework is not just another trade deal

14 November 2017
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Economy

Malaysia's minister estimates palm oil price to fall in 2018

Higher output, rising stockpile to weigh on prices

14 November 2017
Trade ministers and delegates from the remaining members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership attend the TPP Ministerial Meeting in Danang, Vietnam, on Nov. 9.
Economy

TPP 11 trade agreement is a deal to build on

US-less pact can help set standards for an even broader high-quality trade zone

14 November 2017
Leaders at the ASEAN+3 meeting make a show of unity in Manila on Nov. 14.
Economy

ASEAN+3 pledges to fight deglobalization, protectionism

Leaders vow to work together in face of' 'inward-looking' politics

14 November 2017
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
Trade ministers and delegates from the 11 members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership attend the TPP ministerial meeting during the APEC 2017 summit in Danang, Vietnam.
Economy

Vietnam and Malaysia play vital roles in making TPP 11 happen

Two ASEAN members see big economic gains in multilateral trade pact

13 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
Vietnam's Trade Minister Tran Tuan Anh and Japan's Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi attend a news conference on the TPP Ministerial Meeting in Da Nang on Nov. 11.
Economy

'TPP 11' nations reach agreement in principle, to take effect by 2019

Members aim to ratify and sign by next spring, despite absence of US

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
Ministers from the 11 Trans-Pacific Partnership member states discuss the trade deal in Danang, Vietnam on Nov. 9.
Economy

TPP ministers affirm agreement in principle but no summit

Details to be laid out Saturday at news conference, Japanese minister says

11 November 2017
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a press briefing at the Government Office in Hanoi on Nov. 8.
Economy

'TPP 11' trade pact official agreement still up in the air

Japan PM says Canada not ready to make decision

10 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