Singapore's central business district forms the backdrop for a PSA International port terminal.
Economy

11 nations agree in principle on TPP Pacific trade deal

Leaders look to officially rubber stamp deal on Friday

10 November 2017
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Economy

Bank Negara Malaysia keeps stands pat on rate, as expected

Prospect of policy review signals rate hike next year, economists say

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
Construction workers at the site of the China-backed East Coast Rail Link in Kuantan, Malaysia (Photo by CK Tan)
Economy

For Malaysia, relations with China are good -- maybe too good

Massive projects are welcome, as long as they benefit both sides

9 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
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
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
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Economy

Malaysia's September exports rise 14.8% on year, pace slows

Electronics items continue to power shipments amid strong China demand

3 November 2017
Malaysian authorities have started looking into a massive mobile data breach involving more than 46 million users. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Malaysia probes mobile data leak involving 46m users

Stolen phone numbers, personal details offered online for bitcoin

2 November 2017
A lecture at the International Center for Education in Islamic Finance in Kuala Lumpur
Economy

Business schools teach Islamic finance, and all are welcome

Malaysia leads the way in teaching the world about Sharia business

2 November 2017
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Economy

Malaysia to offer unemployment insurance starting in 2018

Allowances would benefit workers, but businesses balk at high costs

2 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
A lecture at the International Center for Education in Islamic Finance in Kuala Lumpur
Economy

How Southeast Asia is creating more Islamic finance experts

Educational initiatives answer call for professionals versed in Shariah

31 October 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
Zahid ur Rehman Khokher, acting secretary-general of the Islamic Financial Services Board
Economy

Asia ripe for Islamic finance as fintech comes to the fore

IFSB head sees capacity building and international standards required

31 October 2017
Marzunisham Omar
Economy

Malaysia works to solidify position as Islamic finance hub

Central bank assistant governor sees potential in fintech to propel growth

31 October 2017
A rickshaw operator relaxes in front of Christ Churh in old town Malacca.
Economy

Malaysia struggles to attract more tourists

Total visitor arrivals fall as border-crossing fees bite

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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Economy

Malaysia's budget won't spark immediate rating review

Rating agencies cheer fiscal consolidation effort despite expansionary budget

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
South Korean Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong speaks at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership meeting in Incheon, South Korea on Oct. 24. (Courtesy of South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
Economy

RCEP deal unlikely this year: South Korean official

Participants snagged over how much to open their markets in trade pact

27 October 2017
A tourist takes a picture of Malaysia's landmark Putra Mosque shrouded with haze in Putrajaya outside Kuala Lumpur.
Economy

Travel spending by Muslim millennials to top $100bn by 2025

More are choosing to travel to Asia-Pacific region

26 October 2017