Asia must strive to protect its freedoms as the world shifts amid US protectionism and waning Western influence
Electronic payments make inroads in cash-based society
Mid-2018 launch planned for additional section of Japan-Myanmar project
Analysts warn that expansion depends on more foreign investment
PMIs show companies struggling to pass on higher commodity prices
Thailand, Malaysia to start talks on 1,500km route
Developing economies fear Western investors may pull out
ASEAN should be driving force behind new RCEP megapact TOKYO
Multilateral lender to tap public-private partnerships
Perhaps the chance to lead on climate change, trade and other issues
ASEAN Economic Community governments work to streamline logistics, cut costs
Transport 'revolution' raises challenges about Aung San Suu Kyi's modernization agenda
Asia must strive to protect its freedoms as the world shifts amid US protectionism and waning Western influence
Global body is best-placed to address issues blocking mega-regional trade deals
Confusion about transfer of power dragging down real economic growth rate
Confusion about transfer of power dragging down real economic growth rate
Politics, not profits, appear to drive China Minsheng Investment
Manufacturing gauge falls into contraction territory, snapping yearlong rise
$130bn market has global players jostling for a piece
Whether the next US president attends the usual Asian summits will say more than words about his goals