Economy
EU boost not enough to revive Sri Lanka garment industry
Sector has fallen well behind rivals such as Bangladesh
Economy
ADB upgrades emerging Asia's growth outlook to 5.9%
China's better-than-estimated performance driving entire region
Economy
Fintech factor key to Southeast Asian banks' growth
Industry must provide digital services for expanding consumer market
Economy
Asia a bright spot in an uncertain world, say ASEAN business leaders
Greater economic integration will help the region grow and foster startups
Economy
IMF: ASEAN incentives risk 'race to the bottom' on tax revenue
Southeast Asian countries urged to join global efforts to curb tax evasion
Economy
US viewed as world economic leader, but gap with China narrows
Impressions of American strength highest in Japan, South Korea amid decline in EU
Economy
Gianfranco Casati: Digital readiness can make all the difference for emerging Asia
Harnessing technology will help sustain growth and break the boom-bust cycle
Economy
Vietcombank reported 20% rise in pre-tax profit in H1
Bank saw healthy growth across all parts of business following revamp
FT Confidential Research
Shine comes off Asean consumer confidence
FTCR Economic Sentiment Index dragged down by Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines
Economy
Growth prospects steady in Asian economies as Trump risk recedes
Concerns diversify, with new attention on terrorism, geopolitics
Economy
ASEAN's manufacturing index comes in flat as demand wanes
Japan and South Korea get a dose of good news as activity picks up
Economy
ASEAN manufacturing snaps 5-month growth streak
Bloc's PMI turns flat in June; spare capacity expected to hinder hiring
Economy
Digital readiness can sustain growth of emerging Asia
New fundamentals can transform boom-bust narrative
Economy
Southeast Asia's new-car sales rise 5% in May
Thailand flashes yellow light with slowdown, while Indonesia shows stability
Finance
Asia's financial safety net is a work in progress
Political tensions have hobbled initiatives aimed at averting another crisis
Economy
Japan SMEs find prime hunting grounds in Southeast Asia
Nearly half of the JBIC's loans go to smaller businesses
Economy
ASEAN pushing for direct yen trading
Japan eagerly responds in hope of globalizing its currency
Economy
Obesity in Asia reaches 'epidemic level'
The economic cost to the region reaches $166 billion a year, the ADB finds
Economy
Vietnam turns on diplomatic charm in Washington
Hanoi looks outward despite US withdrawal from TPP pact
Economy
Hanoi targets over 13,000 Facebook accounts for tax
Authorities want online businesses to pay value added, income tax
Economy
AIIB future rests on shedding Beijing influence
Bank to hold 2nd annual meeting in South Korea