Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso
Economy

Tokyo to push for TPP without US, says Aso

Japan's deputy PM confident of quick deal with 10 original signatory countries

27 April 2017
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, left, and Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso shake hands as they end the joint press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 18.
Economy

TPP talks to get going -- with notable absentee

Japan aiming to lead, maintain rules in hope of Washington returning

27 April 2017
A lone power shovel works at a road construction site in Yakawlang, Afghanistan.
Economy

Think the RCEP is about free trade? Think again

Beijing-led pact is aimed at saving China's own economy via the Belt and Road

27 April 2017
The Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai
Economy

The long, frustrating quest for free trade in Asia

A defanged TPP and an undercooked RCEP make for a murky future

27 April 2017
The Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai
Economy

The long and frustrating quest for free trade in Asia

A defanged TPP and an undercooked RCEP make for a murky future

27 April 2017
A lone power shovel works at a road construction site in Yakawlang, Afghanistan.
Economy

Think the RCEP is about free trade? Think again

Beijing-led pact is aimed at saving China's own economy via the Belt and Road

27 April 2017
Former U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
Economy

If US won't lead on trade, China will: Ex-US trade rep

Michael Froman urges engagement in Asia-Pacific to counter Beijing's influence

27 April 2017
China completed this artificial island in disputed territory in the South China Sea.
Economy

ASEAN easing stance on China's maritime encroachment

Philippines, host of summit this week, among those changing their tune

25 April 2017
Growing demand for furniture and flooring material is stoking a rise in Asian shipments to the U.S.
Economy

Asian container shipments to US hit record

Strong American housing market, consumer spending drive growth

22 April 2017
The signing ceremony for the TPP was held in February 2016.
Economy

Japan pushing to preserve agreed-on TPP framework

In resurrecting the pact without US, Tokyo hopes to avoid renegotiation

21 April 2017
President Trump's hardline on trade risks causing fractures with U.S. partners.
International relations

Southeast Asian capitals bristle at Trump's trade probe

Jakarta, Bangkok, others deny claims of currency advantage

18 April 2017
Cheum Sor, 61, sits on the floor of a hospital corridor with an IV drip attached to his arm, at the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital in Phnom Penh. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Business trends

Insuring Cambodia: Manulife, Prudential and peers move into a ripe new market

Industry boosting awareness, hoping to ride nation's solid economic growth

14 April 2017
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Economy

World Bank boosts 2018 growth outlook for emerging East Asia

Report cites rebounding demand in developed world and infrastructure investment

13 April 2017
A truck driver checks a shipping container at Incheon port in South Korea.
Economy

South Korea's export recovery is on thin ice

Tensions with China, manufacturing slump bode ill for sustained upturn

13 April 2017
Leaders of the ASEAN-Japan Innovation Network launched their alliance in Tokyo on April 7. (Courtesy of JETRO)
Economy

ASEAN and Japan aim to foster startups in Southeast Asia

With venture capital flooding in, opportunities for business growth abound

13 April 2017
A female face is hard to find on this crowded Delhi street. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Asia's gender imbalance is bad news for growth

From a lack of brides to economic efficiency, why too many men can mean trouble

13 April 2017
Malaysia is one of the resource exporters expected to benefit from a recovery in major industrial economies.
Economy

The ADB forecasts the slowest Asian growth since 2001

Region will remain the global economic driver in 2017 despite the dip

13 April 2017
A female face is hard to find on this crowded Delhi street. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Asia's gender imbalance is bad news for growth

From a lack of brides to economic efficiency, why too many men can mean trouble

13 April 2017
A truck driver checks a shipping container at Incheon port in South Korea.
Economy

South Korea's export recovery is on thin ice

Tensions with China, manufacturing slump bode ill for sustained upturn

12 April 2017
Vietnam's Da Nang Station, roughly halfway along the planned Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City highway.
Economy

Vietnam looks abroad for infrastructure investors

Government appeals to Japanese businesses for money and know-how

12 April 2017
Asia accounted for most of the $120 billion in dollar-denominated emerging market corporate bonds issued in the first quarter.
Economy

Asian corporate bond rally has gone too far

Despite region's advantages, yields too low to compensate for market risks

11 April 2017
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Economy

ASEAN workers 'compromising digital security'

Study highlights region's vulnerability from misuse of personal devices

6 April 2017
Malaysia is one of the resource exporters expected to benefit from a recovery in major industrial economies.
Economy

Asian growth seen slowing to 5.7% in 2017: ADB

Region to remain global engine despite weakest rate since 2001

6 April 2017
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Business

Southeast Asia's new-car sales climb 13% in February

Thailand leads growth while Malaysia enjoys rebound

5 April 2017
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Economy

Vietnam manufacturing PMI hits 22-month high in March

Production rises sharper as new orders increase strongly

3 April 2017