Trade
China, Japan and South Korea to revive FTA talks
Sources say Beijing is prepared to discuss the overproduction and subsidy issues
International relations
Japan, South Korea leaders tout growing 'trust' before summit with China
East Asian countries gather in Seoul for first three-way talks since 2019
Food & Beverage
Japanese firms 'reimport' items originally developed for Asian markets
Sodas, noodles prove popular among domestic consumers too
Your Week in Asia
India election wraps up, East Asia powers meet, HK national security verdict
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
With Iran port deal, India to expand Central Asia trade, counter China
South Asian country proceeds despite risk of U.S. sanctions
Automobiles
Geely cracks top 10 in Q1 global auto sales in China carmaker first
EV exports helped drive 27% growth during holiday-affected quarter at home
International relations
Economic woes push Japan, China, South Korea to restart 3-way summit
Amid Beijing's military buildup, Kishida and Yoon seen calling for restraint
Japan immigration
Japanese housekeeping companies turn to Philippines and beyond for staff
Move comes amid surging demand for services such as cleaning and laundry
Comment
Will Vietnam face another power crisis this year?
A 'fallacy of composition' risks repeating last year's debacle
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea to navigate tensions at Seoul summit
First gathering in years aims to restore trilateral diplomacy as challenges mount
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Interview
Ray Dalio sees U.S. on 'brink of great disruption' as election looms
Bridgewater founder warns of geopolitical risk from economic warfare with China
Opinion
Cambodia's waterway project will deliver prosperity
Canal to be vessel for commerce and cooperation, not conflict or coercion
Society
Japan's fertility rate sank to record low in 2023: estimate
Fewer marriages during COVID-19 seen accelerating demographic decline
Economy
China foreign investment inflow sinks to lowest since November
Enticements yet to pay off with year-to-date figure down 27.9% from 2023
Finance
Japan picks Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo as special finance zones
Kishida set to finalize measures to attract overseas asset managers in June
International relations
Pakistan scrambles for relief on $15bn energy debt owed to China
UAE surprises with $10 bn investment in promising sectors of economy
The Future of Asia 2024
Indonesia to apply for CPTPP membership this year: minister
Multinational trade pact is 'low-hanging fruit' compared with traditional FTAs, Hartarto says
The Future of Asia 2024
India seeks to extend influence in Middle East, Africa: Jaishankar
Foreign minister says country's transformation is crucial for building multipolar world
The Future of Asia 2024
Free trade deals should be a 'top priority' for Asia: Thai PM Srettha
Thailand pursuing more FTAs, prime minister says after Europe trip
Trade
Yellen cites China overproduction as G7 ministers meeting opens
Italy finance ministers gathering to grapple with fragmentation of global trade
Currencies
Yen weakens to 157 against dollar, touching 3-week low
Japanese currency approaching level seen before presumed market intervention
The Future of Asia 2024
Vietnam working to avoid power shortage 'bottleneck' this year: deputy PM
New grid infrastructure to be completed in June, Le Minh Khai says
Economy
Taylor Swift buoys Singapore GDP to 2.7% Q1 growth
City-state basks in concert tourism glow but export expansion continues to slide
Supply Chain
Tesla pushes suppliers to produce parts outside of China and Taiwan
Move comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and competition from Chinese rivals
Companies
Global corporate profits fall as China slump casts shadow
Country's economic slowdown ripples across borders and industries