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Economy
Malaysia's GDP grew 4.2% in Q1, fastest in a year
Robust consumption and export recovery help lift economy
Interview
Transcript: ECB board member Isabel Schnabel speaks with Nikkei
'Last mile of disinflation is the most difficult,' central bank policymaker says
Economy
ECB hawk Schnabel open to June rate cut, urges 'cautious' approach after that
Further easing in July 'does not seem warranted' based on current data
US-China tensions
China slams 'wrongful' U.S. tariff hikes as markets await response
Commerce Ministry blasts overcapacity claims but stays mum on escalation
Opinion
West must face up to paradox of green transition
Importing Chinese products will be cheaper and faster but hurt local suppliers
Finance
Japan's megabanks upbeat after doubling profits in five years
MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho exploit scale to chalk up record earnings
Currencies
Yen rises to 153 during Tokyo hours as U.S. consumer inflation eases
Economists increasingly concerned over weak yen weighing on Japanese consumers
Work
Thailand could lose jobs with minimum wage hike, business lobby says
Labor-intensive industries may move across border or hire migrants at low pay
Economy
Japan's Q1 GDP shrinks annualized 2% on sluggish consumption
Consumption drops for fourth quarter as inflation hits households
Automobiles
China EV makers rush cars to Mexico and Brazil amid tariff concerns
BYD and others snap up shipping berths as U.S. hikes import tax to 100%
Business trends
Japan Inc. projects 4% profit fall on China and Europe slowdown
Manufacturers see little boost from weak yen that drove record earnings in fiscal 2023
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Politics
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong vows to lead in 'own way' at inauguration
Successor to Lee Hsien Loong calls on younger citizens to 'join our team'
Travel & Leisure
China allows visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers
Groups may stay up to 15 days, in move to boost economy
Economy
Half of companies see China economy worsening this year: Japan chamber
While overall sentiment is down, a few companies plan to boost investments
Inflation
Turkey slashes public investments 15% to rein in inflation
Erdogan's government switches gears toward an estimated $3bn in spending cuts
Terrorism
Terrorist groups suspected of funneling money to Dubai properties
'Dubai Unlocked' project finds individuals with alleged links to Hezbollah, Houthis among owners
Economy
Australia plans to spend $15bn on green investments over 10 years
Canberra focuses spending on energy transition, inflation as election looms
Opinion
India can be a real alternative to China in pharmaceuticals
Dependence on imported ingredients and quality assurance are being addressed
Politics
Thai ruling party grapples with slow economy 1 year after election
Political pledges languish as weak global demand weighs on manufacturing
Economy
South Korea's self-employed struggle under growing debt load
One restaurateur finds niche in catching, cooking freshwater fish
Asia Insight
New Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's test: Change with continuity
Incoming leader expected to 'refresh' job support, 'listen' to diverse voices
Opinion
Japan cannot make CO2 disappear just by exporting it
Plans for overseas storage must involve taking permanent responsibility
Economy
Japan's March GDP slips on weak consumption: JCER estimate
Decline would mark third straight month of contraction, signaling quarterly fall
Economy
China to start selling 1tn yuan in long bonds for economic support
First batch to be issued Friday as Beijing aims to drum up cash for key projects
Economy
Bangladesh acts to tame inflation as IMF pledges $1.1bn loan
South Asian nation to let currency and lending rates heed market forces