Opinion
Asia-Pacific free trade pacts have been a big success for the U.S.
Singapore agreement shows benefits in terms of strategic competition with China
Technology
Yen's fall highlights Japan's overreliance on overseas tech giants
Companies paying more for cloud services to Amazon and others
Work
Japan's traditional crafts see ray of hope in tourists, craftswomen
Despite global recognition, industry fears 40% fall in people taking up trade
Your Week in Asia
Wong takes helm in Singapore, Japan economy data, Australia budget
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Interview
Malaysia aims to lure overseas venture capital to spur startups
Economy minister says such funding is key to sector's development
Electric cars in China
China EVs soar in Brazil, threatening Fiat, GM and VW dominance
BYD, Chery and Great Wall look to Latin America as trade tensions with West flare
Economy
China suffers 56% drop in foreign investments on weak domestic demand
Tensions with U.S. and anti-espionage law give multinationals pause
Opinion
Next U.S.-China chip battle will require more than export controls
Washington could seek to ban import of common products with 'legacy' semiconductors
Trade
Thailand considers new anti-dumping measures against Chinese steel
Southeast Asia braces for supply glut from imports and too much domestic capacity
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Finance
ASEAN banks grapple with uncertain U.S. Fed interest rate cuts
From loan stresses to payouts, lenders manage murky financing prospects
Currencies
Japan seen earning $13bn from suspected yen interventions
Realized gains on dollar assets could boost surplus tapped for budget
Business trends
Japan manufacturers score record profits on price hikes, weak yen
Earnings expected to help buoy wages and hiring, especially at smaller suppliers
Business trends
Buffett-backed trading houses target double-digit ROEs, above Japan's average
Conglomerates announce dividend rises and share buybacks at earning conferences
Politics
South Korea's Yoon calls for boosting ties with Japan and the U.S.
President announces new ministry to deal with birthrate 'national emergency'
Trade
China's exports return to growth, rising 1.5% in April
Imports up 8.4% in dollar terms as trade friction persists
Economy
Philippine GDP expanded 5.7% in Q1 but headwinds persist
Inflation, up for third consecutive month, hampers 2024 growth prospects
Supply Chain
India and ASEAN rise in supply chain priority, global survey shows
Poll of 150 executives suggests China and U.S. remain vital for businesses
International relations
Sri Lanka turns to India as counterbalance to Chinese presence
Vital power, port, airport projects involve neighbor as Asian rivals focus on Indian Ocean
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's public struggles with inflation as currency tumbles
Local demand for dollars drives kyat lower as draft-age youths flee country
Markets
China, Hong Kong stocks win back investors on economic recovery
Benchmark indexes approach S&P 500 gains, with banks and oil majors leading pack
Trade
Taiwan's export dependence on China drops to 22-year low
China's economic slowdown, shifting supply chains narrow share of exports
International relations
Iran smuggles $1bn worth of fuel into Pakistan annually: report
Traders sneak petrol and diesel across border in corruption-riddled trade
Opinion
Cheap Chinese solar panels are a blessing for Europe, not a curse
Costly attempts to rebuild domestic production would defy economic logic
Asia Insight
Uzbek farmers battle to save cotton, wheat crops from mortal enemy: salt
Growing salinization crisis bites as cotton exports to Bangladesh skid 80% in 5 years
Economy
Laos, other debt-laden Asia-Pacific nations under pressure from strong dollar
ADB boosts funding for vulnerable countries amid debt trap fears