Economy
China's factory activity expands for second straight month
PMI reading stays positive but dips to 50.4 amid mixed economic signals
Economy
IMF warns of China overcapacity amid improved economic outlook
Director says Beijing's policies to boost supply hurt nation and region
Asia Insight
Taiwan's Sunflower protest legacy looms large for incoming president Lai
New generations build pressure for change 10 years after movement paved way for DPP wins
Currencies
Yen's surge raises questions over intervention: 3 things to know
Japanese currency rebounds by around 5 to dollar after touching new 34-year low
Interview
ECB rate cut in June 'realistic,' says Dutch central bank chief
Knot cites declining inflationary pressure in eurozone
Currencies
Yen strengthens sharply, triggering speculation of intervention
Japanese currency had fallen past 160 per dollar before rebounding
Business trends
Cambodian conglomerate lures ASEAN money to drive nation's growth
OCIC partners with Singapore and Thai brands in aviation, retail and more
Opinion
China is buying less from its Asian neighbors, too
Yet its exports are still rising, raising pressure on local manufacturers
Natural disasters
NIKKEI Film: How people survived an earthquake in Japan
Examining the Noto tsunami through location data and personal accounts
Business trends
Vietnam's tourism hot spot becomes foreign investment hub
U.S.-China conflict and new infrastructure give rise to northern Quang Ninh province
Politics
Vietnam's top ousters leave Hanoi rudderless on economy
'Four Pillars' of government reduced to two in anti-corruption drive
Currencies
Yen tumbles past 158 against dollar on stubborn U.S. inflation
Japan's currency in intervention territory, but stepping in unlikely to work: Mizuho
Commodities
Copper hits 2-year high above $10,000 on China squeeze
Supply concerns hang over market for vital industrial metal
Interview
IMF's Gita Gopinath: Global trade realignment 'going to last a long time'
'It's going to make it harder for us to achieve our common goals'
Bank of Japan
BOJ stands pat, gives no hint of imminent tightening
Recent yen weakness has not stoked sustained inflation, governor says
Economy
Tokyo inflation slows for 2nd straight month, falls under BOJ goal
Core CPI rises 1.6% in April vs forecast of 2.2%
International relations
Pakistan and Iran agree to boost trade, but Washington casts long shadow
Sanction fears could make it tough for neighbors to expand bilateral business
Supply Chain
Nokia cuts orders with China-listed supplier as U.S. pushes 'clean network'
Telecom sector's supply shift escalates as companies avoid even Chinese capital
Economy
South Korea GDP grows 1.3% in first quarter, beating estimates
Asia's fourth-largest economy picks up pace on construction and spending increases
Defense
Japan sees 'transition phase' in dual-use military export controls
Ministry says changes in global environment require tougher measures
Economy
Indonesia hikes key interest rate to 6.25% as rupiah slumps
Central bank to continue interventions to maintain currency stability
Opinion
Papua New Guinea's planned gold monopoly will weigh economy down
Key export sector to be damaged by deal with mysterious Singapore company
The Big Story
Japanese companies navigate workplace revolution as job hunters get choosier
New generation of recruits value work-life balance and wages over lifetime employment and overtime
Opinion
Yen's decline will inevitably affect confidence in Japan's economy
End of quantitative easing would be vital step toward restoring normalcy
Bank of Japan
BOJ to discuss impact of yen's rapid slide at this week's policy meeting
Further rate hikes seen as unlikely as bank keeps close eye on inflation