Economy
From Indonesia to Japan, dollar's rising strength raises global alarm
G20 finance ministers likely to discuss issue as their currencies depreciate
Economy
Uzbekistan chases chemical hub dream with Chinese polymer tech
Nation aims to export value-added products made from its natural gas
Datawatch
Japan lags South Korea and Taiwan in boosting midsize businesses
Rigid classification stands in the way of corporate growth
Energy
China slowdown will lead to global oil glut in 2025: IEA
Decarbonization and surging oil prices also weigh on demand
Trade
China exports decline by 7.5%, far more than forecast
Imports down 1.9% in dollar terms as March data overshadows positive factory signals
Opinion
India's economy can overtake China's if it can stay on track
But complacency toward reform and trade links could haunt New Delhi
Economy
Bangladeshi 'India out' campaign hits Ramadan sales
Retailers report demand drop; PM Hasina points to dependence on Indian staples
Economy
Singapore Q1 GDP growth ticks up to 2.7% on 'strong' tourism recovery
City-state keeps monetary policy unchanged as inflation remains sticky
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Business Spotlight
Malaysian 'Silicon Valley' seeds homegrown chip startups
Former Intel engineers attempt to push Penang to higher end of value chain
Opinion
Germany and France have to form a common front toward China
Insubstantial Ukraine pledges will not justify watering down trade complaints
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Markets
South Korea election a minor setback for capital market reform
Opposition hold on National Assembly expected to hinder tax incentives
South Korea election
South Korea ruling party, government reel after electoral drubbing
President Yoon vows to 'reform' handling of state affairs in wake of losses
South Korea election
South Korean election: Yoon's party suffers stinging defeat
Tally shows opposition surge in national legislature in blow to unpopular president
Economy
China consumer price growth slows, renewing deflation fears
March CPI rose just 0.1% while producer price contraction deepened by 2.8%
Business trends
Japanese 100-yen shop president says penny-pinching mindset persists
Seria maintains a strategy of one low price despite weak yen and cost hikes
Economy
China to cap 'healthy' developing Asia's growth in 2024, says ADB
Second-largest economy's downturn could bring 'spillovers to trading partners'
Markets
South Korea stocks see record foreign buying on appetite for chips
AI fever spurs investors toward Samsung and other 'Korea discount' names
Supply Chain
U.S. coal exports take hit after Baltimore bridge collapse: EIA
Japan the top importer of steelmaking coal from the port
Opinion
Time is ripe for Malaysia to move upstream into designing chips
Penang can build on success in downstream areas of semiconductor production
Commodities
Copper hits 1-year high amid economic green shoots in China
Signs of manufacturing recovery on strong U.S. demand buoy metals and stocks
Japan immigration
Japan targets India and Southeast Asia to recruit tech workers
Residency system under review as Tokyo hopes to attract more foreign investment
Automobiles
Thailand smiles at both Taiwan and China as it courts EV investment
Delta Electronics, BYD among companies betting on Southeast Asia's top auto producer
Opinion
India-U.S.-South Korea tech cooperation has strategic logic
By capitalizing on competitive advantages, trio can strengthen supply chains
Economy
Bank of Thailand keeps interest rate at 2.5%, defying PM Srettha
Government to fund $14bn digital wallet with fiscal budget, not loans
Supply Chain
Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore
Supply chain diversification adds to logistics competition in Southeast Asia