Opinion
Reserve Bank of India deserves share of credit for economic stability
Country has come long way since it was a 'fragile five' emerging market
Business trends
South Korean firms in Vietnam face growing competition from China
Chamber of Commerce says minimum corporate tax rule also affects businesses
Natural disasters
Taiwan earthquake kills at least 9; TSMC plants recovering
World's top chipmaker reports no damage to most advanced equipment
Trade
Japan wagyu faces setback after U.S. beef tariff quota filled
Limit reached two month earlier than last year as Brazil steps up exports
Natural disasters
In pictures: Taiwan's biggest earthquake in decades
Emergency crews pull survivors from damaged buildings as island assesses the toll
Politics
Erdogan's local election drubbing points to tough time at 2028 vote
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's win puts him as top challenger for Turkey's presidency
Economy
China economists flag GDP slowdown despite Beijing's 'bright future' talk
Specialists project sub-5% rates in years to come amid property woes, other issues
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Commodities
Indonesia nickel concerns stoked by corruption and land disputes
Bribery charges highlight challenge of regulating lucrative sector
International relations
Indonesia's Prabowo visits Japan for balance after his China trip
President-elect wants to strengthen defense and economic ties with Tokyo
Finance
Banks in a bind as Vietnam PM bemoans fall in lending
Lenders told to boost economy but fear risks amid massive SCB fraud trial
Bank of Japan
Weak yen spurs speculation of further rate hikes while bond market stays calm
Inflationary pressure from import prices levels off as commodities stabilize
Economy
Japan's rising tide of wage hikes lifts pay at small manufacturers
Labor unions win record increases, as focus turns to sustaining raises
Economy
India manufacturing PMI surges to 16-year high ahead of elections
Demand and production grow, helping Modi as he seeks third term
Transportation
Xi calls Indonesia high-speed rail a 'gold standard' of ties
Jakarta weighs extension of China-backed line as passengers cross 2m in 6 months
International relations
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia's preferred choice over Washington
Asia Insight
South Korea's working class unmoved by election campaign 'lip service'
One early morning bus route provides a journey through inequality in Seoul
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan bond purchases shrank 36% in fiscal 2023
Buying seen staying flat for now, but speculation on tightening grows
Economy
China's brighter-than-expected industry indicators buoy recovery hopes
Official and private PMIs jump, but some warn of unresolved economic problems
Economy
World Bank sees 4.6% growth in developing Asia in 2024
Regional economy dragged by China, investment slowdown and trade protections
Economy
Japan manufacturers' business mood drops for the first time in a year
BOJ Tankan survey shows lingering gloom among large companies
Market Spotlight
BOJ's rate hike leaves wide yield gap with U.S., Europe, causes yen to slide
Lowest-yielding G10 currency's use for carry trades helps push it to 34-year low
Opinion
It's up to the developed world to save global trade
West must recognize that WTO rules have to be equitable and inclusive
Your Week in Asia
BOJ Tankan, Indian monetary policy, Samsung earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
China's factory activity expands for first time in six months
Official PMI rose to 50.8 in March, beats expectations