The Trump effect
US entry ban sparks confusion across globe
Apple, Starbucks among corporate giants to defend diversity
Business
Saudi Aramco IPO: Will investors buy into the promise?
Appetite for investment will depend on production cuts being enforced
Politics
Japan sees opportunity in Saudi economic reforms
Government, private sector want to help curb kingdom's dependence on oil
Politics
Trump's proposed Israel embassy move fueling friction
Plan for relocation to disputed Jerusalem risks Arab backlash
Politics
Moscow sees Syria as key to warmer ties with US
Looking for an opening as peace talks get underway in Kazakhstan
International relations
US allies, rivals size up next commander in chief
Trump elicits a mixture of anxiety and anticipation from the EU to Russia to North Korea
Economy
Company in focus: Indonesia's Medco Energi eyes its home market for M&A
Energy and mining group takes advantage of disposal of foreign assets
Politics
Brokers of Iran nuclear pact push against Trump's criticism
President-elect strongly condemns deal, put into effect a year ago
Economy
Overseas Filipinos sending more money home as dollar rises
US recovery seen driving quickest remittance growth since 2008
Economy
Medco Energi returns home in $3bn Indonesian acquisition spree
Energy and mining group takes advantage of disposal of foreign assets
Politics
Malaysia maps out plan to pull in more Muslim wealth
Goal is to create Shariah finance hub for world's growing Islamic population
Finance
World Bank arm to make bond market debut
Institution turns to investors amid rising global insecurity
Politics
Iranian ex-president's death a loss for moderates
Passing of respected pragmatist bodes ill for Rouhani
International relations
Missteps leave Saudis struggling, Iran on the rise
Kingdom loses fight on oil prices, suffers setbacks in Syria, Yemen
Politics
Turkey's terror concerns show flip side of Syria strategy
Anti-Assad efforts have bolstered Islamic State
Economy
Expect 'revolution' in US foreign policy under Trump
British historian Niall Ferguson says scale of change still 'underestimated' by most
Economy
Indonesia's Pertamina, Aramco OK $5bn refinery expansion
State-owned oil companies' joint venture aims to meet growing domestic demand
Politics
Japan clashes with US over South Sudan sanctions
Tokyo seeks to protect Japanese UN peacekeeping troops in rare disagreement
Economy
'Big' coal battles horse power in Hunter Valley?
Investors await decision on new Australian coal mine after territory tussle with breeders
Politics
Russia-Turkey detente remains after envoy's murder
Moscow more keen on gaining upper hand in Syria
Politics
Iran port tie-up marks strategic milestone for India and Japan
Chabahar project should make partners bigger players in Central Asia
International relations
Comeback by shale oil could strain new output pact
Downward price pressure may expose cracks in OPEC alliance with nonmembers
Politics
Trump's 'phone diplomacy' fuels hope, concern
The president-elect has made many pledges, but his true intentions still unknown
Politics
Four global upshots of a Trump presidency
EU ties will suffer, and chances await Xi, Abe, Saudi hard-liners, Mexico's left