Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a press briefing at the Government Office in Hanoi on Nov. 8.
Economy

'TPP 11' trade pact official agreement still up in the air

Japan PM says Canada not ready to make decision

10 November 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in Danang, Vietnam on Nov. 10.
Economy

Trump warns Indo-Pacific nations on 'trade abuses'

President demands 'fairness and reciprocity' through bilateral deals

10 November 2017
Singapore's central business district forms the backdrop for a PSA International port terminal.
Economy

11 nations agree in principle on TPP Pacific trade deal

Leaders look to officially rubber stamp deal on Friday

10 November 2017
An APEC logo in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Politics

Big week ahead for Asia's politics and economy

Trade, North Korea and terrorism on agenda for regional meetings

9 November 2017
Construction workers at the site of the China-backed East Coast Rail Link in Kuantan, Malaysia (Photo by CK Tan)
Economy

For Malaysia, relations with China are good -- maybe too good

Massive projects are welcome, as long as they benefit both sides

9 November 2017
Ships in the Strait of Singapore (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Coming week may determine fate of TPP and shape global trade

Rival RCEP deal also up for discussion in Asian meetings

8 November 2017
Malaysian authorities have started looking into a massive mobile data breach involving more than 46 million users. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Malaysia probes mobile data leak involving 46m users

Stolen phone numbers, personal details offered online for bitcoin

2 November 2017
Hong Kong students show their match results against a Chinese chess artificial intelligence (AI) system on their iPads at the Chinese Chess Challenge "1K VS AI" Battle Day at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong on Oct. 28.
Biotechnology

China's AI ambitions revealed by list of most cited research papers

Two Chinese universities place in top 10, far outpacing most Asian rivals

2 November 2017
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Economy

Malaysia to offer unemployment insurance starting in 2018

Allowances would benefit workers, but businesses balk at high costs

2 November 2017
Top Japanese trade negotiator Kazuyoshi Umemoto, center, speaks to counterparts from the other remaining TPP signatories in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Oct. 31.
Economy

'TPP 11' negotiators make headway before crucial summit next week

'Consensus' reached on freezing certain provisions, but obstacles remain

1 November 2017
A tirade against sugar-laden soft drinks by Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong resulted in seven beverage makers, including Coca-Cola, committing to limit the sugar content of soda sold in the city-state.
Economy

Indonesia and Malaysia follow Singapore's lead in tackling obesity

But doubts raised over role of sugar tax in curbing diabetes

30 October 2017
South Korean Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong speaks at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership meeting in Incheon, South Korea on Oct. 24. (Courtesy of South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
Economy

RCEP deal unlikely this year: South Korean official

Participants snagged over how much to open their markets in trade pact

27 October 2017
Ground crew work among Malaysia Airlines planes at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Politics

Company in focus: Malaysia Airlines loses another CEO as its malaise deepens

Analysts say government influence inhibits reform, but letting go is hard to do

26 October 2017
ASEAN foreign ministers attend the closing ceremony of the 50th ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila in August.
Politics

Bilahari Kausikan: ASEAN must work harder to stay 'central'

The balance of regional vs. national interests is becoming trickier to maintain

26 October 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Economy

Duterte declares victory against terrorists in Mindanao

Marawi City in ruins as campaign against Islamic extremists goes on

26 October 2017
From left, Michael Green, Tang Siew Mun, Masanori Nishi, Yoji Koda, Zack Cooper and Julio Amador Ⅲ attend a panel discussion of the Asia–Pacific Geo-Economic Strategy Forum in Singapore on Oct. 25. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
Politics

Experts call for ASEAN unity on South China Sea

US still plays critical role in security, but needs to clarify strategy

25 October 2017
China's Liaoning aircraft carrier with accompanying fleet conducting a drill in an area of the South China Sea.
Politics

Inaugural ASEAN-China naval drill underway

Singapore says maritime exercise will build trust and confidence amid sea dispute

24 October 2017
In the Hong Kong-North Korea match held in the Chinese territory in June, a fan holds a North Korean flag.
Politics

Thailand will host Malaysia-North Korea football qualifier

Kim Jong Nam's murder in KL has soured diplomatic ties

24 October 2017
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Economy

Malaysian leader signals populist budget ahead of elections

Stronger economy, oil prices, may allow government to lift revenue

24 October 2017
ASEAN Defense chiefs, led by Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, center, link arms at the start of the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 in Clark Freeport.
Politics

ASEAN defense ministers lock in against terrorism and other common threats

Call for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula, self-restraint in South China Sea, respect for UN

24 October 2017
Malaysia Airlines jets at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. (Photo by Keiichiro Asahara)
Economy

Malaysia Airlines picks homegrown CEO to take off for relisting

Carrier's fourth boss since 2014 is expected to stop bleeding in 2019

21 October 2017
Workers assemble electric cars in the eastern Chinese city of Weifang, Shandong Province, in March 2016.
Business

Foreign EV makers fret over China's uncertain playing field

Beijing's diktats give domestic makers edge in Chinese, emerging markets with low-cost cars

19 October 2017
Malaysia Airlines planes parked at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Business

Airline crisis festers in Malaysia as state action scrutinized

Government role seen inhibiting Malaysia Airlines' reform but letting go is hard to do

18 October 2017
Commuters cross the causeway from Malaysia during morning rush hour in Singapore.
Economy

Singapore commuters fueling growth in Malaysia's Johor

But Iskandar needs a game plan to unseat rival cities as hub

18 October 2017
Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew
Business

Malaysia Airlines CEO resigns abruptly

Peter Bellew, second head to quit in two years, will rejoin Ryanair

17 October 2017