Economy
US viewed as world economic leader, but gap with China narrows
Impressions of American strength highest in Japan, South Korea amid decline in EU
Politics
TPP to stay largely as is minus US, members agree
Countries aim to tempt Washington back but could clash over revisions
Politics
Southeast Asia views Trump administration with unease
Despite signs of continuity in US policy, the risk of surprise remains
Politics
Asean-5 survey shows little faith in political leaders
FTCR's Political Sentiment Index suggests last year's optimism is fading
Politics
Japan to help emerging nations develop health care systems
Collaboration with World Bank, WHO will establish Tokyo as leader in field
Politics
Vietnam's social media retailers urged to pay taxes
Local officials contact sellers on Facebook, but forcing compliance tough
Politics
TPP 11 to discuss writing US out of trade pact
Drug data protection, tariffs among issues for negotiators at next week's Japan meeting
Politics
Debt-saddled Vietnam turns to private-sector funding
The borrowing limit puts infrastructure payments in arrears
Economy
ASEAN pushing for direct yen trading
Japan eagerly responds in hope of globalizing its currency
Economy
Vietnam turns on diplomatic charm in Washington
Hanoi looks outward despite US withdrawal from TPP pact
Politics
UN launches second round of nuclear ban talks
Proponents hopeful for final text of treaty by early July
Economy
AIIB future rests on shedding Beijing influence
Bank to hold 2nd annual meeting in South Korea
Politics
Vietnam's Phuc: Options for TPP tweaks 'still under consideration'
Prime minister seeks to ensure 'mutual benefits' after US withdrawal
Economy
Indonesia's Kalla: TPP has lost its 'allure' without US
Vice president signals Jakarta is still on board with regional free trade
Politics
ASEAN adapts to a less-engaged US
Nikkei forum highlights shift in focus from TPP to China's Belt and Road
Economy
Japan to help ASEAN chill out in food distribution
Guidelines will aim to bring strict temperature control to Southeast Asia
Economy
Japan wants 10,000 Asian elderly care workers in 3 years
Tokyo looks to Vietnam, Thailand and Laos to help ease the labor crunch
Politics
Vietnam suspends sending workers to Qatar
Political situation sparks concern for over 1,000 nationals in construction, housekeeping
Economy
South China Sea agreement expected in November: official
Key ASEAN figures bullish on bloc's economic outlook
Economy
Indonesia has 'lost interest' in TPP without US, vice president says
Jusuf Kalla says Jakarta remains keen on alternative regionwide pact
Economy
Threats to free trade 'cannot be taken lightly,' ASEAN chief warns
Secretary-General Le Luong Minh insists bloc will remain 'beacon' of openness
Economy
Like it or not, globalization is 'inevitable,' Vietnamese PM says
Nguyen Xuan Phuc stresses commitment to free trade, including TPP
Politics
Leaders gather in Tokyo to discuss fate of globalization
Two-day event focuses on crafting regional response to protectionism, extremism
Politics
Shangri-La Dialogue focuses on terrorism in SE Asia
Mindanao siege a wake-up call for ASEAN's fight against extremism