Trade
U.K. joining CPTPP will expand free trade: Japan minister
Akazawa eyes more U.K. rice exports; Longbottom touts supply chain flexibility
Trade
Russia-sanctions loopholes let in Land Cruisers, Mercedes SUVs
Over 2,000 new-model Japanese and German cars listed on Russian online dealer
Economy
Philippines to offer VAT refunds to boost tourism sector
President Marcos expects visitors' spending to rise as much as 30%
Trump administration
Trump tariffs seen backfiring with 1% hit to U.S. GDP: Nikkei analysis
Japan likely to receive 0.2% boost, and ASEAN members also to benefit
Economy
Chinese stocks fall after key economic conference disappoints
Benchmark falls nearly 2% while long-term bond yields hit new low
Opinion
Decoding Trump II for Southeast Asia
For ASEAN economies, the stage is set for geoeconomic bargaining and negotiation
Bank of Japan
Japan business mood rises for the first time in 2 quarters: BOJ Tankan
Sentiments among manufacturers go up, while service sector falls
Economy
ECB cuts rates again, keeps door open to further easing
Lagarde warns that trade frictions could weigh on growth
Economy
China pledges to 'expand domestic demand' at economic conference
Closely watched meeting sets policy tone for 2025, with vow to raise fiscal deficit
Semiconductors
Nvidia denies rumours it will cut supplies to China
Pledged to continue supplying quality products and services
Trade
China still in talks with Australia over ending lobster import ban
Beijing says sides will resolve concerns, letting exporters restart shipments
Trade
Malaysia to export 1st batch of sustainably certified rubber to EU
Two companies to ship 100 tonnes each to Netherlands, Slovakia
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar leads world in opium output as economy founders: U.N.
Survey warns of possible increase after Afghan cultivation ban
Economy
China to expand private pension scheme nationwide
Move follows trials in 36 cities as Beijing grapples with aging society
Defense
Boeing to join Vietnam defense expo with drones and helicopters
Arms exhibition is key to Hanoi cutting reliance on old communist friend Russia
Currencies
Yen falls as analysts see BOJ rate hike this month increasingly less likely
Nikkei stocks top 40,000 for first time in two months
Property
Buying a new condo in Japan costs 10 times average salary
Big-money property investors drive up housing market in Tokyo
Trade
U.S. hikes tariffs on Chinese solar products
Latest duties come amid deteriorating trade relations with China
Equities
Nasdaq closes above 20,000 for first time on tame U.S. inflation
Tesla shares hit record high, but insurers drag Dow lower
Economy
U.S. consumer prices edge up in November, largest gain in 7 months
0.3% monthly rise seen unlikely to prevent expected Fed rate cut next week
Artificial intelligence
China AI military use spurs latest U.S. chip export controls, analysts say
Lessons from Ukraine and Israel show rapid escalation in speed and scale of combat
Economy
Japan's October GDP shrinks 0.1% on weak consumption: JCER
Warmer-than-usual weather dampened spending on clothing
Opinion
Is there any upside for Southeast Asia's economies under Trump 2.0?
Jakarta fears U.S. pushing Indonesia into zero-sum game on trade
Economy
Indian central bank leadership reshuffle sparks rate cut speculation
New RBI chief seen as less hawkish on monetary policy than predecessor
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's crisis-torn economy to contract further, World Bank warns
Report calls on Thailand to improve its treatment of migrant workers
Economy
Asia to feel material impact of Trump policies in 2026, says ADB
Emerging region expected to grow 4.9% in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025
Economy
Japan's digital trade deficit heads for record high of over $39bn
Country embraces services from Google, Netflix but new value creation lags
Trade war
Thailand's WHA plans new industrial parks with eye on Trump tariffs
Group prepares $1bn investment spree to tap supply chain shift away from China
Economy
Trump tariffs define Wall Street's 2025 Asia growth forecasts
Levies will be the region's big 'known unknown' in the new year
South Korea leadership crisis
South Korean legislature passes motion to appoint special counsel for Yoon
Prosecutors, police and corruption office compete to probe embattled president