Economy

Japan's GDP surprises with 2.1% rise in first quarter

Result buoys Abe's tax hike plan but underlying data shows weakness

May 20, 2019 12:20 JST

Data shows Beijing attracting countries targeted by US sanctions

May 20, 2019 05:49 JST

Next version of Huawei smartphones will lose access to Google Play Store, Gmail app

May 20, 2019 03:47 JST

Expansion of security-related restrictions would follow US curbs targeting China

May 20, 2019 03:09 JST

Reticent Asian leaders must speak out and press Trump and Xi to ease tensions

May 20, 2019 03:00 JST

Weak potential growth leaves economy vulnerable to slowing outside demand

May 19, 2019 21:43 JST

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's shrewd marketing proves successful

May 19, 2019 17:03 JST

Companies vexed by dragnet cast by US export restrictions

May 19, 2019 11:02 JST

Wang Yi's exchange with Secretary of State Pompeo follows Huawei blacklisting

May 19, 2019 03:24 JST

Prime Minister Scott Morrison looks to remain in office

May 19, 2019 00:20 JST