Trade
Brazil halts beef shipments to China due to mad cow disease
World's largest beef exporter confirms two cases of BSE
Economy
Economy
IMF lifts growth forecast for rich nations, dims outlook for others
Developing nations draw downgrades on lack of COVID vaccines and fiscal support
Climate Change
BlackRock to launch green infrastructure fund in Asia
The public-private partnership also eyes projects in Africa and Latin America
International relations
China's secret loan contracts reveal clout over developing nations
Study finds clauses giving its state-owned lenders priority over other creditors
Opinion
The looming complications of long COVID
Start-and-stop recovery will have economic, political and social consequences
Opinion
How an open internet can power Asia-Pacific's economic recovery
Everyone should have the opportunity to be part of the digital future
International relations
China injects vaccine diplomacy into Latin America
Beijing expands influence amid region's limited drugmaking capabilities
Coronavirus
China places stricter rules on chicken imports, Brazil cries foul
Beijing fears coronavirus infection from frozen foods, but WHO says worry is unfounded
Interview
Good listener or strong negotiator? WTO candidates make case for top job
Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala and Mexico's Seade have different prescriptions for US-China rift
Coronavirus
Emerging world becomes virus epicenter with 80% of new cases
Outbreaks gain steam in Latin America and Middle East as economies reopen
Opinion
Winning compensation from China for coronavirus is a long shot
Legal claims stand no chance, but there are other kinds of punishment
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin shines in emerging markets plagued by falling currencies
From Bueno Aires to Beirut, investors embrace cryptocurrency as safe haven
Opinion
OPEC's efforts to mop up global oil oversupply are good for Asia
Industry's growth is crucial for long-term energy security
Economy
Women in management: Southeast Asia improves but Singapore slips
Philippines' ratio of female execs tops region as Japan lags behind at 12%
Coronavirus
Coronavirus shock weighs on global bond yields
Emerging-market rate cuts drive flight to safety in Treasurys
Coronavirus
Emerging markets cut interest rates to blunt coronavirus damage
Thailand and Brazil opt for record lows as tourism and resources take hit
International relations
Singapore and TPP trailblazers now turn to digital rule-setting
Partners seek to draw global standards for AI, fintech and personal data
Opinion
APEC shows virtues of multilateralism despite Chile cancellation
New host Malaysia will aid efforts to push forward free trade pacts
Trade
Brazil soy exports suffer blow from China's pork blackout
Falling demand for animal feed wipes out trade-war bonus
Trade war
Trump slaps metal tariffs on Brazil, pushing it 'into China's hands'
Analysts say Beijing's 'all-weather friendship' is winning over Bolsonaro
