Opinion
Modi risks turning India into a nation of gangster capitalists
Clutch of billionaire cronies are growing richer at everyone else's expense
Economy
Economy
Indonesia economy shrinks in 2020 for first time in two decades
GDP plunged 2.07% last year as COVID-19 crippled business activity
Economy
US and Taiwanese companies vow to collaborate on chip supply chain
First economic dialogue of Biden presidency shows warmth of bilateral ties
Opinion
China should consider how Japan built lasting regional partnerships
Beijing has a unique opportunity to act on issues of vital importance
Economy
Bangladesh scores $1.2bn through tax amnesty offer
COVID also helps as it prevents cheaters from sheltering cash overseas
Semiconductors
Chipmaker Xilinx says car supply crunch goes beyond semiconductors
Shortage of other inputs also poses uncertainty for rosy 2021 growth outlook
Society
Japan sees steep population drop as pandemic keeps foreigners away
Entry restrictions slash foreign arrivals, leaving businesses short-handed
Opinion
Japan stocks rally faces Wile E. Coyote moment in COVID-19 era
Prime Minister Suga seems oddly absent as 2021 challenges mount
WEF in Singapore
Singapore 'Davos' pushed to August over travel restrictions
WEF announces three-month postponement days after 'Agenda' gathering
Economy
Greta and Rihanna lend support to plight of Indian farmers
Bigger protests planned against agricultural reforms
Economy
Philippines to cut corporate tax to 25% to aid recovery from COVID
Congress passes bill after data show economy contracts the most in region
Business trends
1,000 Japanese companies go bust due to coronavirus pandemic
85,000 jobs lost with restaurant sector taking the brunt
Climate Change
Coal-reliant China wades into nationwide carbon trading
Beijing aims to fight climate change but wary of choking economy
International relations
Beijing expands Indian Ocean FTAs westward with Mauritius
Concern among small island nations over huge trade imbalances with China
Interview
UK makes ASEAN 'high priority' for post-Brexit trade deals
London looks for new commercial partners as it touts 'Global Britain' banner
Trade
UK formally applies for TPP: Are Thailand, South Korea and China next?
Britain says the pact is a priority for the 'newly independent trading nation'
Coronavirus
Japan to extend COVID-19 state of emergency
Tokyo and nine other prefectures to remain on high alert for another month
Economy
India doubles health care outlay in budget for next fiscal year
Government lifts FDI ceiling in insurance and expands credit lines to farmers
Opinion
The dangerous legal war posing a new threat to China-US relations
Intended purpose of Beijing's blocking statute is more bark than bite
Caixin
China's manufacturing recovery loses momentum, Caixin PMI shows
Slowdown partly due to renewed drop in export orders amid resurgence of COVID epidemic
