Interview
Dallas Fed chief calls for interest rate 'action' when benchmarks met
'Meaningful improvement in mobility and engagement' will be barometer, Robert Kaplan says
Economy
Transportation
Suez Canal doubles traffic to clear backlog, from cattle to crude
Waterway remains cost-competitive alternative to African route
Opinion
Education ties show the real state of US-China relations
Anchorage fireworks aside, closed-door meetings proved constructive
Coronavirus
India's poor hit hard by pandemic-induced downturn
Study shows number of those in poverty doubles, middle class shrinks by a third
N Korea at crossroads
China and North Korea to revive trade in April amid US tension
New bridge between two set to open as Beijing seen giving Pyongyang helping hand
Economy
Japan jobless rate unchanged at 2.9% as policy shift looms
Reducing 'unprecedented' government support seen as threat to household income
Trade
Despite China feud, Australia resource exports to hit record by value
Soaring iron ore prices make up for friction in bilateral trade
Economy
Pakistan PM Khan replaces finance minister in cabinet shake-up
Industries and Production Minister Hammad Azhar tasked with fresh 'pro-poor policies'
Economy
Vietnam Q1 GDP grows 4.5% on rising exports to US
Smartphones and PCs lead growth as companies continue to move from China
Opinion
Plastic waste is a growing menace, and a wasted opportunity
Southeast Asia has emerged as a hot spot for plastic pollution
Climate Change
China's national carbon trading market eyes June debut in Shanghai
Exchange anticipated to have up to 10,000 participants by 2025
Transportation
China shipbuilder sails to global lead on Beijing's tailwind
Commercial vessel maker CSSC also benefits from nation's naval binge
Economy
Ship blocking Suez Canal not budging, owner says
Extended clog would disrupt European energy markets, but could flood Asia supplies
Opinion
How COVID-19 gave renewables an energy boost
Even oil majors concede pandemic may have marked peak fossil fuel production
Transportation
Owner of stranded Suez Canal ship aims to free vessel on Saturday
Companies weigh alternative routes, including the Arctic
Economy
Japan's record budget clears parliament, more COVID spending eyed
Three packages worth $3 trillion have been rolled out in current fiscal year
Coronavirus
Asia COVID cases hit record as virus outpaces vaccine campaigns
Surges in Philippines and India bode ill for region's economic recovery
