Trade war
Japan's manufacturers grow cautious about production in China
US-China trade war prompts moves to increase Southeast Asian output
ASEAN
Business deals
Telenor CEO vows to 'control' Asia tie-up with Axiata
Singtel and Viettel are also bent on Southeast Asian domination
Comment
Indonesia's presidential election puts SE Asia's democracy to the test
Jokowi's pick of top Muslim cleric for VP poses risk to secular values
Commodities
Asia cleans up commodities industry with transparent trading
Initiatives trace product origins in bid to tackle deforestation and corruption
Economy
Asian central banks to consider monetary easing this year, economists say
Subdued inflation and economic uncertainty driving policy decisions
Economy
Asia growth forecasts drop another notch as trade war effects set in
JCER survey of economists shows persisting concern over US-China standoff
International relations
Japan to bolster ASEAN trade by loaning out experts
Tokyo sees enhanced ties as bulwark against protectionism
