Opinion
Trump's tariffs revive damaging prewar world of trade barriers
Contagion through Asian nations would hurt global economy
Vietnam
Opinion
ASEAN can replicate China's successful solar industry revolution
It requires careful national planning and listening to business
Business trends
Politics drive tourists away from Japan and Hong Kong to SE Asia
Previously popular destinations lose out from summer of troubles
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks gain on trade deal optimism, hopes of China support
Chinese equities boost A300 index
Business deals
Australian cancer care company Icon to buy Hong Kong practice
Goldman Sachs and Queensland government fund back Asian aggressive growth push
International relations
RCEP meet in Bangkok ends with no significant progress
Outlook for year-end deal remains unclear but countries pledge to continue talks
Huawei crackdown
Vietnam's Viettel shuns Huawei 5G tech over cybersecurity
Country's top three carriers choose alternatives to Chinese gear supplier
Business trends
Tariffs benefit Japan's contract manufacturers in Southeast Asia
Experience in region helps capture production fleeing China
Nikkei Markets
Asian stocks fall with uncertain trade talks in focus
Indian automakers slide after August sales drop while GAC extends losses
Startups
Vietnam startups gain on Indonesia and Singapore with new funding
E-tailer Tiki receives lion's share of $246m investment in first half of 2019
