Japan-U.S. trade talks likely in D.C. in mid-April
The two sides are still at an impasse over what Trump deems an “unfair” trade deficit. The Japanese and U.S. governments are making final arrangements to hold the…
Facebook takes sweeping action against networks in Pakistan, India
Facebook has removed 712 accounts and 390 pages in India and Pakistan because of “inauthentic behaviour” and spamming, it said on Monday. The social media giant — which…
China boosts measures to open economy
Li cites progress on equal treatment for foreign investors and IPR protection. China will further open up to foreign investors and offer them treatment equal to that of domestic…
When it comes to plastic pollution, name the brands, shame the brands
Southeast Asia’s addiction to plastic needs to end and it can’t end without engaging with brands. The standard narrative of the Southeast Asia plastic crisis has a…
Carmakers present future of connected, sustainable mobility at Seoul Motor Show
Crossover SUVs, expanded green lineups and widened color palette offer glimpse into auto market of near future. Envisioning the future of connected and sustainable mobility, an…
The shameful fall of Korean Air chairman
Scandal-ridden Korean Air chief ousted from board of directors. After years of being mired in controversies and scandals fit for a soap opera involving himself and his closest…
Malaysia’s Proton revs up revival with hot-selling SUV
The X70, a fully imported version of Geely’s Boyue, makes up over half of national carmaker’s sales. Once-ailing Malaysian carmaker Proton is seeing a turn in its…
Foreign companies eyeing stake in Malaysia Airlines
National carrier has been struggling since two high profile crashes in less than a year. Several foreign companies, including from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, are…
Mahathir chairs economic meeting, cost of living takes centre stage
The Economic Action Council’s main aim is to spur and stimulate sustainable economic growth. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad chaired the first meeting of the Economic…
India calls emergency meeting over Jet Airways
Aviation Minister calls emergency meeting as debt-ridden Jet Airways grounds flights. Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday directed his ministry’s secretary to hold an…