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Oil and gas will drive future control of the South China Sea
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 25, 2014
A new book explores the possible disputes over who owns the South China Sea, and its oil reserves.
In Asia, can Jack Lew succeed where others have failed?
Nov 12, 2013
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew plans to visit five countries in the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership.
In Obama's absence, China takes center stage at APEC
Oct 8, 2013
All eyes are on China and its economy at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Bali.
Indonesia markets tumble on Fed fears
Aug 20, 2013
Asian markets are down, and Indonesia is getting the worst of it.
Will Japan open up roadways to more U.S. automakers?
by
Stan Alcorn
Aug 19, 2013
The U.S. wants to make it easier for American automakers to get their cars in front of Japanese customers.
Economic stimulus in Japan gets a political boost
Jul 22, 2013
The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will now control both houses of parliament. What does the new majority mean for Abe's economic plans?
A whole new place to eat McDonald's: Vietnam
by
Queena Kim
Jul 16, 2013
International expansion is part of the fast-food chain’s business strategy. In fact, Vietnam will be the 38th Asian country McDonald’s is entering.
For public good, not for profit.
How the Fed's big news is playing abroad
by
Rico Hizon
Jun 20, 2013
Global markets are down this morning on news that the U.S. Federal Reserve may not continue its bond buying program, known as quantitative easing, in the long-term.
The Philippines tops China in GDP growth
by
Mariko Oi
May 30, 2013
Which country has the highest economic growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region? It's not China, but the Philippines, which grew at a surprising rate of 7.8 percent last quarter.
Customers in Asia add sparkle to Tiffany
by
Noel King
May 28, 2013
Luxury products have benefited from rising stock market returns in the U.S., but Tiffany faces up-and-coming competitors.
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