Japan’s Abe Sells Trade Deal to Congress With War Apology

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged the U.S. government to work closely with his country to finish an ambitious Asia-Pacific trade deal that he said would promote democracy and freedom in the region.

Japan, U.S. Seek Trade Pact Deals on Rice, Auto Parts

Japanese and U.S. negotiators will seek to resolve the most contentious issues of rice and auto parts to help the two countries reach a trade pact, Japanese Economy Minister Akira Amari said.

Taiwan's Ma says ending China standoff a must for the economy

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Ending Taiwan's political standoff with mainland China is necessary to boost Taiwan's sagging economy and to help it integrate more effectively with the region, the island's president, Ma Ying-jeou, said.

China and European Union strike deal on solar panels

China and the European Union have reached an agreement over low-cost solar panels that should help reduce tensions between the key trading partners.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe previews 'third arrow' economic policy to boost growth

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday previewed the "third arrow" of a three-part economic policy aimed at boosting growth in the long-stagnant economy, promising to open the economy through free trade deals, make it easier for women to work and promote growth sectors with private and public support.

Southeast Asian nations plan trade bloc to rival US

PHNOM PENH: Ten Southeast Asian nations said on Tuesday that they would begin negotiating a sweeping trade pact that would include China and five of the region's other major trading partners, but not the United States.