Kerry Meets Chinese CEOs Between Talks on Ukraine and Iran

Between discussing Ukraine with Russia’s foreign minister in Beijing and flying to a meeting on Iran’s nuclear program, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry took time to meet with some of China’s biggest investors in the U.S.

Asian Currencies in Weekly Advance as Export Outlook Brightens

Asian currencies advanced the most last week in almost two months, led by Indonesia’s rupiah, as signs of improvement in the world’s two largest economies spurred optimism that regional exports will pick up.

India-U.S. ties lose shine over economic differences

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - When India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last visited the White House in 2009 he was feted at President Barack Obama's first state dinner, a star-studded affair that reflected the excitement about blooming ties between the two big democracies.

Singapore-U.S. Trade High Persists on Record FDI: Southeast Asia

Singapore’s trade with the U.S. in 2013 will probably exceed $50 billion for a third year after the nation attracted the most investment from American companies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Japan, U.S. agree on Tokyo joining Trans-Pacific trade talks

TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japan and the United States on Friday agreed on a deal paving the way for Tokyo to join talks on an Asia-Pacific free trade agreement, increasing the economic weight of the proposed pact and triggering a loud protest from U.S. automakers.

Japan Stocks Rise Third Day on U.S. Jobs, Weaker Yen

Japanese stocks rose for a third day as the yen weakened and reports on U.S. employment, manufacturing and consumer confidence signaled improvement in the world’s largest economy.