Unexpected fall in Japanese industrial output

Japan's industrial output unexpectedly fell in February, due to lower overseas demand for cars and electronic goods, official figures have shown.

Trial begins for Vietnam ship scandal executives

Former top officials accused of bringing one of Vietnam's largest state-owned companies to the brink of bankruptcy have gone on trial for violating regulations.

Chinese companies asked to import more from India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chinese President Hu Jintao, China Wednesday allayed India's apprehensions over the widening trade deficit and stressed that Beijing is encouraging Chinese companies to import more from India.

China Official Warns Of Tough Months Ahead For Exporters

The export capital of the world is in for a long, slow slog thanks to weak trading partners in Europe and creeping protectionism in good ole free market America.

Opportunities in Asia

Charlotte Wun, chief investment officer for Asia at RBC Wealth Management in Hong Kong, gives her perspective on current market conditions and investment opportunities.

Japan posts surprise trade surplus in February

Japan posted a surprise trade surplus in February, after a record high deficit the previous month, as external demand picked up.

Investors eye China services as the next big thing

HONG KONG: As Chinese leaders encourage the country's 1.3 billion people to open their wallets to boost domestic demand, hotel chains, supermarkets and other service providers offer investors a fresh tilt at the country's growth story.