AP

  • Aug 7
  • 2 min read

Thai opposition will strive to overcome setback

The opposition Move Forward Party has been dissolved

Thailand
  • Aug 7
  • 2 min read

Frontloading of orders should boost China's exports

Import growth rebounded in July on stronger US shipments; export growth slowed by value but is stronger by volumes

China
  • Aug 6
  • 7 min read

Japan will step up efforts to attract inward FDI

Tokyo is courting foreign direct investment (FDI) in strategic sectors amid yen depreciation and geopolitical risks

Japan
  • Aug 6
  • 2 min read

Australia leaves rate unchanged amid inflation concern

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left its benchmark interest rate, the cash rate, unchanged today

Australia
  • Aug 6
  • 2 min read

Bangladesh army chief will be under intense scrutiny

Establishment of an interim government is awaited after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as prime minister

Bangladesh
  • Aug 6
  • 2 min read

Killing is reminder of risks in Indonesia’s Papua

Some 18 months after a New Zealander pilot was taken hostage, a fellow pilot and countryman has been killed

Indonesia
  • Aug 5
  • 7 min read

Race for Sri Lankan presidency will be tight

The presidential election looks set to have as many as three genuine contenders

Sri Lanka
  • Aug 5
  • 2 min read

Vietnam’s new party leader will aim for continuity

To Lam succeeds the late Nguyen Phu Trong as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam

Vietnam