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Free trade on the agenda for Obama’s Asia trip
A deal on the Trans-Pacific Partnership would be seen by many as a win.
President Obama travels east, still pledging a ‘pivot’
The President will visit East Asia this week – stopping in Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and South Korea.
Oil and gas will drive future control of the South China Sea
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?
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
All eyes are on China and its economy at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Bali.
Indonesia markets tumble on Fed fears
Asian markets are down, and Indonesia is getting the worst of it.
Will Japan open up roadways to more U.S. automakers?
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
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
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.
How the Fed’s big news is playing abroad
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.