With a rapidly oscillating geopolitical dynamic, one underscored by escalating trade tensions between major powers, Asian leaders called for adherence to a «rules-based» order, and rejected unilateral and protectionist moves, on the closing day of the World Economic Forum on Asean in Hanoi.

Asian markets extended their gains Friday on hopes for China-US trade talks, while Turkey's lira held up after a shock hike in the country's interest rate and a dip in US inflation.

The cross-border e-commerce trade volume between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries will increase by 50 percent in 2018, boosted by trade facilitation, according to an expert.

The name of Daniel Zhang, or Zhang Yong in Chinese, has grabbed the headlines as Jack Ma, co-founder and chairman of e-commerce giant Alibaba, announced on Monday his plans to step down on Sept 10 next year and hand over control of Alibaba to Zhang, the current CEO of the company.

With hundreds of new cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects being released daily, it’s difficult for investors to discern which digital coins are worth backing or are potential scams with no value.

Communication and Information Minister Rudiantara said on Thursday that Google had agreed to help mitigate the potential for political conflicts in Indonesia and assured the government that it would not accept any political advertisements ahead of the country's 2019 general election.

DHL eCommerce, a division of the world's logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group, has facilitated growth of over 40 per cent for Adidas Thailand's retail revenue by enabling deliveries for the adidas.co.th site.

China warned Wednesday that protectionism poses a «serious hazard» to growth and cautioned «individual countries» against isolationism, in a veiled reference to the deepening trade spat between Washington and Beijing.

Sri Lanka's national airline said Wednesday it has stopped serving cashews after the country's president flew into a rage over nuts served to him on a flight to Colombo.

China Daily compiles a photo gallery of Jack Ma, Alibaba's co-founder and chairman, showing him with world leaders. Jack Ma announced in an open letter that he will step down in a year's time as the chair of the company he founded 20 years ago.

With trade tensions, an Italian government bucking at deficit limits and emerging market currency woes threatening the eurozone, observers will look to the European Central Bank for reassurance Thursday, while policymakers strive to project stability.

Japanese semiconductor firm Renesas on Tuesday announced a deal to buy California-based IDT in a cash deal valued at $6.7 billion.

Dutch banking giant ING on Tuesday axed its top financial officer following a scandal over the firm's failure to vet clients in order to prevent money laundering.

Pakistan and China on Sunday agreed to formally invite “third-country” investors to be part of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and add social sector and regional development schemes to the existing portfolio of CPEC projects.

Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index rose on Monday, snapping a six-day losing streak, although investors remained vigilant about a possible escalation in the US-China trade war.

Hong Kong and Shanghai led a broad sell-off across most Asian markets Monday after Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on all Chinese imports, ramping up fears of an all-out trade war between the world's top two economies.

Leading office stationery and equipment supplier COL Public Co Ltd aims to set up 1,000 OfficeMate franchise units in the next five years. 

Despite bright outlook for Myanmar in the coming years, the Siam Cement Group (SCG)’s growth target for the country this year may be hit by inflation and flooding  across the country, said Surachai Pomjindachote, the Thai firm’s country director for Myanmar.

SET Index is not expected to rise and will face limited downside risks this week.  The SET Index plunged more than 30 points last week, under pressure from volatile emerging-market currencies as well as concerns over US-China trade war with a possible third round of revenge and retaliation.

China's trade surplus with the United States ballooned to a new record $31 billion in August despite a raft of US tariffs, official data showed Saturday, adding fuel to the flames of a searing trade war.

British Airways said that the personal and financial details of customers making bookings between August 21 and September 5 had been stolen in a data breach involving 380,000 bank cards.

A lawsuit filed Thursday accuses Tesla chief Elon Musk of trying to «burn» short-sellers by falsely tweeting that funding had been secured to take the electric car maker private.

RTB Technology introduced premium Bluetooth neckband earphones “Beoplay E6”, featuring contemporary design and a consistent high sound performance in challenging environments.

Thai travellers’ spending is expected to see the largest jump compared to the Asian and global average when it comes to the amount of money intended to spend for the next trip, according to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions Study.

Asian equities were mixed Thursday following the previous day's rout as concerns about contagion from emerging markets fray investor nerves, while sentiment is also being dampened by the possibility of further US tariffs on China.

Three US law firms－Rosen Law Firm, Schall Law Firm and Pomerantz LLP－announced on their official websites on Wednesday they are investigating whether Chinese e-commerce giant JD made false or misleading statements on the case of its founder and chairman Liu Qiangdong or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

Banking club issues new guidelines to tackle increasing rush after last week’s breakdown.

Chinese e-commerce giant JD's shares plunged on Tuesday, the first trading day on the Nasdaq stock market after the exposure of company founder and CEO Liu Qiangdong's arrest in the US, according to a report by wallstreetcn.com.

Asian markets tumbled Wednesday on growing concerns about emerging market economies, adding to the uncertainty stoked by Donald Trump's trade rows with China and Canada.

Argentina «made progress» on Tuesday in talks with the International Monetary Fund aimed at securing an accelerated disbursement of a $50 million loan it hopes will calm its debilitating economic crisis.

A popular business news website in the United States on Monday published a list showing which states of the nation could be hit the most in trade disputes with China.

Siam Cement Group is hosting a Hackathon competition over three days and two nights.

Thai Airways International (THAI) has cancelled more flights on the Bangkok-Osaka route due to the temporary closure of Kansai Airport after Typhoon Jebi hit the city.

Chinese restaurant review and food delivery giant Meituan-Dianping said it aims to raise up to $4.4 billion for its initial public offering in Hong Kong, despite a lukewarm response to other recent IPOs in the city.

Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday following recent losses but investors moved cautiously as they await the latest developments in Donald Trump's trade spats with China and Canada.