A top Taiwan official said the deal would encourage US investment in the island and help 'the extension and expansion' of its technology industry
Prime minister cancels contracts with Italian Thai Development after crane collapses on consecutive days that killed nearly three dozen people
The world needs to mount a multinational response to cybercrimes as threats from scam centres and organised gangs are rising, UNODC says
Diversification of trade to Africa, SE Asia and other regions, helps China manage US tariffs, but it also highlights its weak domestic economy, analysts say
Indonesian president Prabowo's robust policy of ousting illegal miners and plantation operators has unnerved business groups
Cambodian officials say the 'scam centre billionaire' - hit by US sanctions and the seizure of a $15 billion worth of bitcoin in October - has been deported to China after being found on Tuesday
New study says microplastics interfere with the oceans’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide, by weakening their 'biological carbon pump', and releasing greenhouse gases as they degrade
Drone swarm sent into Thai airspace could derail ceasefire deal that ended three weeks of conflict on the Thai-Cambodian frontier, Thai army warns. The fighting has displaced half a million people on both sides.
BlackRock and shipping group MSC have said Cosco's demand for a majority stake and veto rights in running Hutchison's ports is unacceptable, so Trump and Xi may have to resolve the impasse
Court in Zug says islanders have a right to protection from cement giant Holcim's emissions, but legal challenge to bid for compensation remains
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul moved to dissolve parliament late on Thursday amid further parliamentary squabbling. He took the top office just over three months ago, but hopes an election in January or February will boost his chance of returning
Move will raise or impose new duties of up to 50% on goods such as autos, auto parts, textiles, clothing, plastics and steel from states without trade deals with Mexico