Obama Says US To Give Philippines Two More Ships Amid South China Sea Dispute
The Philippines and some of its neighbors are fighting China's claims to most of the South China Sea.
Japan Shares Bounce Back, Leading Asian Gainers
The Tokyo stock index on Tuesday made up all of Monday's declines.
Obama To Raise ISIS, China Expansionism In Asian Summits
Terrorism and geopolitics will color discussions usually centered on economies and trade.
Asian Shares, US Futures Fall After Paris Terrorist Attacks
Analysts expect declines will be short, while crude oil rose on speculation that supply from the Middle East may be disrupted.
Asian Shares Fall After Paris Terrorist Attacks, Japan GDP Decline
Asian financial markets, the first to open since the attacks Friday night, were down Monday morning.
Paris Attacks: Timeline Of Terror And Response
Three hours of terror in Paris were followed by news of the extent of the carnage and vows to punish its perpetrators.
Hulu In Talks To Sell Stake To Time Warner To Help Compete With Netflix
The deal would value Hulu at $5 billion and make Time Warner partners with Disney, 21st Century Fox and Comcast.
Myanmar Elections: Suu Kyi Gets Majority In Lower House, Paving Way For Transition To Democracy
Aung San Suu Kyi's party won a majority in both houses of parliament, which will now elect a president by March, ending 50 years of military rule.
Myanmar Election: Suu Kyi Congratulated By President, Military Commander
The military and Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party have agreed to hold negotiations after the final results of Myanmar's elections, expected later this month.
Myanmar Election: Suu Kyi Reaches Out To Military With Her Party Poised To Control Parliament
Suu Kyi, whose political party is headed for an election victory, will have to share power with Myanmar's military, which will maintain control of key ministries.
AB InBev, SABMiller Ready With Final Merger Agreement Giving Up Miller To Coors
AB InBev's takeover of SABMiller, which has to be approved by antitrust regulators, would create a company with about one-half the industry’s profits.
Myanmar Election: Fair, Not Free, Suu Kyi Says As Her Party Racks Up Seats
Election observers say polling was credible and transparent as the country looks to end 50 years of military rule.
Myanmar Elections: Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD Won, Ruling Party Chief Says
Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose NLD party said it had won 70 percent of the vote, struck a confident, conciliatory tone Monday.
Berkshire Set For Record Q3 Profit As Kraft Heinz Merger Offsets Some Investment, Insurance Losses
However, many observers say more details on who will succeed Warren Buffett, the 85-year old investment icon, matters more than quarterly results.
US Jobs Report Expected To Confirm Federal Reserve Rate Hike Expectations
A report on the employment situation in the U.S., due Friday, is widely expected to further bolster arguments for a historic rate hike by the Federal Reserve in December.
Myanmar Election: Suu Kyi Fears 'Irregularities' As Ruling Party Leader Tips Her To Win
A leader of the ruling party says the opposition leader has the people's support.
Kraft Heinz: Expected To Announce More Job Cuts At First Earnings Report Since Merger
The company will declare third-quarter earnings a day after announcing it would shutter seven plants and eliminate jobs.
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: New CO2 'Irregularities' Discovery Could Cost $2.2B
The carmaker says 800,000 cars could be affected in the latest issue involving "irregularities" in carbon dioxide emissions data, and cost the company $2.2 billion.
Japan Post Companies Climb On Debut After Record-Breaking IPO
The three-company IPO was the world's biggest this year, and Japan's biggest in two decades. The companies' stocks rose between 15 percent and 56 percent on their first trading day.
Tesla Expected To Widen Loss But Investors Focused On Unit Sales
Tesla, which is expected to widen its quarterly losses, began selling its Model X the same month Consumer Reports withdrew its recommendation for the flagship Model S.
South China Sea: US To Conduct Two Patrols Every Quarter To Press 'Freedom Of Navigation'
The statement comes a week after the USS Lassen challenged China's claim to the area for the first time since 2012.
South China Sea: Malaysia Worried Dispute Could 'Spiral' Ahead Of Meetings With China, US
Regional defense ministers are about to meet to discuss freedom of navigation and ways to avoid international incidents.
Toyota, Honda May Report Higher Profits After Nissan Leads The Way For Japanese Carmakers
Nissan raised its profit forecast Monday, citing strong sales in the United States and Europe.
'Comfort Women,' Pyongyang's Nuclear Program Top Agenda As China, Japan, South Korea Leaders Hold First Summit In Years
Leaders of three Asian powerhouses -- China, Japan and South Korea -- are meeting for the first time since 2012 as long-running disputes fester.
Manila Airport Bullet Extortion: Philippine Authorities To Speed Up Investigation Into Passenger Allegations
Passengers in Manila airport said authorities claim to find bullets in their luggage and then try to extort money from them.
Project Loon: Indonesia Joins Google's Plan To Deliver Internet Access Via Balloons Around The World
Google's project to deliver Internet access via balloons will need about 300 balloons to form a ring around the world.
Germany's Angela Merkel On Hand As Airbus Signs $17B China Deal In Stiff Fight With Boeing
The deal was one of several agreements signed Thursday during German Chancellor Angela Merkel's trip to Beijing.
Thailand Leader Prayut Says He May Stay In Power If Protests Disrupt Return To Democracy
The government has approved a 20-month plan to write and ratify a new constitution and hold elections.
Transfield Denies Abuse In Australian Refugee Camps In Pacific Islands, Plans To Extend Contract
The Australian company that helps run refugee camps on two Pacific islands is in talks for a 5-year, $1.9 billion contract.
Indonesian President Widodo Calls For 'Restraint' In South China Sea As US Warship USS Lassen Tests China Claim
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is visiting the United States, did not refer directly to the USS Lassen's foray into waters claimed by China.