Exports rose 10.1% in the year to May as a weak yen and a moderate rise in global demand add to the nation’s stimulus policies designed to revive the economy

The country has lured global companies looking to cash in on a boom, but they face a dilemma about how much more to invest as sales slide

Afghanistan will hold peace talks with the Taliban in Qatar, Karzai said, a decision the White House described as ‘an important first step’

Europe’s trade chief will travel to Beijing for discussions amid signs that the EU and China are seeking to cool an escalating trade fight over solar panels.

Government has agreed to cut the intervention price farmers get for their rice by 20% by July, a move that could help revive exports

At least 3 die as President Hamid Karzai declares that domestic security forces are now taking security lead from the US-led NATO coalition

National Buddhism agency is monitoring monks for inappropriate behaviour after a video showed some using luxury items while flying on a private jet

China demands that the US explain extensive internet surveillance revealed by Edward Snowden, and rejects suspicions that he was spying for Beijing

After heated debate parliament approves 44 per cent increase in the country’s main fuel price and package of measures to mitigate impact on the poor

Beijing is in no position to gloat over Snowden claims. China is a million miles away from offering the protection afforded to US citizens

Myanmar has moved from a virtual client state of China, throwing itself open to change and reform, with Beijing struggling to understand its mistakes

South Korean group is coming under fire after a number of former workers suffered health problems they say the company must take responsibility for

Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese activist who escaped to US in 2012, claims New York University’s move to ask him to leave is result of Beijing pressure

India’s opposition has been dealt a blow to its chances in the 2014 election after a longtime BJP ally, the JD (U), split from the coalition

Kevin Rudd, ex Australian prime minister, adds fuel to the federal election fire with visits to key marginal seats that stamp his voter popularity

Seven trial trading schemes will test Beijing’s commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions before it decides whether to launch national system

The statement comes less than a week after the country called off negotiations with South Korea over economic co-operation projects

Snowden's presence presents government with a situation from which it will be almost impossible to emerge looking as if it has done the right thing

The US attorney-general has promised that NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden will be held accountable for leaking national security information

The ubiquity of mobile phones and email across India has prompted the government to close down the country’s telegram service