Vietnam's campaign against inflation promises to rivet attention on the  country's economic stability and development path in the run-up to the  Asian Development Bank Annual Meeting in Hanoi in early May

The deal that ended with the building of a $1bn assembly plant for South Korean car manufacturer Kia in a rural US state has had wide-reaching implications, both economic and cultural. And although there has been a price to pay on both sides, it appears to be outweighed by the benefits

Programme offers affected companies office space in Tokyo and logistical support for five business days

Thailand’s central bank governor has had an eventful start in the role, raising basis points and watching the baht appreciate. He talks to Simon Montlake about how this will affect his plans