ELAINE KURTENBACH

Asia business editor

Based in Bangkok, Kurtenbach is the AP’s business editor for Asia, helping to improve and expand our coverage of regional economies, climate change and the transition toward carbon-free energy. She has been covering economic, social, environmental and political trends in China, Japan and Southeast Asia throughout her career.

China’s economy slowed in the last quarter as weak consumer demand dragged on growth

China says its economy expanded at a slower-than-forecast 4.7% annual rate in the last quarter. That was sharply below the 5.3% annual pace of growth seen in the first quarter of the year.

Stock market today: Asian shares zoom higher, with Nikkei over 42,000 after Wall St sets new records

Asian shares are tracking a blistering rally on Wall Street, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surging over 42,000 for the first time.

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Fed chair’s comments give scant clues on rate cuts

Shares are mixed in Asia after testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in front of Congress provided little new guidance on when the U.S. central bank might lower interest rates.

China’s BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia

Chinese automaker BYD has inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand, part of the company’s effort to expand into Southeast Asia while also tackling wealthier markets in the U.S. and Europe.

Stock market today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits new record close, as other world markets advance

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has surged to a record close of 40,913.65, while most other major world markets also advanced.

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street hits more records

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street’s record-breaking rally powered on. Shares fell in Chinese markets but rose in the rest of the region.

Surveys show Chinese economy growing but at modest pace

Surveys of Chinese factory managers show a mixed outlook for the world’s No. 2 economy, with growth steady but not picking up much steam.

Japan revises economic growth in 1Q downward, as latest data show sluggish demand and rising prices

Japan has revised earlier estimates to show that its economy contracted at a 2.9% annual pace in the first quarter of the year, as meanwhile a survey by the central bank showed conditions remain sluggish.

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of key US inflation report

Shares have fallen in most Asian markets ahead of a key U.S. inflation report due Friday. Benchmarks fell more than 1% in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney.

Stock market today: Asian shares falter after Nvidia rebound supports Wall St

Asian shares are mixed after a rebound for Nvidia propped up a weakened Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei led regional gains, rising 1.4%.

China and the EU are open to talks on plans to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs

Officials say that China and the European Union are open to holding talks on the EU’s recent decision to sharply raise tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles.

China keeps lending rate unchanged as data show housing market is still struggling

China has kept a key lending rate unchanged despite signs of continued weakness in the second-largest economy’s manufacturing and the property sectors.

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly gain after Wall St rallies to new records

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher.

Myanmar’s economy in crisis as civil strife disrupts trade and livelihoods

Myanmar, once a thriving emerging economy, is struggling to regain momentum as the country’s civil war increasingly disrupts trade and livelihoods.

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of Fed decision on interest rates

Shares are mostly lower in Asia ahead of a decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates. In Japan, higher inflation and falling wages have raised questions about how the central bank can navigate away from near-zero interest rates.

Stock market today: Asian shares decline after report shows US manufacturing contracted in May

Asian shares have retreated after a report showed that U.S. manufacturing contracted in May. Oil prices fell and U.S. futures edged higher.

China factory indicator falls in May, suggesting growth has faltered

An official survey shows that factory activity in China slowed more than expected in May, suggesting further pressure on an economy already burdened by a prolonged crisis in the property industry.

Stock market today: Asian shares shrug off latest Wall St rout as Chinese factory activity weakens.

Asian shares are higher as investors shrug off yet another decline on Wall Street. An official survey showed a weakening in Chinese factory activity, but benchmarks in Hong Kong and Shanghai were higher.

IMF upgrades its forecast for China’s economy, but says reforms are needed to support growth

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for China’s economy, while warning that reforms are needed to sustain growth.

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street’s retreat

Shares have retreated in Asia after U.S. stocks fell under the weight of higher yields in the bond market.

UN report says that education, social safety nets vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging

A report by the United Nations says that as economies in Asia and the Pacific slow and grow older, countries need to do more to ensure that workers get the education, training and social safety nets needed to raise incomes and ensure social equity.

Stock market today: World shares are mostly higher after rebound on Wall St

Shares have advanced in Europe and Asia ahead of Monday’s Memorial Day holiday in the United States. Oil prices also rose.

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street’s slide on worries over interest rates

Asian shares are mostly lower after a retreat on Wall Street following strong economic reports that raised the possibility of interest rates staying painfully high.

China rolls out new measures to fix its property crisis, spur growth

China has announced fresh measures to revive its ailing property industry after the latest data showed housing prices slumped further in April.

Stock market today: Asian shares retreat after Wall St edges back from records

Asian shares have retreated after U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights. U.S. futures fell and oil prices edged higher.

Stock market today: Asian shares advance after another round of Wall St records

Asian shares are higher after U.S. stocks rallied to records on hopes that inflation is heading back in the right direction.

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after calm day on Wall St

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks held relatively steady on Wall Street. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 lost 1.5% but most other markets saw modest changes.

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher, though China benchmarks falter

Asian markets are mostly higher, although Chinese shares faltered. U.S. futures and oil prices edged higher.

Stock market today: Asian shares advance ahead of US jobs report

Asian shares are mostly higher ahead of a report on the U.S. jobs market. Several markets, including Tokyo and Shanghai, were closed for holidays.

Tensions between Beijing and Washington are the biggest worry for US companies in China, report says

A report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China says that simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for U.S. companies operating in China.