Dhara Ranasinghe, CNBC

North Korea’s rocket launch a test for Asia’s leaders

Politics

The nation’s provocative move comes at a politically sensitive time, as several countries in the region elect new officials.

South Korean stocks whacked as war threat looms

Conflict

Are treasurys falling out of favor with China?

Economics

What’s really behind China’s cash crunch

Economics
The World

After the Fed, China Bears return with vengeance

What’s important in Asia this week

Economics

Concerns over Chinese monetary policy have led many regional central banks to consider new economic strategies.

Just how low will China allow growth to go?

Chinese economic growth is projected to be the lowest in 23 years. How long will Beijing let this last?

Is a big China currency move in the works?

Economics

China’s recent string of economic reforms has analysts expecting greater currency liberalization soon.

China’s 260 million new spenders may save economy

260 million new urban dwellers are poised to jumpstart growth.

The quiet evolution of the Singapore consumer

Economics

Singapore’s economy has evolved in part thanks to worldly travelers