Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, easing up on his long-held tough stance on Myanmar, said Tuesday he planned to allow key sanctions legislation against the Southeast Asian nation to lapse because of the country's progress toward democracy. Full story
TOKYO (Reuters) - Few foreign activist investors have made much headway in forcing change in Japan, where a conservative corporate culture favors long-standing ties with banks, business partners and workers rather than shareholders seeking value. Full story
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to stand pat on monetary policy on Wednesday despite jitters over the recent volatility in bond markets, hoping it can prevent a renewed spike in yields by fine-tuning market operations. Full story
Two executives at Japanese auto supplier Denso Corp. are facing more than a year in U.S. federal prison for fixing prices on auto parts. Full story
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, smiling and effusive, was out to smooth ruffled feathers in India this week, promising to ease tensions and increase trade between Asia's fastest growing economies in his first trip overseas since taking office. Full story
GENEVA (Reuters) - The H7N9 virus appears to have been brought under control in China largely due to restrictions at bird markets, but caused some $6.5 billion in losses to the economy, U.N. experts said on Tuesday. Full story
After 28 years of investing, Chinese construction firm still tries to overcome distrust.
Information has emerged in the Justice Department seizure of Associated Press phone records as well as the news that reporter for Fox News is now a target of a leak investigation concerning North Korea. NBC’s Michael Isikoff reports.
A cheaper Chinese smartphone maker is gaining a cult-like following in China, reports CNBC's Eunice Yoon.
President Obama will become the first U.S. president in nearly 50 years to host a leader from Burma at the White House. He just may not mention the name “Burma.” Alex Wagner discusses the historic meeting and the meaning behind the names.
The demolition of a nearly two-mile elevated roadway marked a record-setter for China. NBCNews.com's Richard Lui reports.
A woman walks along map of China made from more than 1,800 cans of baby formula created by dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is displayed in Hong Kong on May 17, 2013 reflecting the controversy over mainland demand for milk powder. A surge in demand for formula in China sparked by fears over the sa
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks with Sonia Gandhi, chief of India's ruling Congress party, before their meeting in New Delhi in this May 20, 2013 file photo. Li, smiling and effusive, was out to smooth ruffled feathers in India this week, promising to ease tensions and increase trade between Asia
