"One of the easiest policy levers ... is that you can pass a bill, appropriate money and give money to citizens to pay their ... bills," said Dan Brouillette.
Asia's biggest gaming firms — Sony, NetEase and Tencent — are continuing their acquisition and investment sprees as they look to push into new formats.
If you're worried about the economy, you may wonder how much cash to set aside. The answer varies for single workers, dual-income families and entrepreneurs.
Nuclear power could play an important part in helping Japan become self-sufficient, according to Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura.
Asia will not escape unscathed if the U.S. falls into recession, but some countries in Southeast Asia may be more badly hit than others, economists told CNBC.
The U.S. and China have taken a significant first step toward keeping U.S.-listed Chinese stocks like Alibaba from being forced off U.S. stock exchanges.