Ukraine war
China's Sinopec to keep buying Russian oil and gas, exec says
President calls purchases 'normal trading cooperation'
Business
Currencies
Yen hits 6-year low on BOJ move to tamp down bond yields
Japan's central bank pledges to keep policy loose as major peers tighten up
Travel & Leisure
CEO of Australian casino group Star quits amid Chinese cash probe
Bekier 'takes responsibility' for alleged failings of money laundering controls
Ukraine war
Ukraine receives moment of silence for support at Oscars ceremony
Text message on screen adds the hashtag #StandWithUkraine.
Arts
Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Oscar for best international film
'CODA' becomes first streamed movie to take home best picture
Supply Chain
Apple to cut iPhone, AirPods output amid Ukraine war uncertainty
Lower orders to suppliers are early sign of pressure on tech industry
Transportation
Philippine Airlines parent resumes trading after bankruptcy exit
Flag carrier aims to take off with more cargo and digitized operations
Arts
Will Smith, Chris Rock confrontation shocks Oscars audience
Show sees historic wins for LGBTQ, deaf actors; 'Drive My Car' snags foreign prize
Finance
Under pressure at home, Chinese online brokers expand offshore
After making splash in Singapore, Futu and Tiger turn attention to Australia
Trade
Japanese rice overcomes price barrier to log record exports
Exports to Singapore and Hong Kong up about 30% in 2021
Market Spotlight
Why do Chinese investors pay more for the same shares?
Premium for mainland stocks over Hong Kong counterparts recently hit 7-year high
Ukraine war
Russia warns media: don't report interview with Ukrainian president
Zelenskyy spoke to several Russian publications
Opinion
Japan's original shareholder activist outshines his rivals
Yoshiaki Murakami's second act has the same script but in a different theater
Supply Chain
China opens wallet to keep trans-Eurasian express moving
Operators cover 'war insurance' and slash rates
Climate Change
Are energy companies' carbon neutral gas products truly green?
'Environmental friendly' LNG from Shell, BP, Total may not work as advertised
Retail
Indonesia's small shops attract big interests amid digital wave
Mitsui & Co. and others push DX in country's largest retail segment
Ukraine war
ASEAN faces 'collateral damage' from Ukraine war's Europe impact
From Singapore to Thailand, spillover threatens COVID-hit economies anew
Health Care
South Korea senior care industry gets smart boost
Aging population sparks need for services but cost pressures limit profitability
Arts
A win for this Indian documentary would make Oscars history
'Writing With Fire' chronicles how a group of Dalit women became investigative reporters