Caixin
China's tax revenue sinks amid rollout of VAT refund policy
Local governments hit as Beijing tries to help businesses cope with slow growth
Economy
Australia election
Australians cast ballots in vote to pick new prime minister
Labor has a lead in opinion polls, but the conservative coalition is closing gap
Interview
Kishida lauds Indo-Pacific framework as sign of U.S. commitment
Japanese PM discusses chip partnership, 'new capitalism' and defense spending
Opinion
Japan's economic emergency requires more than 'new capitalism'
Fumio Kishida should focus on reinvigoration, not reinvention
Coronavirus
Japan waives COVID entry tests in step toward welcoming tourists
Exemptions granted to 80% of travelers as daily cap lifted to 20,000 arrivals
Interview
Kishida says rapid yen movements are 'undesirable'
Japan prime minister calls for long-term steps to mitigate currency's weakness
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka fills out cabinet as PM warns of food shortages
Tourism-dependent country already lacks fuel and medicine amid forex crisis
Opinion
China's tech prowess will limit damage of economic vulnerabilities
A larger database enables quicker technological advancement
Economy
Indonesia to impose local sales rule when palm oil exports restart
Decision comes despite bulk cooking oil prices still not down to target level
Property
Hong Kong property market faces slow recovery after COVID hit
Weak economy, rate hikes, virus restrictions hurt chances for quick rebound
Economy
China cuts borrowing rate again, seeking to revive housing sector
Move seen as response to Premier Li Keqiang's call to step up policy adjustments
Economy
Japan inflation hits 7-year high of 2.1% in April
Prices shoot past BOJ's 2% target, but central bank unlikely to tighten soon
Podcast
Asia Stream: Asia's Inflation Dilemma
Rising prices are hurting wallets across the world. The crisis is particularly bad in Sri Lanka and Turkey, and in Japan, people are facing inflation for the first time in decades.
Opinion
Inflation not Asia's only worry as growth risks intensify
Sharp downturns in the U.S., Europe and China will shift the balance decisively
Economy
As China's economy slows, Japanese exports take a hit
Cars, chips and other goods suffer biggest decline in 7 years in April
Economy
Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban on May 23
Three-week restriction ended after farmers' outcries, rupiah fall
Coronavirus
Shanghai residents get taste of freedom after six-week lockdown
A Nikkei reporter tells of his few hours outside after 49 days confined at home
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's central bank chief confirms first foreign bond default
Weerasinghe offers hope on fuel crunch, points to political stability 'improvement'
Markets
Asian markets tumble as investors fear stagflation
Stocks in Japan and China follow lead from decline in U.S. retailers
Biden's Asia policy
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is not an FTA: 5 things to know
Tailored pact seeks to counter China's clout while protecting U.S. workers