Society
Japan population falls at record pace to 125.93m with births low
Tight border controls amid COVID and lack of influx to capital weigh on data
Economy
Opinion
IPEF plan is bad news for U.S. economic influence in Asia
Trade discussions of limited value unless Washington can offer enticements
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's black market for fuel churns alongside mileslong lines
Authorities clamp down as some ask, 'How else will we feed our families?'
Economy
Philippines girds for bigger inflation hit as economy slows in Q2
Expansion eased to 7.4% as higher prices squeezed consumption
Natural disasters
Record rain leaves at least seven dead in South Korean capital
With more storms on way, Yoon orders casualty prevention, control of flooded areas
Opinion
Japan needs a new policymaking approach for the digital age
California-based RAND Corp. would be a useful model
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Kyiv, Moscow trade blame for 'insane' attacks near nuclear plant
U.S. to give Ukraine $4.5bn; 2 more grain ships sail from Ukraine, Turkey says
Economy
Taiwan July exports jump but uncertainly lies ahead
Shipments to China pick up on sustained demand for tech products
Economy
Japan's June GDP expands 1.1% on strong consumption: JCER
Capital investment also grew as supply chain disruptions eased
Opinion
South Asia's deepening plight should be India's moment to shine
New Delhi's rapid economic rebound puts it in position to help neighbors
Economy
Japan's Jan.-June current account surplus shrinks to 3.51tn yen
Higher oil price, weaker yen push up import bill
Agriculture
Banana growers fight renewed extinction risk as lethal fungus spreads
Resurgence of Panama disease threatens one of world's most valuable crops
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's triple economic woes stoke fears of 'silent' famine
COVID curbs and sanctions deepen Pyongyang's isolation from the world
Opinion
Internet blocks won't solve Southeast Asia's fake-news problem
Region's governments should support media literacy and fact-checking groups
Transportation
Vietnam taxi shortage exasperates travelers and expats
Fistfights and 1-hour waits at airport as riders scrum over cabs
Economy
Big U.S. job gains stoke case for 'unusually large' Fed rate hike
Economy added 528,000 jobs last month, with unemployment rate falling to 3.5%
Finance
DBS, other ASEAN banks ride U.S. rate hikes to stronger earnings
Southeast Asia's largest banks expect higher returns from lending
Economy
India central bank raises key rate to 5.4% to cool inflation
After 50-basis-point hike, governor warns of risks from sustained price pressure
Economy
Indonesia's economy expands as exports, consumption spur growth
Southeast Asian country's GDP rose 5.44% in 2nd quarter, accelerating from 1st