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
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
Opinion
China's tech prowess will limit damage of economic vulnerabilities
A larger database enables quicker technological advancement
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
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
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
Economy
Japan's April imports hit record high on rising energy costs
Ninth straight month of trade deficit marks longest streak of red ink since 2015
Economy
China land revenue plunges 38% in blow to local finances
Property developers defer new projects as zero-COVID policy takes toll
Property
Prices for new homes in China fall as COVID bites
April average is first drop since December; year-on-year pace slowest since 2015
The Nikkei View
China's policy-induced slowdown is a warning to the world
Xi Jinping's zero-COVID focus threatens global supply chains
Economy
Japan's GDP shrank 0.2% in Q1 on inflation, omicron wave
Economy has contracted in 3 of last 5 quarters; yet to return to pre-COVID level