Inflation
South Korea inflation in June rose fastest in nearly 24 years
CPI climbed 6%, above central bank's 2% target for 15th consecutive month
Inflation
Economy
New Zealand business outlook wavers due to costs, interest rates
65% of companies expected conditions to deteriorate: survey
Economy
Indonesia inflation rate climbs to 5-year high of 4.35% in June
Increase exceeds target of 2% to 4% as oil prices and Ukraine war wreak havoc
Inflation
Apple hikes prices on products in Japan, with iPhone 13 up 19%
Weakening yen threatens to sap company's overseas earnings
Economy
Japan business mood dims for a 2nd quarter as costs rise: BOJ Tankan
China lockdown, inflation hit exporters; services helped by post-COVID reopening
Opinion
Australia's central bank's reasoning needs rethinking
Wages policy lies at the heart of the new government's challenge
Inflation
South Korea hikes minimum wage 5% to $7.40, on par with U.S., Tokyo
Rapid inflation and runaway property prices squeeze workers
Ukraine war
Indonesia's Jokowi offers to broker peace in meeting with Zelenskyy
G-20 president is Asia's first leader to visit Kyiv and Moscow since war began
Currencies
Yen briefly dips into 137-range against dollar for fresh 24-year low
Disparity between Fed hawks and BOJ doves spurs sales of Japan's currency
Economy
Solid exports and consumer spending lift Vietnam GDP 7.72% in Q2
Post-COVID recovery is strong but could be hit by rising crude oil prices
Finance
U.S. rate rises hit Japanese megabanks' finances hard
Unrealized losses on bonds total $12.5bn for the three top banks
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka halts fuel to non-essential services as crisis worsens
Only trains, buses and other necessary vehicles allowed gas from Tuesday
Inflation
Taiwan's first power price hike in 4 years jolts chip sector
Rate increase on heavy users comes as industry faces inflation, demand woes
Inflation
Bank of Japan's government bond holdings exceed 50% of total
Central bank's debt holdings hit record high in defense of its yield cap
Inflation
Jokowi emphasizes inflation battle over global trade in cabinet
Indonesian president appoints sixth trade minister in eight-year term
Market Spotlight
Inflation, supply chain disruptions dampen Asian stocks
Interest hikes in emerging markets create uncertainties this year
Datawatch
Boon or bane? Japan's LDP boosts support among older voters
Ruling party struggles to win over more 20- and 30-somethings ahead of July election
Economy
Indonesian palm oil farmers see a bleak future
Russia was large source of fertilizer; now prices are skyrocketing
Japan election
Kishida battles inflation as opposition goes on election attack
As upper house poll looms, Japanese PM attempts to soften price rises
Inflation
Japan consumer inflation tops BOJ target for 2nd month in row
Core CPI for May rose 2.1% from a year earlier, challenging central bank policy