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.
Economy
Economy
Turkey inflation surges to 70%, putting Erdogan in a bind
Against high prices, support falls for president who faces an election next year
Finance
Turkey holds key rate at 14% even with inflation at 61%
Bank blames rising prices on external factors, as economists see CPI hitting 70%
Energy
Russia-Ukraine war prompts PTTEP to produce more oil and gas
Thai exploration arm invests massively to boost profits, secure energy supply
Economy
Turkey posts G-20 topping 11% growth in 2021 as exports surge
Country benefits from supply-chain realignment, despite runaway inflation
Ukraine war
Ukraine crisis sends grain prices soaring, threatens food security
Wheat and corn costs approach levels seen during Arab Spring unrest
Commodities
Global commodity prices soar 50%, fastest pace in 27 years
Fears grow inflation could become source of political instability worldwide
Interview
Turkish finance minister expects inflation to peak in April
Nureddin Nebati tells Nikkei he is confident the lira will stabilize in 2022
Politics
Turkey's Erdogan sacks statistics chief as inflation tension escalates
Sait Erdal Dincer lasts just 10 months in role amid reports of friction over direction of policy
International relations
South Korea inks deal to lend Egypt $1bn for infrastructure
With Moon in Cairo, leaders also discuss sale of self-propelled howitzers
Trade
Kashmir's apple growers demand action against Iranian imports
Protests mount as prices plunge and unsold produce piles up
Economy
Turkey inflation back to single digits by mid-2023: finance minister
With elections due next year, rate expected to start to fall in Q1 this year
Opinion
World needs a long-term plan to avoid repeat energy crises
Counterproductive short-term fixes will only lead to more economic pain
Economy
Turkey inflation surges 36% amid lira crisis, highest since 2002
Producer price index up up nearly 80% last year after import costs soar
Interview
Turkey weighs inflation-protected lira bonds to bolster currency
Bank deposit guarantee will attract $16bn in 1st month, Erdogan's financial adviser says
Economy
Turkey's lira logs worst year in two decades under Erdogan
President asks citizens to keep all savings in lira
Climate Change
Divestment in oil industry adding to global pollution problems
Transfer of green tech to sector slows as Chinese, Russian firms takeover
Markets
Turkish elections may hinge on short window of lira calm
Erdogan says forex 'bubble' has burst and country heading for stable summer
Currencies
Turkey's lira rallies late after Erdogan bolsters currency
Nation's bank group says about $1bn sold in markets
Indo-Pacific
Leader of African trade bloc issues call for Asian investors
Mene moves to boost Turkish investment in Africa during Istanbul summit