Economy
Dollar drought leaves Sri Lanka groping in the dark
Oil in short supply, basic necessities grow scarce as foreign reserves dwindle
Economy
Natural disasters
M6.6 quake rattles parts of Japan, no tsunami triggered
At least 9 injuries from temblor in southwestern, western areas
Natural disasters
Tonga islands face food shortages a week after volcano eruption
Long-term aid to archipelago will be 'essential,' WHO official says
Economy
Japanese inflation rises 0.5% for second month as fuel costs surge
CPI growth at fastest pace in almost two years but remains below BOJ's 2% target
Economy
Philippine fish import plan riles fisherfolk and politicians
Typhoon Rai, South China Sea issues contribute to shortage in archipelago nation
International relations
South Korea inks deal to lend Egypt $1bn for infrastructure
With Moon in Cairo, leaders also discuss sale of self-propelled howitzers
Currencies
Yen's lost decades: Japanese buying power sinks to near 50-year low
Loss of currency strength threatens higher costs for imports
Interview
Tonga volcano: An explosion, then a rain of ash and rocks
Local journalist describes moment of eruption, ongoing water shortage
Climate Change
Decarbonizing shipping will cost '$1.5tn over 20-30 years'
'We need sustainable profitability,' Ocean Network Express chief says
Natural disasters
Aid finally reaches devastated Tonga, water supply ship awaited
New Zealand air force C-130 lands after volcanic ash cleared from runway
Economy
Sri Lanka raises rates to rein in prices, boost reserves
Island nation pushing to avoid default later in year
Coronavirus
Thailand to resume no-quarantine entry from February
Low omicron risk gives nation hope to restart tourism via vaccinated visitors
Opinion
Asia on the front line as energy security outranks climate change
The last year has provided a sharp and uncomfortable wake-up call
Economy
Thailand takes step toward decriminalizing marijuana
Looser rules could help key tourism sector rebuild after pandemic
International relations
Australia and New Zealand compete with China for Tonga influence
Neighboring countries send ships and aid to help nation after volcanic eruption
Economy
China cuts benchmark lending rate for 2nd straight month
Central bank's move differs from Western peers' tighter policy amid inflation
Datawatch
Women's working hours underscore gender disparity in Japan
Burden of overtime and job transfers dissuade women from full-time employment
Economy
Japan's December exports grew faster than expected
Supply bottlenecks ease but chip shortage remains for automakers
Natural disasters
Tongans' phone service partially restored after tsunami
Full internet connectivity likely to take at least month to bring back