Economy
Indonesian palm oil farmers see a bleak future
Russia was a large source of fertilize; now prices are skyrocketing
Economy
Trade
Vietnam textile and apparel exports hit record high in first half
Southeast Asian country's trade pacts contribute to 23% on-year increase
Opinion
China can turn debt trap of its own making into historic opportunity
Beijing should cut its losses and focus on salvaging its reputation
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
Caixin
China resumes more international flights as COVID cases ebb
Aviation authority looks to increase travel to and from Vietnam, Thailand
Opinion
Foreigners in Japan should stop whining and put a mask on
Why do some people get so agitated about helping to save lives?
Natural disasters
Afghanistan earthquake leaves homeless waiting for uncertain relief
Taliban say they are working around the clock but need more international aid
Economy
Philippines hikes key interest rate again as inflation accelerates
Second hike in two months raises benchmark to 2.5%; Indonesia stands pat
Opinion
Youth unemployment will devastate India if left unchecked
Military recruitment uproar exposes the pain of a jobless recovery
Food & Beverage
Diageo bets on India's premium alcohol market amid inflation
Local subsidiary head to expand high-end lineup eyeing post-COVID demand
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar blocks car, luxury imports amid foreign-currency crunch
Military seeks to balance trade by slashing nonessential purchases
Economy
Laos faces public backlash as economy teeters toward default
Debt crisis triggers rare anger against communist leaders on social media
Currencies
BOJ's fight to defend yield cap feeds weak yen cycle
Speculators sell JGBs, waiting for Kuroda to capitulate amid inflation
Natural disasters
Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000, toll expected to rise
Rescue operations hampered by inaccessible terrain, recent floods
US-China tensions
USTR Tai calls U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods 'significant' leverage
Representative says removing them would likely have a limited effect on inflation
Climate Change
Japan halts aid for coal-fired plants in Indonesia, Bangladesh
Move comes amid international criticism of sector's greenhouse gas emissions
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka plans donor conference with China, India and Japan
PM hopes debt restructuring framework can be 'completed in July'
Japan election
Japan's upper house election campaign kicks off: 5 things to know
Kishida's economic, defense plans in focus as Ukraine war fuels inflation
Economy
Pakistan and IMF say bailout talks have made key progress
Islamabad expects lender to increase program funding and duration