Commodities
Global commodity prices soar 50%, fastest pace in 27 years
Fears grow inflation could become source of political instability worldwide
Economy
Trade
China misses 'Phase 1' trade targets pledged under Trump deal
2021 U.S. goods trade deficit with rival rises to largest since 2018
Coronavirus
Japan to extend heightened COVID measures for Tokyo and elsewhere
Quasi-state of emergency kept in place for 3 more weeks as omicron variant surges
Economy
Japan December GDP grew 0.1% from November, as Q4 seen up 7.1%
JCER says steady corporate investment helped but household consumption weakened
Economy
Thai central bank prioritizes growth over taming inflation for now
Bank of Thailand keeps base rate at 0.5%, hopes for tourism and exports to help
Opinion
Make climate change the issue in Philippine presidential election
Worsening tropical storms have failed to bring politicians' complacency to an end
Interview
Taliban hopeful of international recognition after Oslo talks
Norwegians doubtful as confident Afghan official says 'actions speak louder'
Economy
Taiwan consumers scramble to find eggs as commodity prices surge
Farmers can no longer afford now-expensive grains and rising logistics costs
Property
China pushes low-rent apartments with looser lending cap
Lack of affordable housing adds to youth frustration over economy
Opinion
Will rising U.S. interest rates tame India's bull market?
Competing forces set to provide drama and volatility in months ahead
Coronavirus
Malaysia poised to 'completely' reopen borders from March
Eyeing economy, task force advises quarantine-free entry for vaccinated tourists
Economy
U.N. says global incomes rose -- but so did insecurity
Japan lawmaker says people need new form of capitalism and stronger voices
Interview
Rahm Emanuel emphasizes importance of U.S. being in Asia
Dropping of steel tariff 'sends unambiguous message to China,' envoy says
International relations
Taiwan to lift blanket ban on Fukushima food amid CPTPP push
Tsai removes thorny issue with Japan as she seeks support for joining trade pact
Trade
U.S. rolls back Trump-era tariff on Japanese steel
Duty on aluminum to remain in place under new agreement
Economy
India central bank reschedules policy meeting after singer's death
One-day delay devoted to mourning late Bollywood star Lata Mangeshkar
Economy
Green finance, digitalization vital for Asia after COVID: report
U.K. think tank warns of 'middle-income trap' if challenges not addressed
Economy
Indonesia's economy bounced back in 2021 with 3.69% growth
GDP accelerated in Q4 to pre-pandemic level, but COVID fear remains for 2022
Economy
COVID, Olympic restrictions hit China's Lunar New Year spending
Tourist receipts drop 3.9%, domestic trips fall 2% as people advised to stay put
Trade
China becomes top importer of Japanese food for 1st time
Scallops and whisky help Japan reach long-sought target of 1tn yen