Indo-Pacific
U.S. aims to launch new Indo-Pacific framework as early as May
Washington plans nontraditional economic pact to boost Asian presence
Economy
Economy
Pakistan hikes policy rate to 12.25% in emergency meeting
Rise of 250 basis points is largest increase in several years
Economy
Fed prepares to shrink balance sheet by up to $95bn a month
Central bank officials look to 0.5-point rate hike in the future
Economy
Japan February GDP up 0.3% on steady exports to China: JCER
Private consumption also rose 0.2% despite omicron COVID wave
Coronavirus
Locked-down Shanghai residents scramble to find food
City hauls out rations as online delivery services grind to a halt
Economy
China GDP forecast to grow 5% in 2022: Nikkei survey
Beijing seen falling short of 5.5% growth target amid COVID rebound, Ukraine war
Economy
Ukraine war's impact on Asian economies splits global lenders
World Bank pessimistic on region's outlook, while ADB sees continued strength
Opinion
Toward carbon neutrality: the role of the EU sustainable finance strategy
Geopolitical situation underlines the need to move away from fossil fuels
Finance
Fed to begin 'rapid' balance sheet reduction as soon as May: official
Brainard suggests U.S. central bank ready to take 'stronger' action on raising interest rates
Opinion
Narendra Modi's COVID triumph has India ready for liftoff
After two difficult years, the South Asian giant has found its stride again
Currencies
Yen second only to ruble as worst-performing major currency
Japan's dependence on imported energy and food creates structural weakness
Trade
Singapore welcomes U.S. 'high-ambition' trade engagement in Asia
But USTR Katherine Tai says framework needs to 'defend' American interests
Economy
Nippon Life to lower rate of return for corporate pension plans
Insurer forced to make first cut in 21 years amid ultra-low rate policy
Economy
BOJ's Kuroda cautions recent yen moves have been 'somewhat rapid'
No change to view that weak yen is positive for Japan's economy, governor says
Economy
South Korea March inflation hits decade high on supply challenges
Price hikes fueled by rising energy and commodity costs due to Ukraine war
Transportation
Laos' logistics vision for ASEAN: All rails lead to Vientiane
Government eyes capital as link from Southeast Asia to China
Politics
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam not seeking second term
Chief executive's tenure saw backlash over security law, COVID outbreak
Currencies
Myanmar central bank says FX deposits must be converted into kyat
Residents fear complying with order might mean losing access to their money
Economy
Ukraine war hits ASEAN growth outlook: JCER/Nikkei survey
Economists downgrade GDP forecasts for the Philippines and Thailand