Opinion
Crypto meltdown highlights need for urgent regulatory intervention
Opaque industry is an invitation to sleazy operators to do their worst
Economy
Economy
Japan's April imports hit record high on rising energy costs
Ninth straight month of trade deficit marks longest streak of red ink since 2015
Economy
Thai inflation pressure grows as government cuts oil subsidy
Businesses demand curbs on spiraling diesel price
Indo-Pacific
Thailand to join talks on U.S.-led Indo-Pacific framework
Government says decision not a binding commitment for membership
Economy
China land revenue plunges 38% in blow to local finances
Property developers defer new projects as zero-COVID policy takes toll
Opinion
G-20 must stick together to save the global economy
Cooperation requires mutual trust and respect
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka pushes airline privatization as debt grace period ends
Experts welcome PM's plan for national carrier despite doubts over finding buyer
Property
Prices for new homes in China fall as COVID bites
April average is first drop since December; year-on-year pace slowest since 2015
The Nikkei View
China's policy-induced slowdown is a warning to the world
Xi Jinping's zero-COVID focus threatens global supply chains
Australia election
Soaring cost of living hangs over Australian election
The winner of Saturday's poll will have to tackle accelerating inflation
Economy
Japan's GDP shrank 0.2% in Q1 on inflation, omicron wave
Economy has contracted in 3 of last 5 quarters; yet to return to pre-COVID level
China tech
China lockdowns a 'double killer' of online, offline businesses: JD.com CEO
Latest outbreak hurts consumers and supply chains more severely, Xu Lei says
Economy
Southeast Asia recovery at risk over inflation, China lockdowns
Thailand and Philippines downgrade GDP outlooks for the full year
Coronavirus
Shanghai claims 'zero-COVID' status after six-week lockdown
Milestone tempered by tighter measures in other cities hit by virus outbreaks
Interview
U.S. Fed board member says 75bp rate hike on table in autumn
Comment comes as U.S. faces highest inflation in around four decades
Food & Beverage
Suntory hikes soft drink prices in Japan's latest taste of inflation
Rivals seen following move, but risk tough sell for consumers and stores
Economy
Thai economy back on track with 2.2% growth in Q1 as exports surge
Weak baht boosts trade, but higher inflation sapping purchasing power
Opinion
Japan offers youthful model for aging societies through digital technology
Innovations now can help world resolve looming demographic challenge
Interview
Japan should quickly spend more on defense: former Pentagon official
Ex-USTR official says Indo-Pacific pact needs creative ways to include Taiwan