Bank of Japan
Japan central bank buys record $182bn of bonds in January
'Yield curve control' policy under strain; shift expected with new BOJ chief
Economy
Opinion
Time for India to be firm with drugmakers rather than deregulate
Lax stance risks opportunity for 'friend-shoring' to serve Western nations
Interview
Japan's SMFG looks outside traditional banking for growth: CEO
Overseas markets will be focus despite geopolitical risks, Jun Ohta says
Opinion
G-7 must lead the way in relieving poor nations' debt distress
Under Japan's leadership, group can stop crisis becoming human rights catastrophe
International relations
China leads the world in counterfeit, pirated products: U.S. report
WeChat flagged as 'one of the largest platforms' for fakes
Economy
Japan's GDP rebounds 2.3% in Q4, analysts estimate
Reopening from pandemic lifts spending, with exports also expected to rise
Bank of Japan
Ex-BOJ chief was skeptical about 2% inflation target in 2012
Masaaki Shirakawa's concerns can be seen in newly disclosed minutes
Politics
Taiwan's new cabinet takes aim at inflation
Tsai reshuffles leadership as ruling DPP struggles ahead of next year's election
Interview
Greek PM slams Turkey for 'sitting on the fence' over Ukraine war
Mitsotakis aims to tap Japan, India for investment after 'turning page' on debt
Finance
World Bank approves $600m loan to aid Philippines' financial sector
Only half of Filipinos aged 15 and over have accounts with financial institutions
Politics
India's hydroelectric dam duel with China sparks local resistance
Proposed 10-GW project in Himalayan state expected to submerge two towns
Economy
China manufacturing PMI tops 50 1st time in 4 months in January
Pandemic pressures ease, world's No. 2 economy regains vigor
Economy
India and ASEAN growth to slow in 2023 as interest rates rise: IMF
China expected to rebound after historically sluggish 2022, but COVID risks still loom
Economy
IMF board approves $4.7bn support program for Bangladesh
Fund says 42-month package 'will help preserve macroeconomic stability'
Economy
Japan's December factory output inches down as retail sales rise
Industrial activity falters as companies face calls to hike wages
Asia Insight
Myanmar economy hobbled by military rule despite garment boom
Reliance on fewer foreign partners limits economic recovery prospects
Currencies
Yen jumps after panel calls for Bank of Japan course change
Market watches for signals from possible BOJ deputy governor candidate
Coronavirus
WHO maintains highest alert over COVID but sees hope ahead
Pandemic is likely at a 'transition point,' World Health Organization says
Travel & Leisure
Foreign tourist spending in Japan rebounds close to pre-COVID levels
Credit card use surged after easing of entry restrictions in October
Opinion
Raising taxes on the rich will not help India
Discounted rates for big companies should be extended to small businesses
