Economy
China economy hit in April as zero-COVID slams brakes on growth
Widespread lockdowns dent consumer spending; vehicle sales plunge
Economy
Australia election
Economy key to Australian election: 5 things to know
National security vis-a-vis China also a big challenge for next government
Opinion
Prevailing uncertainty can work to boost Asian growth
Tech and tourism-oriented economies stand to benefit the most
Market Spotlight
How 'transitory' is Japanese inflation?
From flour to fridges: Price pressures loom, but BOJ and experts say they won't last
Economy
New data transfer rules pursued to keep out China and Russia
Japan, U.S. and South Korea seek alternative to APEC framework
Sri Lanka crisis
Nepotism, bad policy push Sri Lanka to brink of economic ruin
Some blame China's 'debt trap diplomacy' but reasons for crisis are legion
Business trends
Thai restaurants and bars ride the 'omakase' boom
COVID restrictions and star chefs fuel spending on high-end food and drinks
Opinion
China's bet on Sara Duterte pays off
How Beijing has cultivated Mindanao's most important family
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka eases curfew as new PM begins forming cabinet
New ministers appointed from old regime -- move unlikely to satisfy protesters
Currencies
Thai baht hits 5-year low as China curbs foreign travel
Beijing's COVID clampdown dims recovery outlook for Thailand's tourism industry
Coronavirus
Shanghai targets zero community spread of COVID by mid-May
Social and business restrictions likely to ease if goal reached for 3 straight days
Currencies
China's yuan extends declines to 19-month low
Big exporter's tightly managed currency appears on way to sixth weekly drop
Economy
Japan's current-account surplus to shrink 75% over 2 years: survey
Economists point to fossil fuel dependence, negative feedback from weak yen
Currencies
Hong Kong central bank steps in to support weakening currency
Marks first such intervention in 18 months
Opinion
Beijing's zero-COVID policy does what Trump's trade war could not
Signs that multinationals are getting serious about pulling out of China
Comment
For Bongbong, economic growth key to restoring Marcos family honor
Philippines' president-elect must avoid crony capitalism and corruption
Economy
Philippine GDP grows 8.3% in Q1 ahead of Marcos inauguration
Economist fears debt burden will stay at 'dangerously elevated levels'
Food & Beverage
China food prices soar as zero-COVID policy stokes inflation
Vegetables driven up 24% by transport disruption and high fuel costs