Trade
Singapore, South American Mercosur bloc conclude trade pact talks
Investments in Brazil by Singapore could grow $2bn by 2041, ministry says
Economy
Inflation
Japan's inflation stays above BOJ's target for third month in row
Nationwide core CPI rose 2.2% in June from a year earlier
Economy
Myanmar economy to grow 3% as recovery lags: World Bank
Prepandemic activity unlikely to return soon despite weaker-than-expected COVID hit
Sri Lanka crisis
How much does Sri Lanka owe China? Question looms over new president
Broad measure puts Beijing's share at 20% of national total, above official data
Opinion
G-20 must invest in collective health to ready for next pandemic
Members should contribute more to fund prevention, preparedness and response
Interview
Biden could temporarily lower China tariffs, U.S. lawmaker says
Ami Bera says anything to get goods on shelves for consumers is good
Inflation
ECB raises rates more than expected to fight off runaway inflation
Benchmark deposit rate lifted by 50 basis points to zero percent
Economy
BOJ's Kuroda blames yen's weakness on the dollar's strength
Central bank chief rules out even temporary adjustment in monetary policy
Sri Lanka crisis
Meet Wickremesinghe: Sri Lankan president sworn in as doubts swirl
'Man with no mandate' faces Asia's toughest economic challenge
Opinion
Pakistan's military-run enterprises need upgrade to revive economy
Corporate empire has potential to be globally competitive
Economy
Japan logs biggest half-year trade deficit on energy price hikes
Gap climbed to $57bn as imports jumped 37% on year driven by Ukraine war
Cryptocurrencies
Thailand's SCB delays deal with Bitkub amid tighter crypto rules
Postponement raises concern about growth curbs on nation's digital money trade
US-China tensions
Biden plans talks with Xi soon, first time in four months
President expresses concern on Taiwan trip by House Speaker Pelosi
Economy
ADB cuts Asia's growth forecast to 4.6%, lifts inflation outlook
Ukraine war crimps growth, spurs price rises in emerging Asia
Economy
Just weeks in, Marcos faces doubts over mixed economic agenda
Philippine businesses wary over veto for special zone and lack of policy details
China debt crunch
China province seeks lifeline for debt-ridden infrastructure projects
Guizhou asks for payment extensions and restructuring, with nod from Beijing
Coronavirus
Macao to reopen casinos Saturday in gradual easing of COVID curbs
Residents still required to stay home; cinemas, fitness clubs to remain closed
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe elected president after Rajapaksa exit
Security tight as six-time PM has already faced heavy pressure from protesters
Sri Lanka crisis
IMF hopes to complete Sri Lanka aid talks 'as quickly as possible'
Georgieva says global outlook to be downgraded as recession risk 'has gone up'
Travel & Leisure
Visitors to Japan decrease even after reopening to tourists
New COVID wave clouds outlook for further easing of entry restrictions
