Trade
U.S., Taiwan open talks on digital trade and environment in June
Separate initiative from Indo-Pacific framework formed with China in mind
Economy
Coronavirus
'Nightmare over': Shanghai ends two-month COVID lockdown
Fears of fresh outbreak weigh on minds of millions celebrating freedom
Opinion
Musk needs to protect Twitter's data trove if takeover bid closes
Enormously influential source of behavioral insights informs global policy making
International relations
Taiwan, EU to boost economic ties to secure chip availability
Both sides focus on supply chain resilience in light of Ukraine war and COVID
Economy
Australia's economy holds up better than expected in Q1
GDP quarterly gain of 0.8% for March period beats market forecast
Economy
Japan slowly opens up to foreign tourists: 5 things to know
PM Kishida remains cautious on reviving overseas tourism as election nears
Finance
Biden, Fed Chair Powell meet to discuss 40-year-high inflation
President seeks to lower costs for gasoline, food and consumer goods
Economy
India's GDP grew 4.1% in January-March, slowest in a year
Omicron COVID wave, inflation stemming from Ukraine war dented fiscal Q4 figures
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka hikes tax rates as inflation soars to record 39.1%
Cash-strapped government attempts to boost revenue ahead of budget release
Finance
Shinsei Bank to raise interest rate tenfold on 6-month deposits
Japan bank shifts strategy to attract savings after it becomes SBI Holdings unit
Energy
Japan court rules against restarting Hokkaido nuclear power plant
Safety concerns over earthquake and tsunami cited for rare decision
Politics
Japan enacts $21bn extra budget to tackle surging prices
Funds will contribute to emergency package, including subsidies for oil wholesalers
Economy
Japan braces for further consumer price hikes starting June 1
From mayonnaise to gas, 8,000 items to cost more in 2022 amid stagnant wages
Economy
China factory activity shrinks again in May on COVID slowdown
Manufacturing purchasing managers' index rebounds slightly as restrictions ease
Economy
Imran Khan ultimatum looms as Pakistan pushes for IMF deal
Experts say PM Sharif's longevity hinges on showing army he can stabilize economy
Agriculture
Bangladesh farmers trade lowly spuds for high tea
Growers brew bumper profits with tea leaves as government eyes export markets
Automobiles
South Korea's auto production sinks to 17-year low of 3.46m
Hyundai pledges domestic expansion while smaller rivals seek rebound
Interview
Malaysia's Ismail Sabri resists rush to election as inflation bites
PM wants to 'wait for right time' to call polls, eyes GST to ease fiscal strain
Economy
Japan's April factory output slumped amid China lockdowns
Supply chain disruptions continue clouding outlook for trade-reliant economy
Opinion
Baffling COVID lockdown ruling defies legal logic
Do not expect moral vindication in Japanese courts
