Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar tightens grip on forex rates to combat kyat slippage
Central bank reinstates old regulation but concerns arise in growing black market
Economy
Afghanistan turmoil
IMF cuts off Afghanistan funds as Taliban take control
US mounted pressure campaign to block $455m payment due next week
Opinion
Ghosts of Malaysia's past imperil its economic future
New leader will have less than a year to govern before the next election
Politics
Xi's China moves away from Deng Xiaoping's 'get rich first'
President calls for wealth redistribution and clampdown on high incomes
Economy
Philippines slashes 2021 economic growth target amid lockdown
Expansion of 4% to 5% is now expected, down from 6% to 7%
Opinion
India nowhere near ready to substitute for China
Better integration into existing value chains is needed first
Opinion
Japan's new Digital Agency needs a serious policy maker
Government's choice for key role must be properly vetted
Politics
China cities push 3-child policy with cash and leave
Push comes as Xi looks to boost birthrate amid demographic crisis
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghan central bank chief flees Kabul as he blames chaos on Ghani
Acting Gov. Ahmady 'disgusted by the lack of any planning by Afghan leadership'
Economy
Australia's central bank ready to act if COVID curbs threaten economy
August meeting minutes show RBA continues to review bond buying plan
Asia Insight
Thailand's COVID crisis exposes the reality of '2% unemployment'
Official figure masks increasing woes that could add to premier's headaches
Economy
Delta surge clouds hopes for Japan GDP recovery
Rebound seen as unlikely at least until year-end as vaccinations lag
Coronavirus
Japan set to extend Tokyo state of emergency to Sept. 12
Affected areas to be expanded to Hyogo, Fukuoka and five other prefectures
Opinion
The myth of Chinese investment in Afghanistan
Little evidence that war-torn country is a strategic priority for Beijing
Politics
Jokowi says COVID shouldn't hinder Indonesia structural reforms
President proposes budget aimed at boosting recovery and fiscal consolidation
Economy
Thailand GDP expands 7.5% on year in Q2, but outlook is grim
COVID delta strain forces Prayuth government to lower forecast
Economy
China recovery loses steam as factory output and retail sales slow
Export growth cools in July as new COVID outbreaks disrupt business
Opinion
Get Janet Yellen to Beijing and let the healing begin
U.S. Treasury secretary is ready for the China reboot the world needs
Economy
Japan GDP rebounds in Q2 with 1.3% annualized growth
First uptick in 2 quarters beats forecasts despite COVID state of emergency
Market Spotlight
Heat rises on Turkey's central bank chief
Satisfying Erdogan and financial markets proves a major dilemma for Kavcioglu