Economy
New Zealand central bank surprises by reducing stimulus
Kiwi dollar jumps after RBNZ halts pandemic bond-buying program
Economy
Economy
Singapore GDP rebounds 14.3% in April-June quarter
Manufacturing offsets impact of four weeks of renewed COVID restrictions
Opinion
Fintech disrupter model is broken beyond repair
Most will have to either pack up, shut up or shut down
Politics
Vietnam to tighten grip on Facebook and YouTube influencers
Hanoi proposes new rules to crack down on what it calls fake news
Trade
China's export growth quickens as global vaccinations lift demand
Customs official warns overall trade rise may slow in the second half of 2021
Opinion
The Olympics are here but at what cost to Japan's reputation?
Tokyo has overplayed its cultural exceptionalism hand from the start
Belt and Road
Laos deepens reliance on China for key transport projects
Construction cost could amount to around $18bn amid 'debt trap' concerns
Coronavirus
Indonesia central bank slashes 2021 GDP outlook to 3.8%
Lowered forecast from 4.6% assumes COVID curbs to remain for 4 to 6 weeks
Opinion
Why we should care about fate of the Mekong
Worsening environmental degradation will impact millions
COVID vaccines
Singapore looks to 'live with COVID' as vaccine coverage nears 50%
Officials aim to treat virus like flu but Asian neighbors' surges dim travel hopes
Economy
Vietnam to pilot virtual currency as crypto thrives in gray zone
Central bank instructed to develop blockchain-based digital money
Market Spotlight
Beijing's Didi blast shakes $2tn of China stocks in US
Shadow hangs over Wall St after troubled IPO but bonds still attract investment
Opinion
Malaysia's politicians brawl while the economy burns
Ten years of rudderless leadership is suddenly coming to a head
Trade
Blockchain greases trade wheels between 7 Asian-Pacific economies
TradeWaltz aims to keep supply chains of 5,000 companies moving at steady pace
Climate Change
BOJ climate change plan stirs debate over central bank role
New funding scheme supports decarbonization, but faces challenges
Economy
Japan bolsters human rights safeguards in textiles over Xinjiang
Companies to check supply chains for abusive labor practices and poor pay
Society
India's most populous state seeks to promote two-child policy
Proposal would bar couples who break guideline from government jobs and benefits
Economy
G-20 finance ministers back global corporate tax deal
Minimum levy of 15% aims to deter companies from seeking havens
Fires
Bangladesh factory owner arrested over fire that killed 52 workers
Six-story facility built without permission and lacked emergency exits, police say
