Datawatch
COVID worsens Japan's persistent gender gap in child care
Day care closures hit working moms disproportionately, deepening labor shortage
Editor's Picks
Ukraine war
Nuclear plant fire conjures Chernobyl nightmare
Russian forces take control of Zaporizhzhia site after dangerous fight
The age of 'Great China'
China's aging population leads to predictions of '17-year supremacy'
Leaders need another $7.8tn to realize Xi's 'common prosperity'
Business Spotlight
Advertisers struggle to navigate China's shifting beauty standards
Models that don't conform to a narrow ideal can spark a social media outcry
Interview
Russia's top bank must be hit with sanctions: Ukrainian minister
Kyiv seeks not NATO planes and pilots, but 'surface-to-air defense systems'
Interview
Philippines' Ressa says Russia uses dual tactics to 'destroy truth'
Nobelist says lies spread 'bottom up and top down,' urges laws to fight back
China up close
Analysis: Ukraine crisis throws China's top 7 leaders into disarray
Aligning with Russia comes at a huge cost
Technology
Uber to expand 'dark stores' in Japan, becoming retailer
Meal delivery arm to increase physical footprint for fast online groceries
Tea Leaves
In the world's biggest democracy, symbols matter
India's party political emblems remain important despite rising literacy
The Big Story
Asia's femtech revolution: the quest for better women's health
Underserved by mainstream health care, women from India to Japan turn to technology
Asia Insight
Sri Lanka faces food shortages and a meager New Year
Organic agriculture stunts crop yields, forcing lean times on debt-ridden nation
Interview
Vladimir Putin will fail at subduing Ukraine: Francis Fukuyama
'End of History' scholar remains steadfast advocate of liberal democracy
Interview
Ukraine urges Visa and MasterCard to halt Russian cards
Asia should follow sanctions set by U.S. and Europe, central bank chief says
Market Spotlight
Gold price swings as Ukraine crisis sharpens market divide
Bulls say the metal is a safe haven but bears point to rising interest rates
Ukraine war
Satellite images unveil Russian spearhead of Ukraine invasion
Floating bridge instrumental in bringing forces from north to Kyiv
Ukraine war
Satellite images reveal how Russia's Ukraine invasion unfolded
Strategic targets including aircraft, runways and oil storage depots damaged
Business Spotlight
AirAsia parent Capital A faces scrutiny over recovery plan
Malaysian bourse angers airline boss Tony Fernandes with restructuring demand
Technology
China's Oppo aims to double high-end phone sales despite chip crunch
Smartphone maker fuels global expansion bid with first in-house chip
Interview
U.K. eyes 'high-tech areas' to penalize Russia over Ukraine
Trade secretary Trevelyan sees energy export 'chance' after Nord Stream 2 halted
The age of 'Great China'
Dealing with the dilemma of the Chinese market
Move close and get burned at home, move away and lose traction with 1.4bn people
