The Big Story
China crests first infection wave since abandoning zero-COVID
Overloaded hospitals and morgues suggest true death toll is hidden and worst is to come
January 12th, 2023
Battling the wave
China fights first surge of infections after zero-COVID U-turn
Business Spotlight
10 Asian companies to watch in 2023
From chipmakers to tech pioneers, these are names you will hear more of
Semiconductors
Chip glut to last most of 2023 while automotive crunch persists
Inventory of memory, other semiconductors have swelled amid tech slump
Market Spotlight
Why 2023 could be the best -- and worst -- year for VCs in Asia
Venture capitalists see pickup in deal activity, but expect difficulties in fundraising
Commodities
Vietnamese rice in Thailand's fields poses growing problem
Alien strains help farmers meet demand at low cost but dent national brand
Asia Insight
Afghan women fleeing to Pakistan trade precarious life for another
U.N. seeks 'durable solutions' in 2023 as Islamabad's crises cloud outlook
International relations
India-China border clash spotlights New Delhi's trade conundrum
Calls grow for less reliance on neighbor but decoupling 'easier said than done'
Politics
Conviction of Maldives' pro-China Yameen overshadows election
Ex-president and current candidate's corruption appeal has high geopolitical stakes
International relations
'Rogue Russia' and 'Maximum Xi' top 2023 risks: Eurasia Group
Emergence of truly disruptive AI could bring societies to tipping point
Interview
Debt hampers fight against global inflation: Carmen Reinhart
Top economist warns worldwide recession is 'very likely'
Opinion
2023 outlook: India will mark its rise by showing leadership
U.S. and China will face new tripolar world amid demographic shifts
Opinion
Women deserve equal opportunity and are here to demand it
Averting demographic collapse requires changes in policies, careers and housework
Arts
Sydney Modern bursts on art scene with daunting challenges
Visually dazzling, the city's new gallery leans heavily on inclusive sloganizing
Tea Leaves
Japan's life lessons in a cup of tea
Traditional tea ceremony remains relevant to contemporary life
