Coronavirus
China's COVID death toll questioned after report of just 2 new victims
Disconnect seen between official figures and conditions on the ground
Coronavirus
Economy
Japan's FY 2023 budget likely to hit record 114tn yen
Social security costs, debt-servicing, make up about half country's budget
Inflation
China's reopening from COVID raises specter of new inflation
Virus fight continues but analysts expect soaring demand for resources
Caixin
China plans for air travel surge over Lunar New Year holidays
Vacation bookings are expected to reach 80% of their pre-pandemic levels
Economy
China hints at more zero-COVID easing to shore up growth
Key economic meeting focuses on ailing consumer demand and housing market
Coronavirus
China's financial capital Shanghai goes quiet as COVID cases surge
Hospitals inundated as scores scramble for virus treatments amid nationwide spike
Property
From Hong Kong to Malaysia, property markets set to decline: IMF
Shift in interest rate cycle creates 'downside risks', organization says
Economy
China industrial production, retail sales weaken as COVID crisis bites
Property sector battered as world's No. 2 economy struggles to regain footing
China up close
Analysis: China's female protesters break nation free from zero-COVID
Xi snubbed women in leadership shuffle but pent-up frustration may boomerang
Companies
Top Glove bleeds red ink for 2nd straight quarter amid supply glut
Market leader sees stock price plunge 90% from peak as chairman predicts more losses
Economy
Xi and top China officials to hold economic talks as COVID spikes
Leaders to discuss stimulus for struggling economy after virus policy U-turn
Coronavirus
China abandons COVID case reporting as infections explode
Health agency gives up tracing no-symptom cases as hospitals inundated
Opinion
Delays on WTO deal for COVID treatments are costing lives in Asia
Export of generic versions best way to limit hospitalizations, economic losses
Caixin
Chinese mainlanders rush to Macao for mRNA vaccinations
Tracking shows effectiveness of Beijing-approved vaccines declines rapidly
Travel & Leisure
Japanese far behind peers in foreign travel, says sector leader
Top travel agency sees slow tourism recovery on weak yen, economy fears
Coronavirus
Zero-COVID exit throws China's economy into disarray
Surge in cases depletes workforce, from factories to food delivery
Coronavirus
Hong Kong scraps more virus curbs after China eases zero-COVID
City drops traveler restrictions, eases virus app rules as it ramps up reopening
Transportation
From Singapore to Japan, Asian airlines rush to ramp up routes
SIA inks deals as rivals like JAL and AirAsia expand flights despite risks
Caixin
China unplugs travel tracking system as COVID curbs ease
Tracking was abused to keep swindled bank depositors from reaching Zhengzhou
Caixin
COVID chaos at China's hospitals as stringent control policy eases
Peak of infections, affecting 60% of population, expected in one to three months
