Travel & Leisure
China kicks off Lunar New Year as COVID explosion fears loom
Year of the Rabbit spending fuels hopes for rebound in world's No. 2 economy
Spotlight
Davos 2023
Davos 2023: 5 takeaways from an Asian perspective
India visibility grows while China, U.S. fail to send top leaders
Economy
Shanghai economy shrinks 1st time ever on COVID lockdown
China's key financial hub logs 0.2% dip in 2022
Travel & Leisure
China resumes overseas group tours, excludes Japan
Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines among those receiving such Chinese travelers
Cryptocurrencies
Head of Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchange OSL steps down
CEO Wayne Trench moves to advisory role amid crypto market downturn
Sri Lanka crisis
India promises more Sri Lanka investment after backing debt plan
Jaishankar urges Colombo to foster 'business-friendly environment'
DealStreetAsia
PhonePe raises $350m, now one of India's most valuable fintechs
Private equity firm General Atlantic leads fresh round of funding
Coronavirus
Hong Kong tourism pins hopes on mainlanders' return
Disneyland to recruit 600 more workers; taxi drivers see good times ahead
Coronavirus
South Korea to lift indoor mask mandate this month
Only on transport and in medical facilities will coverings be required
Coronavirus
Japan to downgrade COVID-19 as seasonal flu in spring
Government also looks to scrap its indoor mask recommendation
Society
Japan suicides increased in 2022; 1st rise among men in 13 years
Number of men in their 40s through 60s 'stands out,' health ministry says
Caixin
China homegrown COVID pill included in national subsidy program
Price negotiations with Pfizer break down over more expensive Paxlovid
Davos 2023
Will China's reopening save the global economy? Davos debates
End of zero-COVID seen as a plus in the short term, but doubts remain
International relations
North Korea threat on agenda when Blinken visits China next month
U.S. secretary of state expected to meet Wang Yi during first official trip to Beijing
Commodities
BHP logs record iron ore output, expects China to be 'stabilizing' force
2023 demand to have help from Beijing's pro-growth measures, company says
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea passes ban on South Korean slang
Authorities respond to growing ranks of K-drama fans in the North
Davos 2023
Intel CEO committed to long-term investment despite chip glut
U.S. producer hits the gas and the brake at same time, Gelsinger tells Davos
Interview
Canada can help cut reliance on China for critical metals: minister
Like-minded nations should work together on processing, Jonathan Wilkinson says
Interview
Finland ready to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine: FM
Delivery hinges on German approval, which could take 'more time,' Haavisto says
Davos 2023
Yoon calls for better supply chain with 'mutually trusted' countries
At Davos, South Korean leader walks a fine line in not alienating China
