Your Week in Asia
India votes, China GDP and Germany's Scholz meets Xi in Beijing
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
Economy
From Indonesia to Japan, dollar's rising strength raises global alarm
G20 finance ministers likely to discuss issue as their currencies depreciate
Economy
Thailand inflation fell by 0.47% in March for its sixth straight drop
Negative streak could end if fuel subsidies elapse or decrease
Interview
Japan, U.S., Philippines to cooperate in clean energy, chips: Kishida
Prime minister speaks to Nikkei in exclusive interview ahead of trilateral summit
Economy
Philippines cuts growth target for 2024, raises deficit ceilings
Manila now forecasts 6%-7% growth this year, down from 6.5%-7.5%
Natural disasters
Taiwan earthquake kills at least 9; TSMC plants recovering
World's top chipmaker reports no damage to most advanced equipment
Interview
Philippines wealth fund will 'avoid' fate of Malaysia's 1MDB, chief says
Fund to launch in Q3; China investment welcome despite maritime tensions
Your Week in Asia
BOJ monetary policy, Blinken meets Marcos in Manila, GoTo earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Trade
Philippine retailers frustrated as customs backups delay imports
Waits for products stuck in ports can last upward of a year
Datawatch
Aging Southeast Asia grapples with weak social safety nets
State pensions cover less than 30% of working-age population in some countries
Economy
Singapore, Thailand and more hand out cash to ease inflation pain
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Natural disasters
Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 54
Disaster struck near gold mine in southeastern province following torrential rains
Economy
Asia develops an appetite for degrowth 'doughnut economics'
Movement pushes measures of education, health and the environment over GDP
Inflation
Philippine rice inflation hits highest level since 2009
Overall price growth down but global conditions cause food costs to climb
Economy
Philippines misses official target with 5.6% GDP growth in 2023
Latest annual data falls short of 7.6% expansion in previous year
Your Week in Asia
Evergrande back in court, Marcos in Vietnam, Myanmar takeover anniversary
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Currencies
Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit sink on China's economic woes
Trade ties to No. 2 economy spur rate cut speculation in Australia and Thailand
Economy
Philippines' Marcos names lawmaker Recto as new finance chief
Incoming top official will aim to fuel growth while taming inflation
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Natural disasters
Asian leaders offer assistance for Japan earthquake response
Marcos, Yoon and more express solidarity as death toll climbs
Economy
Cross-border remittances at all-time high for third consecutive year
Workers from South and East Asia, Pacific drive increase, World Bank says
Economy
Price woes threaten to spoil holiday cheer in Philippines
Christmas spending hit by still-high inflation, slowing cash remittances
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Opinion
To maintain the Philippines' momentum, Marcos needs new ideas
Maharlika fund has distracted president from more pressing economic priorities
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Retail
Philippines emerges as Asia's epicenter for online shopping scams
Experts warn over country's lack of digital literacy and cybercrime awareness
Economy
Philippines announces lower growth projection for 2024
Marcos also signals possible constitutional review to lure foreign investment
Economy
Philippines inflation slowdown heralds cautious optimism for 2024
Policymakers still trying to rein in volatile prices of rice, other food items