Markets
Fed's Powell warns cutting rates too soon could backfire
Central bank chief's remarks in line with markets' dialed-down expectations
Inflation
Inflation
Thailand's consumer prices fall for fifth consecutive month
Negative inflation adds to PM Srettha's pressure on central bank
Work
Japan's smaller companies gain leeway to raise pay on steady profits
With slower growth in labor costs, wage hikes poised to spread to more industries
Bank of Japan
BOJ chief Ueda stops short of declaring 2% price goal met
Japan's central bank governor says more scrutiny needed on wage outlook
Inflation
BOJ board member says 2% inflation target is 'finally in sight'
Hajime Takata tells Shiga business leaders 'Japan is at an inflection point'
Finance
ASEAN banks' fat interest margins wane as Fed rate cuts loom
Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia anticipate rocky road in loan earnings
Inflation
Japan's core inflation falls to lowest level in 22 months
Core CPI, which excludes fresh food, slows to 2%, matching BOJ target
Interview
Bank of Thailand chief denies economy in 'crisis' as PM urges rate cut
Sethaput says monetary easing won't improve tourism spending or export demand
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
Economy
Japan's nominal GDP outgrows China's for first time in 46 years
2023 growth rates reverse due to deflationary pressure from housing, employment slumps
Opinion
China's deflation problem won't go away by itself
Beijing seems instead to be prioritizing yuan stability
Society
Japan upgrades its public toilets for increasingly luxurious relief
National overhaul of facilities as the age of the $700,000 lavatory dawns
Inflation
China's consumer prices post steepest drop in 14 years
January inflation slipped 0.8%, declining for a fourth month as producer prices also fell
Haruhiko Kuroda
Academic life: Haruhiko Kuroda (29)
Kuroda enters academia to share his experience with future generations
Economy
Thai central bank stands pat despite rate cut pressure from PM
Latest monetary policy decision in line with economists' expectations
Haruhiko Kuroda
International connections: Haruhiko Kuroda (28)
Kuroda reflects on his interactions with financial officials and Nobel-winning economists
Inflation
Philippine rice inflation hits highest level since 2009
Overall price growth down but global conditions cause food costs to climb
Haruhiko Kuroda
Leaving the BOJ governorship: Haruhiko Kuroda (27)
Kuroda's long run as head of the Bank of Japan ends amid international discord
Economy
Japan December household spending falls 2.5%, worse than forecast
Consumption falls for 10th consecutive month, real wage for 21st month in a row
Haruhiko Kuroda
The COVID-19 pandemic: Haruhiko Kuroda (26)
BOJ works to keep Japanese economy afloat during unprecedented challenge
Haruhiko Kuroda
The introduction of yield curve control: Haruhiko Kuroda (25)
BOJ's new framework intended to raise inflation, but wage growth remained sluggish
Haruhiko Kuroda
Negative interest rates: Haruhiko Kuroda (24)
Decision barely passes at BOJ's monetary policy meeting by a thin 5-4 majority
Economy
Fed's Powell says March rate cut not base case, tamping down expectations
Central bank seeks more 'confidence' that inflation is moving toward target
Bank of Japan
When will BOJ end negative rates? Policymakers eye March or April
Minutes from January meeting show more optimism going into Japan wage hike season
Haruhiko Kuroda
The introduction of QQE: Haruhiko Kuroda (23)
Kuroda takes over at the BOJ and embarks on unprecedented monetary easing