Opinion
Inflation functions as a tax on the weakest
Serious shortages are taking hold of the essential elements of life
Economy
Climate Change
'Ghost' carbon credits still alive despite end of forest project
Out-of-date database undermines battle against CO2: Nikkei investigation
Interview
Colombian central bank chief sounds alarm over U.S. rate hikes
Leonardo Villar hints at another rate increase in June to tame 'very strong inflation'
Trade
Ecuador applies for CPTPP membership to diversify trade
South American nation seeks to reduce reliance on oil
Politics
Chile's CPTPP membership in limbo with leftist win
Millennial Boric scores presidency by tapping into frustrations over inequality
Opinion
Southeast Asia risks stumbling toward a South American future
Current trajectory suggests region will struggle to escape middle-income trap
Opinion
Why the BRICs nations have not turned the world upside down
Grouping was never ready for today's crop of leaders
Trade
'No special treatment' for China's CPTPP bid: Mexican trade official
Undersecretary de la Mora says Beijing's application will face necessary screening
Interview
Brazil's central bank eyes bigger rate hike to step up tightening
December increase will exceed 1.5 points if 'necessary,' monetary policy director says
Interview
Colombia invites Japan to be full member of Pacific Alliance
Vice president sees growing interest around Asia in trade pacts with Latin America
Currencies
From Turkey to South Korea, strong dollar squeezes the energy-poor
Higher U.S. interest rates drive investors to greenback
Trade
Brazil halts beef shipments to China due to mad cow disease
World's largest beef exporter confirms two cases of BSE
Economy
IMF lifts growth forecast for rich nations, dims outlook for others
Developing nations draw downgrades on lack of COVID vaccines and fiscal support
Climate Change
BlackRock to launch green infrastructure fund in Asia
The public-private partnership also eyes projects in Africa and Latin America
International relations
China's secret loan contracts reveal clout over developing nations
Study finds clauses giving its state-owned lenders priority over other creditors
Opinion
The looming complications of long COVID
Start-and-stop recovery will have economic, political and social consequences
Opinion
How an open internet can power Asia-Pacific's economic recovery
Everyone should have the opportunity to be part of the digital future
International relations
China injects vaccine diplomacy into Latin America
Beijing expands influence amid region's limited drugmaking capabilities
Coronavirus
China places stricter rules on chicken imports, Brazil cries foul
Beijing fears coronavirus infection from frozen foods, but WHO says worry is unfounded