Increase exceeded central bank's target of 2% to 4% as oil prices surge
Economists revise down forecasts to 4.3% for five regional countries
Emerging markets rebound as economies reopen, but China still weighs on Asia
Competition to host meetings and events heats up as COVID barriers come down
Requirements for in-country storage can actually increase security risks
Economy ministry seeks out fuel from Southeast Asia to prepare for winter crunch
Big leap also benefited from year-earlier contraction and consumer spending
Central bank eyes gradual tightening, with economy still on recovery course
Food, fuel subsidies risk long-term distortion, warns World Bank
Move would squeeze foreign aid; experts warn of 'detrimental consequences'
Facebook and YouTube have leverage to push back on censorship demands
Taiwan and others also hike as Asian central banks follow U.S. tightening
Indonesia, Philippines are bright spots but India, Pakistan faltering, says ADB
Conflict within and between nations to grow as planet heats
Addressing energy poverty critical for drive to lower-carbon future
Next BOI chief says electric-vehicle transition strong despite weak 2022 FDI
More than 1 million forecast to visit kingdom in September alone
Surveys signal clash between employer and employee priorities after COVID
Fuel bill may hit 25% in 2022 budget, forcing Indonesia to cut for fiscal health
Fate of historic project hangs on results of 2024 presidential election
Hikes could hit 20%, adding fuel to global inflation
China-like restrictions set companies scrambling in key test of Pacific trade deal
Borrowing harder for emerging economies due to dollar's rise, IFF warns
Companies worry higher labor costs will dampen profits amid fragile recovery
Widodo under increasing pressure to act to ease inflation pain