As China and other major suppliers of refined oil in the region restrict exports, import-dependent countries are desperate to secure fuel supplies.

Readers respond to a guest essay about the Paul Thomas Anderson movie “One Battle After Another” by the daughter of two Weatherman. Also: Will we be around to unearth a time capsule?

Across Asia, where countries are highly exposed to rising oil and gas costs and tightening supply, governments are acting to mitigate economic harm.

Countries that under the threat of tariffs made commitments like enormous investment pledges face the reality that they might have been better off waiting.

The Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in many Asian countries, is being celebrated around the world.