Datawatch
U.N. sanctions on North Korea have been losing their bite
Pyongyang has been boosting trade amid discord in the international community
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Special Reports
India pharma quality lapses force U.S. to look to China for vital drugs
Toxic medications, burned records, analog systems dim prospects for world's third largest pharmacy
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Business Spotlight
Thai ports bemoan competitive decline as Srettha pushes 'land bridge'
Shipping industry questions potential demand for $28bn megaproject
China up close
Analysis: Xi-Putin honeymoon at risk as Chinese flood into Russia
History tells of Ukrainians being exploited to counterbalance a large Chinese presence
The Big Story
From Grab to GoTo, Southeast Asia's startups weather funding winter
Tied to the fortunes of SoftBank's Vision Fund, tech sector must now sink or swim
Asia Insight
India opposition fights for relevance versus Modi election juggernaut
As Rahul Gandhi concludes march for 'unity,' his Congress party's coalition frays
Market Spotlight
Japan's wage hikes create game-changing inflation dynamic as BOJ meets
Market braces for comprehensive overhaul of the central bank's monetary policy
Datawatch
Fast evacuation saved many lives as New Year's tsunami struck Japan
Noto Peninsula residents remembered lessons from 2011 disaster
Business Spotlight
Australia's battle to deploy offshore wind shows bumpy road to renewables
Transforming port into turbine assembly site clashes with environmental concerns
China up close
Analysis: The story behind Chinese leaders' unspoken words
Missing foreign minister and Japan went unaddressed at National People's Congress
The Big Story
China faces familiar growth dilemma as economy slows
Anxious to avoid reinflating a property bubble, Beijing chooses caution over expansion
Asia Insight
Cambodia to divert Mekong trade via China-built canal, vexing Vietnam
Planned Phnom Penh-coast link raises alarms amid regional influence tussle
Market Spotlight
Malaysian ringgit's fall puts central bank, government on alert
Country 'ready' to intervene after currency hits lowest level since Asian crisis
Datawatch
Japan's universities fail to make the most of intellectual property
Due to lack of support, patents earn only 2% compared to U.S. schools
Business Spotlight
Japan's driver shortages spur innovation at warehouses
Japan-China competition heats up in autonomous forklifts for logistics
China up close
Analysis: Post-Tiananmen 'openness' fades from Chinese politics
Xi advocates for a 'high-standard opening-up' but his regime is backsliding
The Big Story
Asia's menopause challenge: The economic case for better female health
Aging societies from Japan to Singapore rush to safeguard mature women's wellness
Asia Insight
Sri Lanka cultivates sustainable fashion for an economic revival
Government and garment makers aim to catch green wave to boost competitiveness
Market Spotlight
South Korea's plan to boost stock market disappoints investors
Chaebol benefit from low share prices due to high inheritance tax, experts say
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Datawatch
Space superpower Russia falls down to earth
Orders for satellite launches plummet 90% as India and China fill the void
Business Spotlight
China's minidrama producers set their sights on challenging Netflix
Ultra-short episodes and wacky plots help series flourish on social media
China up close
Analysis: Can Xi Jinping's 'buy new products' campaign fix China's economy?
Xi might be better off taking a cue from the legendary founder of Wahaha
The Big Story
Japan's chip reboot: TSMC, Samsung, Micron pave way for silicon revival
After 20 'lost years,' subsidies help draw top-tier foreign chipmakers to invest
Asia Insight
In China's shadow, Hong Kong escapees urge Australia to raise visa game
Amid Canberra-Beijing thaw, asylum seekers left in limbo as program for workers, graduates grows
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Market Spotlight
Japan stocks give boost to BOJ's case for monetary tightening
Investors anticipate rate hike to 0-0.1% in April as Japanese yen hovers near 34-year low