Energy
Replacing Russian LNG from Sakhalin-2 would cost Japan $15bn
Price tag for imports to jump 35% if Mitsui, Mitsubishi pull out of energy project
Interview
Energy guru Yergin: Putin has destroyed the economy he built
As the world heads to a scramble for oil, Iran emerges as key alternative source
International relations
Cambodia's Hun Sen avoids condemning Russia during Kishida visit
Japanese PM says he will brief G-7 on response from ASEAN chair and India's Modi
Ukraine war
'Nobody asked for war': Russians defy Putin with online messages
People risk harsh penalties to express anger and fear over Ukraine invasion
Opinion
It is time for China to decide whose side it is on
Costs of supporting Russia's war far outweigh any potential gains
Opinion
China can use Russia to build a new international order
Xi's plans have entered a sharper competitive phase
International relations
Russia flexes muscle near Japan in show of two-front capability
Drills and warship maneuvers keep Far East forces active amid Ukraine conflict
Ukraine war
Japan PM to propose limits on U.N. Security Council vetoes
Idea reemerges after Russia blocks resolution on Ukraine, but unlikely to pass
Supply Chain
Japan's top container shipper halts new bookings to Russia
ONE follows European players out as sanctions over Ukraine squeeze demand
Ukraine war
Ukraine aims to enlist 200-plus tech companies in fight against Russia
Digital ministry leverages IT savvy with volunteer hackers and crypto donations
Opinion
Wars are only evil when Westerners are the victims
Deep-seated belief that white lives are more precious is stronger than ever
Comment
Can the threat of sanctions firepower prevent a Taiwan crisis?
China has far more foreign-exchange reserves than Russia that West could freeze
Ukraine war
Ukraine asks Japan for satellite data amid Russian invasion
Government will decide on whether to provide high-resolution images
Ukraine war
Indian judge votes against Russia at top United Nations court
Move comes despite Modi government's neutrality on Ukraine invasion
Ukraine war
Biden to send armed drones to Ukraine, increasing defense aid
Announcement of $800m package comes as Zelenskyy asks Congress for support
Comment
Russian invasion exposes U.N. Security Council's utter impotence
Time to reform the body, including possible expulsion of Moscow
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Ukraine war
Japan revokes Russia's 'most favored' status over Ukraine
Kishida mentions Sakhalin-2 LNG project in regard to Japan's energy security
Ukraine war
Li Ka-shing's Watsons drugstore chain pulling out of Russia
Group says decision made in January over 'unsatisfactory performance'
Energy
Shadow of Iran oil failure looms over Japan's Sakhalin decision
Pressure to leave Russia echoes Azadegan exit, which opened door for China
Bonds
Russia default risk mounts as Moscow threatens ruble repayments
Nearly half of foreign-currency reserves frozen under Western sanctions
Opinion
China can see the limits of bailing out Russia's economy
Beijing will support Moscow as long as it does not fall foul of Western sanctions
Opinion
Japan's banks suddenly hold huge leverage over China's economy
Accessing dollars outside the U.S. is not as easy as it sounds
International relations
Russia looks to Northern Sea Route as its military ambitions expand
Moscow aims to use Arctic waters as strategic link between Asia and Europe
Energy
No easy exit for Japan from Russia's Sakhalin-2 LNG project
Dilemma between energy security and sanctions to bedevil Tokyo for some time
Opinion
Reviving the empire: Putin follows path of Stolypin and Stalin
Russian invasion reflects Ukraine's tragic, war-torn history