Crime
Malaysia probes Islamic business group over child sex allegations
Police rescue 400 abused children from 20 charity premises in two states
Economy
Pakistan cuts key interest rate by 2 percentage points to 17.5%
Move marks third straight reduction as central bank tries to spur growth
Natural disasters
Vietnam death toll climbs to 199 in wake of Typhoon Yagi
Over 100 others still missing amid flash floods and landslides
Economy
Bangladesh seeks help from FBI, U.N. agency to recover laundered money
An estimated $100bn was siphoned abroad in past 15 years under Hasina regime
Business deals
Nippon Steel faces risks over U.S. Steel buyout even if deal goes through
Presidential order would halt negotiations, lawyer says
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Japan's leadership race
Japan's LDP kicks off leadership race to pick Kishida successor
Record candidate field faces 2-week battle to win support from ruling party members
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Export clampdowns and a smartphone face-off
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Taiwan tensions
German warships set to sail through Taiwan Strait: sources
Beijing says move would be a 'provocation' while analysts warn of confrontation
Opinion
Japan's LDP turns to old playbook to pick new leader
Fundamental change is unlikely unless ruling party fears losing power
Equities
Japan stocks jump 3.4%, track Wall Street tech gains
Domestic shares unlikely to repeat historic August plunge, strategists say
Business deals
Nippon Steel meets U.S. officials amid concerns focusing on India, China
Steelmaker execs arrange 'rush' meeting with Treasury Department
South China Sea
Philippines and China hold 'frank, candid' talks on South China Sea
Manila and Beijing meet again amid heightened tensions in Sabina Shoal
Semiconductors
More chip hubs needed to bolster global supply chain resilience: SEMI CEO
Association chief sees semiconductors becoming a $1tn industry within eight years, $2tn by 2040
International relations
Xiangshan security forum opens amid South China Sea tensions
U.S. sends delegation to China event as rival militaries step up communication
Commodities
Indonesian coal companies go on buying spree for Western mines
Assets are at bargain prices, industry executives say
US-China tensions
U.S. companies' confidence in China hits record low
Chilly bilateral ties, economic slowdown dent investment appetite
US-China tensions
Former CIA officer gets 10 years in prison for spying for China
Yuk Ching Ma, relative, traded defense information for $50,000: Justice Dept.
Obituaries
Peru ex-President Fujimori dies at 86
Son of Japanese immigrants won praise on economy, criticism on human rights
Life
Meatless feasts in Shanghai: 5 delicious destinations
Interest in vegetarian and vegan food is rising in China's trendsetter city
Interview
India's Rajasthan courts Japan auto industry with eye on EVs
State chief touts potential for business and tourism opportunities
Media & Entertainment
Japan's NHK under fire for controversial unscripted remarks
Public broadcaster pilloried for failing to cut mic of announcer going rogue
Opinion
Seven & i vs. Couche-Tard showdown will test Japan Inc.'s swagger
Bid underscores changes coursing through corporate Japan
China up close
Analysis: China moves to play 'Okinawa card' over Japan's Taiwan stance
'Ryukyu research center' could reverse Beijing's position since Mao era
Business deals
Nippon Steel publishes exchanges with union on U.S. Steel deal
Japan steelmaker disputes 'mischaracterizations' amid continued USW pushback
Commodities
Australia's mining industry faults new labor rights for rising costs
Minerals Council cites multi-employer bargaining and 'same job, same pay' law