Transportation
Shanghai cancels hundreds of flights as Typhoon Bebinca draws near
Flights past 8 p.m. local time canceled at Hongqiao and Pudong airports
Business deals
Adani wins 25-year power deal with India's Maharashtra state
Adani Power and Adani Green Energy enabled to keep presence in and around Mumbai
International relations
U.S. committed to Bangladesh economic growth, to give $202m more in aid
Deal signed after interim government's Yunus appealed $5bn to stabilize economy
Semiconductors
Japan R&D brings powerful diamond semiconductors closer to reality
Synthetic crystal can handle 50,000 times as much electricity as silicon devices
Politics
New Delhi chief minister announces resignation after released on bail
Arvind Kejriwal, critic of PM Modi, demands earlier elections in India's capital region
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan's ispace prepares for second private moon landing attempt
Space startup aims to become 1st Asian firm to achieve feat
South China Sea
Philippines sends replacement ship to Sabina Shoal, vows continued presence
China says to continue to carry out law enforcement activities
Your Week in Asia
Sri Lanka votes, Midea lists in Hong Kong, BOJ policy meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Automobiles
In Indonesia, BYD and Hyundai lure workers from Japan rivals
Competitors said to offer triple the pay of Japanese automakers
Comment
Can new Thaksinist government save Thailand from economic malaise?
Cabinet led by Thaksin's daughter gives former PM a chance to prove his mettle
Myanmar Crisis
Yangon home prices surge as Myanmar war drives flight to safety
Yoma and other big companies benefit; real estate draws investors fearing currency drop
Interview
Japanese-Uyghur lawmaker calls for harder line on China
Ruling party member Arfiya Eri says Japan must amend its 'passive constitution'
Life
Japanese designer's legacy inspires contemporary brides
Yumi Katsura passes the torch with a fashion show instead of a funeral
Telecommunication
Japan set to provide aid for South Pacific telecom infrastructure
NTT expected to play role in region that is nerve center for undersea communications
Opinion
AUKUS needs more than submarines to make its bold vision a reality
Increased public engagement is key to pact's mission to deter China
Electric vehicles
Chinese EVs still cheaper than Teslas in U.S. after tariff hike
Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price
Transportation
Cathay Pacific takes business class higher as airline seats go premium
JAL, other carriers also join trend of higher-price upgrades to keep pace with costs
Japan's leadership race
Japan PM candidates eye ties with friendly nations as China rises
Koizumi says he will pursue talks with China, North Korea if he becomes PM
Taiwan tensions
China condemns German navy's transit of Taiwan Strait
People's Liberation Army says passage of two ships is "public hyping"
Retail
Japanese premium jeans maker lures global fans with deep indigo
Momotaro Jeans seeks to more than double sales over 3 years
Datawatch
Renewable energy wasted worldwide due to lack of power grids
Power equal to 480 nuclear reactors unused in U.S. and Europe
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong hosts flurry of forums, cozying up to non-Western partners
U.S.-led democracies conspicuously absent as city woos mainland, ASEAN, Middle East
Economy
China industrial output grows at slowest pace in five months
Data for August also shows retail sales and investment losing momentum
Media & Entertainment
Deaf K-Pop trio Big Ocean breaks boundaries in music
Using AI and sign language, group brings fresh take to entertainment scene
Politics
Malaysia prepares heavier 'sugar tax' in bid to combat diabetes
Government to propose new levy on sweetened drinks in 2025 budget