Japan's Bigmotor scandal is really a tale of misguided regulation
Body shops aggravated accident damages in lieu of higher insurance commissions
Suu Kyi pardon does not legitimize Myanmar military rule
ASEAN unity is needed to implement measures to end chaos
New Zealand's new prime minister is making nice with China
Chris Hipkins will be more reluctant to engage with U.S.-led security initiatives
The Quad is edging closer to collective maritime defense
Australia's hosting of Exercise Malabar provides opening for deeper cooperation
BOJ will need to be more flexible given inflation uncertainties
Loose stance still makes sense for now, but central bank must be ready to pivot
U.S. re-engagement with China reflects confusion of priorities
Ukraine war is consuming far too much American attention and resources
For emerging markets, ESG will not work without economic growth
Combination can help ensure sustainable and inclusive long-term development
Child care subsidies can help address China's population crisis
Falling births threaten the economy and innovation
Macron is not giving up France's role as a Pacific player
President offers 'alternative' for states squeezed between U.S. and China
ASEAN shouldn't give up on idea of South China Sea naval drill
Indonesia can revive proposal with other interested members
Japan cannot count just on EVs to clean up its transport emissions
Other solutions will be more suitable for commercial vehicles
Hong Kong must choose between its economic and security goals
Judge's decision on protest anthem puts ball back in government's court
China owes world explanation for abrupt removal of foreign minister
Opaque politics only hinder chances to gain international trust
Tesla's move into Malaysia should be a wake-up call for Indonesia
If Jakarta does not show enough flexibility, rivals will win away investments
Pakistan elite must make way for country's youth
Political parties and economy have to be opened up to new generation
Asia's growing dollar wariness is hardening up gold
Seizure of central bank reserves, U.S. debt worries drive search for alternatives
Asian innovators are finding ways to keep elderly connected
'Social infrastructure' provides opportunities for more interaction and community
Indigenous Australians must finally get a say over their fate
'No' vote in Voice referendum would preserve British settler origin myth
Fukushima water release must be judged on scientific evidence
Concentrations of radiation in the Pacific will not rise significantly
Aid programs for Nepal aren't working anymore
Donors should go back to effective approach of partnering with community groups
Japan's shareholder resolutions are off target
Proposals to raise incentive pay could be better received -- and more effective
