Asia Insight
Pope Francis clearing new path for Christianity in Asia
Vatican watches over minorities while making overtures to China
Politics
Mainland students in Hong Kong confront separatist sentiment
Personal interactions helpful in working out the differences
International relations
Japan and UK to collaborate on missile development
Tokyo's first non-US partnership would develop an air-to-air weapon
Politics
US arrests ex-Hong Kong official in Africa bribery scheme
Shanghai-based energy conglomerate is thought to be mastermind
Economy
Hong Kong legislators back controversial China checkpoint plan
The move will give mainland officials full jurisdiction over a zone in financial hub
Economy
APEC statement addresses Trump criticism of 'unfair trade'
Leaders call for removal of 'market distorting subsidies'
Politics
Hong Kong to be the first Asian host of the Gay Games
Activists hope that 2022 event will help LGBT issues in region
Business
Thailand and Vietnam jump in business-friendliness ranking
Asia's emerging economies the place to be, according to the World Bank
International relations
Japan Coast Guard quietly helps Asian nations counter China
Offer of patrol vessels and training bolster security in the South China Sea
Stocks
China party congress draws attention to materials and electric vehicles
Markets focus on debt, state companies, environment at Communist Party confab
Politics
China's Xi, in congress speech, pledges to squash separatism
President vows to prevent Taiwan independence, boost Beijing's naval power
Politics
China Unicom chief failed to qualify as congress representative
Wang Xiaochu's name was dropped from list of delegates
Business
China's new green car mandate sends BYD stock soaring
Quota and credit system ideal for eco auto maker, but angers foreign manufacturers
Economy
New Hong Kong leader proposes small business tax cut, housing help
Carrie Lam says 'Hong Kong is part of China,' cautious about democratic movement
Politics
China brings Hong Kong democracy activists to heel
Umbrella Movement leaders languish in prison on third anniversary
Politics
Keith B. Richburg: Press freedom under attack across Asia
The exclusion of BBC World Service from Hong Kong marks another blow to factual reporting
Stocks
Hong Kong traders show caution over North Korea sanctions
Yuan extends fall after Beijing's easing of trading curbs
Politics
Taiwan activist pleads guilty to subversion charges in China
Case is first prosecution since Beijing tighted controls over foreign NGOs
Forex
Asia curbs digital coin offerings, but finds regulation hard
Explosive growth in fundraising raises concerns about investor protection
Politics
Rhino horn trade in South Africa sparks a conservation row
Legalization could save the species -- or hasten its destruction
Economy
North Korea nuclear test, missile report jolt Asian markets
Investors shed holdings as geopolitical risk mounts
Politics
Typhoon Hato forces Hong Kong stock market closure
Highest warning level sees bourse shut all day, pro-democracy demo canceled
Politics
Thousands march in Hong Kong to demand release of 'political prisoners'
Turnout exceeds organizers' expectations on a hot Sunday afternoon
Politics
Human rights groups rip jail terms for Hong Kong activists
Three democracy leaders get new, harsher sentences in 2014 protests
Business
Human rights center asks US Congress to probe HNA Group
Chinese activists allege 'highly suspicious activities,' cite link to shadowy charity