International relations
Russia, China and Iran move closer after President Raisi's death
Tehran likely to stay course on hard-line diplomacy with West
Work
Japan looks to extend stock grants to rank-and-file workers
Focus on restricted shares with vesting periods aims to curb job-switching
Taiwan tensions
China launches 'punishment' military drills surrounding Taiwan
Days after Lai inauguration in Taipei, PLA says exercises will surround island
Defense
Italy must take same split as Japan, U.K. in defense pact: Leonardo CEO
More partners in fighter jet program could be way forward, Italian contractor says
Opinion
Cambodia's planned canal isn't in its own interest, only China's
Development should be halted for independent review of risks and benefits
Politics
Taiwan faces legislative showdown as China lashes out: 5 things to know
Pressure mounts on opposition to defuse crisis over its bills seen as 'power grab'
The Future of Asia 2024
Top Mongolian politician stresses commitment to eliminating corruption
Parliament chief Gombojav Zandanshatar says enlarged legislature adds checks and balances
The Future of Asia 2024
Malaysia's Anwar says U.S. 'not using all its might' to stop Gaza crisis
PM says Asia should not be dragged into 'Cold War' between Washington and Beijing
Supply Chain
Tesla pushes suppliers to produce parts outside of China and Taiwan
Move comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and competition from Chinese rivals
China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping weighs options as Taiwan inaugurates a new president
China can consider a blockade or hope the opposition KMT undermines Lai Ching-te
Technology
AI to revolutionize productivity, summit in South Korea pledges
Google, Microsoft and Samsung among attendees at global event
Comment
What made Japan, China, South Korea hold a summit now?
Beijing took lead out of desperation and self-interest
Comment
Sino-Russia feud with the West enters a new dimension
Reconciliation between the blocs might now be beyond hope
Opinion
Japan cannot afford a global alliance with the U.S.
PM Kishida lacks domestic support to take on more military and financial burdens
Politics
Taiwan opposition bills delayed amid large protests
Another attempt to pass legislation that curtails presidential power is expected Friday
The Big Story
Why so many middle-class Chinese migrants take risky, illegal route to U.S.
Economic malaise, debt and despair push families to trek through jungle to Mexico border
Interview
Japan top currency diplomat calls for stepping up structural reforms
Kanda sees G7 officials discussing Chinese overcapacity this week amid U.S. tariffs
International relations
China mounts diplomatic offensive as Taiwan's Lai takes office
FM Wang Yi affirms 'One China' principle with Russia, others in bid to isolate Taipei
Politics
China increasingly forcing rural Tibetans to move: report
More than 930,000 Tibetans coerced into moving since 2000, Human Rights Watch says
International relations
Australia upholds status as Solomon Islands' 'partner of choice'
New administration in Solomons balancing ties with both Australia and China
Politics
South Korea's Yoon vetoes investigation into drowning death of marine
Opposition vows political 'war' in case highlighting country's poor safety record
South China Sea
Philippine-China row deepens in South China Sea: 5 things to know
With more incidents in the disputed territory, we ask how far the tensions could go
Semiconductors
Top China chipmakers SMIC and CXMT push to scrap foreign inputs
Drive to adopt local alternatives for supply chain comes amid U.S. pressure
Trade war
China plastics probe hits EU, U.S., Japan, Taiwan: 5 things to know
Target material used in cars and more; timing on eve of Lai inauguration raises eyebrows
International relations
Japan to deepen ties with Taiwan, top LDP official says
In-person talks sought with lawmakers from Washington and Taipei