International relations
China woos Argentina, Bolivia and Peru to advance Belt and Road
Beijing pursues broader set of partners amid tensions with U.S.
Indo-Pacific
South Korea explores defense tech cooperation with AUKUS
Seoul's defense and foreign ministers discuss deeper collaboration in Australia
Defense
China flexes muscle at sea as new aircraft carrier starts trials
Move follows water cannon blasts on Philippine ships, islet tensions with Japan
The Big Story
How China's ad-hoc tech pipeline fuels Russia's Ukraine war efforts
Civilian electronics, sourced from Chinese e-commerce sellers, find their way to the battlefield
Politics
China enlists Tencent, Weibo and Douyin to protect state secrets
Law taking effect Wednesday seen requiring internet companies to help curb leaks
Politics
Kishida cabinet's disapproval rating reaches record high
Japan ruling party's losses in by-election deal harsh blow to prime minister
US-China tensions
U.S. law firm Mayer Brown prepares split from Chinese operations
More such moves expected as China business deals slow amid geopolitical tensions
Politics
China to hold key Communist Party plenum in July amid economic pressure
Agenda to focus on reforms and modernization, state media says
Interview
Taiwan hails U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties as 'great deterrent' to China
Foreign Minister Wu says Beijing decision to invade not imminent or inevitable
South China Sea
China fires water cannons at Philippine ships in South China Sea
Manila vessel hit while sailing to Scarborough Shoal amid joint drills with U.S.
Asia Insight
Taiwan's Sunflower protest legacy looms large for incoming president Lai
New generations build pressure for change 10 years after movement paved way for DPP wins
Technology
Microsoft, Google partner with Japanese cities on AI rules
Municipalities experiment with ChatGPT and other services to boost efficiency
International relations
South Korea and Cuba to open diplomatic missions, decades after cutting ties
Revival of relations delivers blow to Pyongyang's diplomacy
Politics
South Korea opposition leader presses Yoon in rare direct meeting
Lee and president appear to put rivalry aside during cordial sit-down
Commodities
China's rare-earth miners suffer profit falls as new supply chains rise
Global shifts and shaky domestic economy hit prices in strategic industry
Politics
China to lift Taiwan tourism restrictions for Fujian residents
Decision announced to delegation from Beijing-friendly KMT opposition
Defense
China spy suspects in U.K. and Germany seen as 'tip of iceberg'
Allegations highlight Europe's tricky balance with Xi Jinping expected to visit soon
Comment
How escalating tensions in Middle East threaten Asia's security
Risk of multifront conflict grows as 'axis of war' nations deepen military ties
Your Week in Asia
Microsoft's boss in Southeast Asia, China PMI, Japan's Kishida at OECD
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Middle East crisis
Chinese cargo ships poised to gain from Red Sea tensions
Houthis believed to grant safe passage to nations friendly with Iran
Climate Change
Japan's Kishida to lead creation of ministerial dialogue on decarbonization at OECD
58 countries including 'Global South' to join framework to tackle climate change
Comment
South Korea's opposition faces three pitfalls after election win
Liberal opposition won big in legislature, but presidential election looms
Datawatch
Vulnerable cloud services cast shadow over national security
Many vendors lack proper policies on privacy protection, survey finds
Science
Japan launches $6bn-plus space fund to bolster private ventures
Tokyo aims to ease entry into field for satellite constellations, lunar fuel cells
Defense
Japan's defense spending climbs to 1.6% of GDP
Outlays grow closer to target of 2% by fiscal 2027