Politics
North Korea loses friends in Africa and Asia
As Pyongyang's isolation grows, China remains its most important link
International relations
Japan and UK to collaborate on missile development
Tokyo's first non-US partnership would develop an air-to-air weapon
Economy
China hopes for stable partner in Zimbabwe after Mugabe
Outlook unclear after protests against Chinese influence
Politics
China hopes for stable partner in Zimbabwe after Mugabe
Outlook unclear after protests against Chinese influence
Politics
China will navigate through Zimbabwe's troubles
Diplomatic dexterity enables Beijing to advance its interests around Africa
Economy
China urges Zimbabwe to avoid violence as army seizes power
Beijing avoids taking sides in its 'all-weather friend' country
Politics
North Korea's isolation grows as even friends turn up the heat
African, Middle Eastern cooperation crucial to giving sanctions real bite
Politics
Rhino horn trade in South Africa sparks a conservation row
Legalization could save the species -- or hasten its destruction
Politics
Japan to help emerging nations develop health care systems
Collaboration with World Bank, WHO will establish Tokyo as leader in field
Finance
AIIB adds members, approves new lending at annual meeting
Chinese-led bank continues to play it safe with syndicated loans in second year
Politics
UN launches second round of nuclear ban talks
Proponents hopeful for final text of treaty by early July
Economy
Changing G-20's approach to African migration, development
Group needs to examine three areas relevant to EU
Politics
Global reality may demand Japan's presence in conflict zones
Constitutional limitations force retreat from South Sudan
Politics
UN thanks Japan for South Sudan peacekeeping mission
Japan decides to pull out but weighs further financial support
International relations
Japan's SDF to end South Sudan mission in May
Prime Minister Abe says troops will leave after finishing construction duties
Politics
Indian Ocean rim leaders call for closer ties amid globalization backlash
Indonesian host Widodo warns of the 'explosive' mix of technology and populism
Politics
Olam International returns to profit in 2016
CEO rebuts pressure group, says company is 'all for forest conservation'
Economy
Japan to help companies make forays into Africa
Chinese already availing themselves of continent's bounty of metals
Politics
US entry ban draws muted response from new UN chief
Countries should take in refugees if they can, secretary-general's office says
Economy
Developing countries share acquired know-how with peers
Trainees from Africa, Middle East learning from Southeast Asia
Finance
World Bank arm to make bond market debut
Institution turns to investors amid rising global insecurity
Politics
Putin is using the Northern Territories to test Japan-US ties
Abe's desire to resolve WWII-era dispute plays into Russian leader's strategy
Politics
Putin is using the Northern Territories to test Japan-US ties
Abe's desire to resolve WWII-era dispute plays into Russian leader's strategy