Politics
US exit from Iran deal sparks oil shortage fears in Asia
Threat of further price increase looms over region's economies
North Korea Crisis
Trump sends message to North Korea by pulling out of Iran deal
Bolton says Washington will not accept inadequate arrangements
International relations
Japan seeks greater Mideast role to keep US engaged in Asia
Abe boosts economic and defense ties with key oil supplier UAE
Politics
Trump offers deadly US drones to more countries
Change of export policy aims to counter China in international market
International relations
Japan braces for defense demands from Trump at summit
Strikes on Syria reopen door for appeals to buy more arms and put boots on the ground
Politics
SDF logs cast doubt over legality of Japan's Iraq mission
Newly disclosed records show forces faced dangerous conditions on the ground
International relations
Syria strikes cast shadow over North Korea denuclearization talks
U.S. actions draw mixed reactions while experts appear divided on effect
Companies
Saudi Aramco to invest in $44bn Indian refinery
Saudi major accelerates expansion in developing Asia
Asia300
China's state-owned oil companies rev up investment
Sinopec invests in shale gas, while PetroChina steps up overseas deals
Commodities
China starts trading oil futures, but benchmark status some way off
Shanghai energy market opened to fanfare, but cautious views prevail
International relations
Turkey's economy minister seeks Japan trade pact this year
Japan-EU deal adds urgency; Ankara plans 'countermeasures' against US tariffs
International relations
Trump steel tariffs prompt Thailand to fortify dumping defenses
Local producers fear global players will redirect 10m tons their way
Politics
Once a world leader, Asia now trails in women lawmakers
Philippines, Laos and China among best in terms of females in parliament
Politics
China puts the US Navy on notice with far-flung ports and big guns
Xi's drive to become a maritime superpower echoes European imperialism
International relations
Air India route gets Saudi overflight okay, Israeli PM says
New Delhi-Tel Aviv flight clearance suggests thaw in ties between Mideast nations
Politics
Brahma Chellaney: China is ensnaring vulnerable states in debt traps
The Maldives is just the latest nation at risk from Beijing's maneuvering
China People's Congress 2018
China puts US Navy on notice with far-flung ports and big guns
Xi's drive to become a maritime superpower echoes European imperialism
Interview
Emerging markets face credit challenges in tightening cycle, ESM head warns
Asian, Latin American and African economies are vulnerable, says Klaus Regling
International relations
China ensnares vulnerable states in a debt trap
Easy loans are used to secure influence and grab control of strategic assets
Politics
Japan takes another stab at renewing Abu Dhabi oil concessions
Tokyo eager to retain production stakes in second-biggest crude supplier
Interview
Saudi Aramco's Asian expansion drive turns to Indian refinery
CEO expects to carry out record-shattering IPO in second half of 2018
International relations
Saudi market ripe for Japanese banks and theme parks
Crown Prince's reforms offer new scope for business ties
International relations
Abuse of Filipino migrants in Kuwait unacceptable, Duterte says
Angry president mulling a ban on sending workers to oil-rich nation