Indo-Pacific
India and Vietnam will define the future of Asia: Kurt Campbell
Japan to host next Quad summit in 2022, U.S. Indo-Pacific coordinator says
Politics
Indian government to scrap contentious farm laws
PM Modi expresses regret that changes to market failed to catch on
Environment
India's capital shuts schools -- due to air pollution, not COVID
Power plants and construction work halted as 'severe' toxic smog blankets Delhi
International relations
India ignores U.S. sanctions risk, receives Russian S-400 missiles
Move comes as Delhi, Moscow prepare for annual summit in December
Education
International students to U.S. rebound only 4% after COVID-hit year
Japan saw biggest drop of 32% in 2020-21 as nondegree language programs closed
Coronavirus
India to reopen for tourists Monday as it eases COVID restrictions
Good news for the hospitality sector comes as infections fall, vaccination picks up
COP26
COP26 enters final negotiations as draft decisions reached
Despite China and India resistance, parties agree to keep global warming to 1.5 C
Indo-Pacific
Five Eyes to Nine Eyes? China threat sparks call for wider intel sharing
U.S. lawmaker suggests adding Japan, South Korea, India and Germany to group
International relations
India fortifies Ladakh in military infrastructure race with China
2 major Asian powers face off on the frozen roof of the world
Opinion
The steadily increasing risk of war between China and India
Beijing's use of domestic law underpins its international expansionism
Politics
Kashmiris face sedition charges for cheering Pakistan cricketers
Indian police say online celebration 'might spoil' the nation's 'atmosphere'
Coronavirus
Japanese social entrepreneurs defy the pandemic
Many enterprises have changed their business models to keep going
G20 Summit
Indo-Pacific a focus for U.S. and Europe on G-20 sidelines
Group endorses minimum corporate tax; Biden calls for energy output boost
International relations
U.S. Trade Representative Tai to travel to Japan, South Korea, India
Talks on trade and economic ties in mid Nov.
Opinion
Passport stigma traps poor country citizens at home
Developing world travelers face hurdles that rich nation never have to face
Politics
India tests 5,000 km range nuclear-capable ballistic missile
Launch of Agni-5 ICBM meant to send a message to China, say analysts
The Nikkei View
India must abandon protectionism to unleash growth
Throwing up barriers to foreign investment won't help boost GDP per capita
Opinion
Nothing to 'like' about Facebook's impact on Asian democracy
Social media platform gives strongmen leaders power to silence opposing voices
Opinion
How to make the Quad truly quadrilateral
Japan, India and Australia must learn to share technology with each other
Climate Change
Coal set to be stumbling block at COP26 as China, India balk
Nations face uphill road to deal on emissions cuts at U.N. climate conference
Opinion
Why the U.S. let Pakistan nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan off the hook
Decision could still come back to haunt Washington
Kashmir turmoil
Kashmir violence raises fears of return to bloody sectarian past
Attacks on non-Muslims recall memories of 1990s insurgency when thousands fled
Indo-Pacific
U.S. carrier hosts 12 senior Indian officers at Malabar 'Quad' drill
Japan and Australia join for anti-submarine warfare drills in Bay of Bengal
Economy
India's Modi unveils $1.3tn infrastructure plan 'for next 25 years'
Project aims to set long-term direction, but funding source is unclear