Business trends
Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields
New database shows Chinese outbound investment behavior has changed postpandemic
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban suspends polio vaccines in Afghanistan, U.N. says
As in Pakistan, failure of campaign to halt debilitating disease continues
Politics
At least 20 killed in Papua New Guinea violence, U.N. says
Death toll may reach 50, as illegal miners fight a week after Pope Francis visit
Economy
Thailand expects less than 40m to get handouts, official says
Some 36 million have already registered for controversial economic stimulus
Work
Indian police detain 104 Samsung workers after weeklong strike
Staff at key Chennai site demand higher wages, better hours, union recognition
Natural disasters
Typhoon Bebinca lashes Shanghai in strongest storm since 1949
Storm with 151kph winds forces airports to cancel more than 1,400 flights
Defense
German Navy says it exercised right to pass through Taiwan Strait
Two naval ships stop at Manila as nations bolster defense cooperation
Bangladesh turmoil
Bangladesh eyes 'reset, reform, restart' after U.S. delegation visit
Washington pledges aid as caretaker government pushes toward elections
Finance
Singapore to 'mop up' finance business leaving Hong Kong: report
EIU says Japan and India also to benefit amid Chinese markets' challenges
Crime
Trump safe after new assassination attempt; suspect arrested
Gunman apprehended by sheriff's deputies; no motive given
US-China tensions
China frees American pastor who U.S. says was wrongly jailed
David Lin had been imprisoned for life since 2006 on contract fraud charges
Japan's leadership race
Ishiba leads Koizumi in Japan leadership race: Nikkei poll
Two men switch places since last survey in August
Natural disasters
Myanmar's flooding death toll rises to 113, government says
Five dams, four pagodas and 65,000-plus houses destroyed, state media report
US-China tensions
American and Chinese military leaders discuss South China Sea and more
Routine talks had only resumed in January after two-year suspension
Japan immigration
Japan eyes automated airport immigration for foreign arrivals
Visitors from visa-exempt countries won't have to be questioned by inspectors
International relations
U.S. committed to Bangladesh economic growth, to give $202m more in aid
Deal signed after interim government's Yunus appealed $5bn to stabilize economy
Politics
New Delhi chief minister announces resignation after released on bail
Arvind Kejriwal, critic of PM Modi, demands earlier elections in India's capital region
South China Sea
Philippines sends replacement ship to Sabina Shoal, vows continued presence
China says to continue to carry out law enforcement activities
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Comment
Can new Thaksinist government save Thailand from economic malaise?
Cabinet led by Thaksin's daughter gives former PM a chance to prove his mettle
Interview
Japanese-Uyghur lawmaker calls for harder line on China
Ruling party member Arfiya Eri says Japan must amend its 'passive constitution'
Telecommunication
Japan set to provide aid for South Pacific telecom infrastructure
NTT expected to play role in region that is nerve center for undersea communications
Opinion
AUKUS needs more than submarines to make its bold vision a reality
Increased public engagement is key to pact's mission to deter China
Electric vehicles
Chinese EVs still cheaper than Teslas in U.S. after tariff hike
Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price
Japan's leadership race
Japan PM candidates eye ties with friendly nations as China rises
Koizumi says he will pursue talks with China, North Korea if he becomes PM