India elections
India elections set to kick off: 5 things to know
Modi's BJP expected to retain power in world's biggest polls as opposition falters
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Technology
Samsung Electronics unions vote to strike: 3 things to know
Thousand members set to hold rally next week for better working conditions
Defense
Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets: 3 things to know
Japan, U.K. and Italy's GCAP plan signals pivotal shift in regional security
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong's Article 23 security law takes effect: 5 things to know
How the hastily passed 'historic' law differs from that imposed by Beijing
China People's Congress
China NPC takeaways: Five 'no's' from the legislative 'two sessions'
Premier's presser nixed amid no signs of shift on economy, security, diplomacy, Xi loyalty
International relations
Indonesia's OECD bid enters next stage: 5 things to know
Accession takes 'long time' due to rigorous evaluation, says expert
Politics
India's top court lifts veil on political funding: 5 things to know
Decision to strike down electoral bonds gives opposition ammunition before elections
Bonds
Japan sells world's 1st sovereign GX climate bonds: 3 things to know
Hope for simultaneous decarbonization and economic growth rests on new finance tool
Indonesia election
Indonesia set to elect next president: 5 things to know
Over 200m people are eligible to vote on Feb. 14 to choose Jokowi's successor
China debt crunch
Evergrande's liquidation: 5 things to know about what comes next
'Arduous process' will test China property market, cross-border insolvency regime
Pakistan elections
Pakistan elections: 5 people poised to shape the country's future
Three-time PM Nawaz Sharif seen as favorite with Imran Khan sidelined
Pakistan elections
Pakistan election battle focuses on fairness, security: 5 things to know
Economy on back burner as campaign puts a new spin on old problems
Technology
Fujitsu's role in U.K. Post Office scandal: 4 things to know
IT group's Europe CEO says bugs were known, 'shameful' they were omitted in evidence
Taiwan elections
Taiwan elections: 5 things to know about the stakes, stances and system
Under China's shadow, island braces for one of Asia's most consequential elections
CES 2024
From AI to flying cars: 5 things to watch at CES 2024
Japan and South Korea set for strong showing but big China names to skip Las Vegas
Politics
Japan's political fundraising scandals: 4 things to know
Kishida government reels as allegations swirl around ruling party's factions
Politics
Doubts dog Bangladesh democracy a month before polls: 5 things to know
After two widely questioned elections, South Asian country heads for another
COP28
Asian leaders at COP28: 3 takeaways from global climate talks
Nepal PM warns: 'We are waging war with ourselves and the future generation'
Gender
Japan's over-the-counter emergency contraception trial: 5 things to know
Prescription-free sales are step forward for reproductive rights, but hurdles remain
Technology
What China's graphite export curbs mean for EVs: 5 things to know
Rules starting Dec. 1 threaten to snarl supplies of key battery material
COP28
COP28 starts in Dubai: 4 things to know
Countries gather for climate talks at the end of the hottest year
International relations
Japan, China and South Korea top diplomats to meet: 3 things to know
Foreign ministers to seek timing for first trilateral leaders summit since 2019
Technology
China faces new U.S. chip rules: 5 things to know
Local tech sector and chipmakers will adapt, but it will take time and money
Trade
India launches IT hardware import management system: 5 things to know
Monitoring of PCs and tablets follows uproar over plan to impose restrictive licensing
Gender
Japan's top court scraps transgender sterilization rule: 3 things to know
Landmark ruling reflects societal changes, but challenges remain