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
Politics
China's firing of defense minister: 5 takeaways
Analysts weigh in on unconventional dismissal of Xi's hand-picked official
Automobiles
New name, new focus: 3 things to know about the Japan Mobility Show
Auto industry event is back after four years with a focus on EVs and hydrogen
Politics
Australians head to Indigenous recognition vote: 3 things to know
Proposed constitutional amendment aimed at addressing long-standing disparity
Transportation
Indonesia's first high-speed rail opens: 5 things to know
China-backed WHOOSH train brings economic benefits, but some are skeptical
Caixin
China's softening on cross-border data transfers: 5 things to know
Companies sending data on under 10,000 people to be exempt from strict policies
International relations
How India-Canada ties soured over Sikh separatism: 5 things to know
Democracies locked in diplomatic duel over Khalistan activist's killing
Commodities
Asia's rice squeeze after India export ban: 4 things to know
Market turmoil, government action, inflation jitters follow supply fears
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G20 Summit
Ukraine agreement, Global South boost: 5 takeaways from India's G20
Leaders issue statement with softened wording, take steps to spread renewables
G20 Summit
India G20 summit faces Ukraine, climate tests: 5 things to know
Modi aims to make most of his big moment with Xi conspicuously absent
Semiconductors
Netherlands' chip tool export controls take effect: 4 things to know
Chinese semiconductor makers rush to buy equipment ahead of new rules
Politics
Singapore presidential election in final stretch: 5 things to know
Candidates for largely ceremonial post are all former finance gurus
Politics
Malaysia holds key state elections: 5 things to know
About 10 million voters will cast ballots on Saturday in six states
International relations
ASEAN forum highlights resolve and discord: 5 things to know
Myanmar issue continues to strain bloc as it juggles ties with U.S., China, Russia
International relations
NATO fuzzy on Ukraine, Sweden and Tokyo office: 3 takeaways
Stoltenberg promised 'historic summit' but deliverables limited
Semiconductors
China's chip material export curbs: 4 things to know
Restrictions on gallium and germanium shipments pose risks for global supply chain
Politics
Is it safe to release Fukushima water into sea? 3 things to know
Japan hopes IAEA report sways opponents of plan to dump treated waste
Gender
Japan passes controversial LGBT law: 5 things to know
Sexual minorities and critics say legal framework has no teeth
Explainer
Pakistan eyes China debt help in post-budget fog: 5 things to know
Islamabad's spending and borrowing plans draw skepticism as IMF hopes dim
Japan immigration
Japan passes immigration reform bill: 4 things to know
Change allows deportation of people who repeatedly apply for refugee status
Indo-Pacific
No China-U.S. talks, NATO in Asia: 5 takeaways from Shangri-La summit
Philippines, Indonesia also make headlines amid growing security concerns
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G-7 in Japan
Zelenskyy, 'de-risking' China: 5 takeaways from Hiroshima G-7 summit
Leaders gathered in Hiroshima work toward pacts to defend rule-based order
G-7 in Japan
G-7 set for a show of resolve in Hiroshima: 5 things to know
Wealthy economies aim to defend rules-based order, woo 'Global South'
Turkey elections
Turkey heads to polls in landmark elections: 5 things to know
President Erdogan faces toughest battle of 20-year rule in tight leadership race