Politics
Yokohama to join bidding race for casino resort
City is second after Osaka to seek windfall from boost in visitor spending
Economy
International relations
Kashmir looms over Modi's trip to France and Middle East
Indian PM makes countermove as Pakistan vows to take dispute to Hague
Banking & Finance
Malaysia's forex steps may help retain slot in bond index
Analysts warn of hefty outflows from any potential ouster from global index
Economy
Bank Indonesia surprises with second rate cut in two months
Central bank lowers its benchmark by 25 basis points to 5.5%
Interview
Top tech investor brushes off China's startup funding slump
James Mi bullish on IPOs despite slowdown
Opinion
Growing Asian economies breed high expectations among citizens
Governments must handle slowdown carefully to avoid rise of populism
Technology
Chinese hackers target US cancer institutes: report
Beijing strives for edge in cancer research, US cyber group says
Economy
Japan to open skies to commercial drones with flexible rules
Online registration would allow flights over populated areas
Japan-South Korea rift
South Korean tourists shun Japan as neighbors grit teeth
Foreign ministers fail to inch closer at Beijing meeting
