Fires
Massive blast sends seismic shock across Beirut, injuring thousands
Highly explosive materials was stored at port, says minister
Economy
Opinion
Asia's regulators ignore rising influence of Big Tech at their peril
Market power of Alibaba, Reliance, Tencent and Gojek could outweigh US behemoths
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea spied on 11 Security Council officials using Gmail
State-led phishing campaign also utilized WhatsApp: draft report
Opinion
Chinese investment in Southeast Asia is nothing to fear
More optimistic future for region than the fuss about Chinese investment suggests
Trade
Japan's foreign minister to fly to UK in bid to conclude FTA talks
Motegi's trip is first by a Japanese minister since onset of COVID
Economy
China's robust factory activity masks economic risks
Job market remains weak while economic stimulus is set to scale down
Asia Insight
Indian apps soar after ban on China's TikTok, WeChat and Baidu
Relations soured by Ladakh clash force Modi to refocus economic struggle
Opinion
Indonesia must tackle corona-driven growth in anti-Chinese xenophobia
Hostile theories and racist hoaxes require government and media intervention
Natural disasters
China braces for typhoon as Yangtze floodwaters remain high
Meteorological office issues yellow alert for Shanghai and nearby provinces
