Caixin
China slow to overhaul $3.9tn bank wealth management sector
Focus on growth hinders reform while top talent remains hard to find
Economy
International relations
Germany must confront China on human rights, says industry
Influential group calls for boundaries in dealings with autocratic nations
International relations
India and Europe draw closer as economic and political ties blur
East-West relations now dictated by their stance on China
Opinion
Japan must be better prepared for the next pandemic
Sluggish vaccine rollout has left most Japanese feeling frustrated
Trade
Indonesia and Canada to launch economic partnership talks
Widodo government on mission to 'create export opportunities' amid pandemic
Caixin
China's hydrogen roadmap: 4 things to know
Green energy alternative receives strong government support
Energy
China GDP engine Guangdong hit with perfect storm of power grid uncertainty
Drought, coal prices and shifting demand blamed for forcing cuts to factory electricity
Opinion
Tokyo circles the wagons around Toshiba
Latest corporate scandal shows Japan Inc still answers to nobody
Economy
G-7's infrastructure investment plan vies to rival Belt and Road
Experts say initiative needs to harness private finance and ensure high standards
Agriculture
Southeast Asia looks to Israeli tech to improve farming techniques
Israel companies offer ways to boost production as region faces supply threats
Opinion
Ban on global wildlife trade a matter of survival in pandemic era
China has the venue and opportunity to take the lead in protecting biodiversity
Aerospace & Defense
Modi's 'Make in India' campaign lifts defense sector amid China row
Over 200 imports now restricted as standoff proves boom for domestic arms makers
Economy
Thailand strives to regain position as world's biggest rice exporter
Competition with rivals on price and quality to get tougher
Economy
China watches 'lay-flatters' as risk to economy: 5 things to know
More Chinese youths reject pressures over work and family as futile
Trade
Australia takes wine dispute with China to WTO
Canberra opposes Beijing's imposition of anti-dumping duties
Semiconductors
Chip supply chain a top priority in Suga's first economic plan
Japan to offer incentives for new semiconductor factories amid global shortage
Coronavirus
Tokyo eases COVID rules on booze, but only for 1 or 2 guests
Patrons can drink alcohol for 90 minutes, with 7 p.m. cutoff, starting Monday
Economy
BOJ chief aims to help business 'return to normal'
Central bank extends COVID emergency funding through March 2022
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's cash shortage casts shadow despite rise in activity
Central bank avoids printing more money, fearing kyat's fall and inflation
Economy
Japan's core consumer prices rise for first time in over a year
Modest hike reflects rebound in energy prices from pandemic-driven dive