Trade war
Japan says currency not focus of high-level US trade talks
Tokyo, Washington kick off first round of 2-day negotiations
Economy
Europe
Fire guts renowned Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
President Emmanuel Macron pledges to rebuild centuries-old stone structure
Opinion
Xi right to play for time in trade war with Trump
Beijing set to win breathing space as it mulls confrontation versus cooperation
Belt and Road
China and Malaysia avoid embarrassment with rail project revival
Mahathir hopeful for more investment after bilateral confidence restored
Economy
Pakistan to unveil new tax amnesty to ease debt burden
PM Khan hopes one-time charge on hidden wealth will relieve cash-strapped economy
Interview
On rare Taiwan visit, US official urges 5G investment screening
Washington seeks tough enforcement to curb Beijing's distorting market practices
5G networks
German regulator says Huawei can stay in 5G race
Agency defies US call for ban on Chinese group provided it abides by data secrecy rules
Indonesia election
Indonesian election pits reformer versus strongman in rematch
A clash of styles between 'grassroots' Jokowi and straight-talking Prabowo
China tech
Applied Materials halts work for red-flagged Chinese chip maker
US chip tool leader pulls staff from San'an Optoelectronics following government listing
