Natural disasters
Satellite images show explosive power of Tonga underwater volcano
Experts say 'once-in-a-century' eruption has unique seismic features
Editor's Picks
Interview
Singapore e-commerce fashion label races rivals in AI gambit
Love, Bonito eyes Hong Kong and Japan in $50m tech-fueled expansion
Asia Insight
Moonshots: U.S. and China fire up new era of cosmic competition
Japan, South Korea and others seek place in race for lunar resources and glory
Market Spotlight
'Let's pray it holds': Turkey's lira gamble keeps investors guessing
New devaluation-protected savings products halt decline but inflation still a menace
Inside Japanese politics
Japan's new opposition leader Izumi faces tough balancing act
CDP struggles with identity crisis after poor showing in lower house election
Inside Japanese politics
Seiji Kihara: The policy guru behind Japan Prime Minister Kishida
Inspired by Margaret Thatcher, the protege also takes cues from Yoshihide Suga
Interview
Bukalapak president says wide ecosystem key for digital banks
Indonesian e-commerce platform to join fray with Allo Bank investment
Market Spotlight
Mongolia stock market turns heads with 133% gain
Benchmark index topped world in 2021 as investors prepared for bank IPOs
Interview
Thai miner Banpu divesting coal business despite revenue surge
Windfall from global coal price rise will be invested in green power projects
Business Spotlight
Anil Ambani's financial empire goes under the hammer
Reliance Capital creditors hope court administrator has more luck selling assets
China up close
Analysis: China's ex-Washington envoy resurfaces with an important message
Cui Tiankai says war of anger does not help the national cause
Datawatch
Japan's defense industry on the ropes amid growing threats
Reliance on U.S. for equipment grows as more companies stop production
Tea Leaves
India highlights dark side of vegetarianism
Cow protection campaign by vigilante ideologues threatens safety of beef eaters
The Big Story
Too big to fail: China eyes Afghanistan investment amid fears of state collapse
Allies China and Pakistan keen to maintain regional stability after U.S. withdrawal
Interview
Taiwan machine tool maker sees EV boom as historic growth chance
Tongtai chairman says shorter supply chains are future of industry
Asia Insight
Kim Jong Un-ism: Leader seeks 'new' ideology for North Korea
The third Kim is trying to build an image distinct from his father and grandfather
Supply Chain
Murata's Thailand move heralds Japan tech shift from China
Renesas, Tokyo Electron also race to respond to geopolitical tensions
Interview
Taliban prepares to segregate sexes in Afghan universities
Minister Haqqani said foreign squeeze on funds has damaged education
Interview
Adani to lean on green bond market for renewables expansion
Indian billionaire aims to transform his fossil fuel-reliant business empire
Interview
NCT's Japanese member, Yuta, finds global rhythm with K-pop
As music transcends cultures, genres becoming irrelevant, pop star says