Datawatch
Pensioners' share of spending hits nearly 40% of total in Japan
Seniors hold key to country's drive to escape deflation
Editor's Picks
Energy
U.K. 'committed' to nuclear power despite China funding concerns
Country's first nuclear minister, Andrew Bowie, says public backs new plants
Interview
Xi's apparatchiks will struggle to revive economy: China watcher
President's inner circle lacks global trade and finance know-how, Willy Lam warns
Defense
U.S. nuclear boss says China's arms program not slowing down
Beijing's land, air and sea capabilities are 'bona fide': Gen. Cotton
Business Spotlight
Turkish drone maker Baykar seeks to extend global influence
Unmanned aerial vehicles made in Istanbul prove valuable in 'asymmetric war'
Startups
India e-commerce startup Meesho eyes possible IPO next year
Chief financial officer says company turned profitable sooner than expected
Interview
Russia grain deal exit hurting 345m vulnerable people: WFP chief
Cindy McCain warns of climate risks to food supplies during Pacific visit
The Big Story
China's grip on Southeast Asia tightens as U.S. influence wanes
From Vietnam to Indonesia, development aid and 'Asian values' drive Beijing's dominance
Asia Insight
Afghanistan rulers win tacit acceptance as women face 'apartheid'
World struggles to give aid without helping Taliban as regime enters third year
Market Spotlight
China property woes spread, adding to national economic gloom
Country Garden becomes latest big developer to miss bond payment
Datawatch
Nearly 40% of Japanese companies hire people over 70 years old
Facing labor shortages, Japan Inc. turns to elderly to fill jobs
Economy
China's economic and tourism recovery hold key to ASEAN
'Supply chain reconfiguration' also benefits region, says AMRO chief economist
Sports
Ex-players help soccer club to economic win: Bayern Munich chief
Herbert Hainer welcomes challenges of gaining big sponsors
Business Spotlight
Japan warms to disputed coal power technology under West's icy stare
Government, companies eager to work with non-G7 partners on 'co-firing' ammonia
China up close
Analysis: Xi opens Beidaihe with no elders but plenty of challenges
Secretive conclave to discuss Taiwan unification, sour economy and U.S. ties
Tea Leaves
Thai women are losing faith in labor
Superstition, fear and convenience converge in C-section boom
The Big Story
Coastal towns brace for Fukushima water release, from Japan to Jeju
Distrust of TEPCO and fear for small businesses fuel anxiety, despite IAEA approval
Economy
Pakistan needs to diversify its partners: top investment official
Chaudhry Salik Hussain seeks Japanese tech to help reduce reliance on imports
Asia Insight
Bollywood becomes political battleground as India's election looms
Some filmmakers find amplifying Modi government's message is good for business
Startups
Indonesia startup Storial works to shake up book publishing
Digitalization, selling IP rights part of strategy to spur reading, boost authors
Market Spotlight
Bank of Japan's policy adjustment hasn't stopped the yen's slide
Japan-U.S. yield gap remains wide after Treasury rates shoot up
Datawatch
Hybrid work takes root in post-COVID Japan
Nearly 40% of employees still perform part of their jobs at home
US-China tensions
Trump will raise China tariffs if he wins White House: ex-USTR
Robert Lighthizer says former president 'deadly serious' about campaign pledges
Interview
Japan has 'long way to go' on governance reform: Oasis founder
Despite rally, stocks still cheap beyond biggest companies, Seth Fischer says
Companies
Indonesia's Maka Motors to manufacture electric motorbikes in 2024
Local company aims to crack market controlled by Chinese players