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Politics
UN demands probe into alleged Saudi hack of Amazon boss Bezos
Experts believe intrusion was 'effort to influence' media coverage of nation
China up close
Battle for hegemony: Xi knows there is no middle ground with US
Leader's goal of surpassing America has put China on an irreversible path
Economy
Scrap over Indonesia labor reforms tests Jokowi's resolve
Unions protest plan to make it easier to hire and fire workers
Economy
Philippine GDP grows at slowest annual pace in 8 years
Strong final quarter expansion of 6.4% fails to push growth to 2019 target
Economy
Japan logs trade deficit in 2019 for second straight year
Slow Chinese and European demand create headwinds for export-reliant economy
Virus outbreak
Five things to know about the new China coronavirus
Symptoms include coughing, sneezing and difficulty in breathing
Environment
Once plastic bag addicted, Thai shoppers adapt creatively to ban
Customers bring buckets and wheelbarrows, while others turn to delivery
Politics
Japan seeks transparency for pricey US defense gear
Tokyo scrambles to rein in costs as Trump presses for more sales
Companies
Survey shows Japan Inc. less proactive in disclosing risks
Only fraction of listed companies note climate or staffing challenges in filings
Opinion
China virus threatens economic damage around the world
Regional neighbors and European stocks are already facing losses
Technology
Foxconn chief targets 2022 rollout of electric cars with Fiat
Retired founder Terry Gou eyes Vision Fund-style tech investment fund
Property
Average Tokyo condo prices are $544,000, a 29-year high
Developers stick to expensive, prime sites as buyers retreat
Economy
Thailand suffers export decline on fall in China shipments
Bangkok sees first annual drop in four years as trade war takes a toll
Travel & Leisure
Japan-China airfares sink to $50 as virus saps demand
Ticket prices fall by half, with new airport lifting capacity
