US-China tensions
China slaps sanctions on US lawmakers over Hong Kong
Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio among those targeted in Beijing retaliation
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International relations
China sends fighter jets as US health chief visits Taiwan
Incursion marks third time since 2016 for Chinese jets to cross median line
Politics
Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai arrested under Hong Kong security law
Stock price of Next Digital briefly quadruples as supporters show backing
Economy
China's factory deflation slows in July as recovery gains strength
Consumer price index rose 2.7%, broadly in line with expectations
Opinion
Beirut explosion casts harsh light on international shipping rules
Murky story of a ship called the Rhosus, which began life as a Japanese dredger
Pharmaceuticals
US, China and other rich nations chase COVID-19 vaccine paydays
Developing countries at the back of the queue face costly vaccine imports
International relations
Saudi Arabia pulls support for Pakistan as Kashmir tiff widens
As Riyadh takes India's side, China comes through with $1bn for Islamabad
Automobiles
VW extends China market lead with new low-cost brand Jetta
In wake of COVID, marque targets those seeking escape from public transport
Coronavirus: Free to read
Coronavirus latest: Australia's borders to stay shut as deaths rise
India suffers over 1,000 more deaths; US tops 5m infections, 25% of global total
Coronavirus
Red Cross gives 1,000s of North Koreans COVID-19 training
Volunteers, some in locked-down city of Kaeson, also learn to handle floods
Markets
Chinese companies rush for US IPOs ahead of new restrictions
Startups seek more than $5bn before stricter auditing rules take effect
International relations
US health chief offers Taiwan 'strong' support in landmark visit
Highest level US official to visit in 4 decades meets with President Tsai Ing-wen
Energy
Hokkaido wind farms get tailwind as tides shift for fisheries
Coastal towns receptive to offshore projects as fish catches slide
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Over 60% of Olympic volunteers worry about coronavirus measures
21.5% say they may no longer volunteer due to pandemic's impact on studies or jobs
Coronavirus
Singapore-Malaysia border crossings to resume: 5 things to know
Interdependent neighbors seek economic relief with dual travel programs
Technology
Japan's biggest companies plot 16% jump in tech investment
From retail to construction, coronavirus accelerates digital revolution
Turbulent Thailand
Thai youth step up protests amid political tensions and economic woes
Speeches target pro-military government, impunity and role of the monarchy
Datawatch
Gold's surge tests plunging dollar's credibility
Fed plays crucial role amid massive government spending and currency printing
Environment
Mitsui O.S.K. probes massive oil spill off Mauritius
Island nation's biodiversity and all-important tourism sector threatened
Opinion
Southeast Asia's year of living dangerously
Governments will pay price of delaying tough reforms when the going was good
International relations
UK urges Hong Kong to reinstate candidates, hold elections
Australia, Canada, New Zealand and US joined the statement
International relations
Japan taps 'China school' again for new ambassador
Hideo Tarumi brings strong expertise and information-gathering skills to diplomatic post
