Indo-Pacific
No U.S.-China talks risks 'devastating' outcomes: Australian PM
Albanese calls for dialogue between the two powers in Shangri-La keynote address
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International relations
Japan's Hayashi says top-to-bottom U.N. reform 'urgent'
Foreign minister pondering 'next steps' to become prime minister
#techAsia
Taiwan's supply chain centrality and Nvidia's 'rockstar' CEO
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Startups
Indian startup fights stigma with biodegradable sanitary napkins
Saathi CEO says lack of menstruation items keeps women from reaching potential
Opinion
TSMC's fate will indeed be at stake if China attacks Taiwan
U.S. shouldn't threaten to bomb foundries, but self-destruction can be deterrent
Defense
Chinese defense minister to meet Japanese counterpart in Singapore
Li Shangfu to hold 1st meeting with Hamada on sidelines of Shangri-La forum
Indo-Pacific
New Zealand interested in AUKUS cooperation in non-nuclear tech
Defense chief says country eyeing cybersecurity, AI, quantum computing
Economy
Bangladesh's 'expansionary' $71bn budget raises financing doubts
Analysts warn plan may exacerbate pressures that drove Moody's downgrade
Supply Chain
Lego to other Vietnam producers: Stop chasing cheapest cost
Country must be 'damn serious' about going green, says toymaker with $1bn factory
Myanmar Crisis
Shrinking Myanmar military struggles to quash resistance
Active troops down by 21,000, analyst says, as violence escalates
South China Sea
Japan, U.S., Philippines reinforce collaboration in marine security
Three nations' coast guards conduct drills with China's marine expansion in mind
Indo-Pacific
Bank of China chairman visits PNG amid Sino-U.S. rivalry
Trip follows island nation's defense pact with Washington
DealStreetAsia
Asia firms get $110m commitment from U.S. pension fund Montana BOI
Axiom Asia, Singapore-headquartered OCP Asia to receive money, board report says
Automobiles
Tata's EV dominance in India faces challengers even without Tesla
Hyundai, MG seek to cut into local heavyweight's 85% market share
Hong Kong security law
Tiananmen museum to open in U.S. ahead of crackdown anniversary
Hong Kong authorities continue to snuff out commemorations
Life
Indian textile industry finds fresh use for betel nut
Natural dye more sustainable option than alternatives harvested from wild
Climate Change
Toshiba, Toray lead Japan foray into cheap 'green' hydrogen tech
Less iridium and more durable membranes are keys to an inexpensive process
Health Care
Japan's health care reform debate drags on as worker shortage grows
Reform council backs task-sharing proposal for nurses, but bigger steps deferred
Business Spotlight
AI frenzy sweeps China as companies search for their own ChatGPT
Money is no object as investors big and small rush into chatbot technology
Markets
Foreign buying of Japan stocks continues, reaching lesser-known shares
Futures purchases lose steam, casting doubt on rally's staying power
Opinion
Thailand's traditional elite should seek compromise while it can
Move Forward's victory shows forces of change have momentum and broad support
Defense
U.S., Japan push to expand multilateral security framework
Defense chiefs to meet Australian, Philippine counterparts for four-way talks
Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong opens crypto exchange licensing ahead of retail trading
City cautiously pivots toward virtual currencies, which are banned on mainland
Defense
South Korea conducts drills on border islands near North Korea
Military steps up range of joint exercises as tensions escalate
Climate Change
Renewable energy capacity on track to rival fossil fuels in 2024
IEA forecasts record surge in new additions amid energy security push
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