Your Week in Asia
India-U.S. defense chiefs meeting, TSMC AGM, Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai
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International relations
Fiji minister says terminating police pact with China 'possible'
New government still reviewing deal, wants to talk to Beijing about future ties
Defense
U.S. fires up Asian allies but makes no progress on China talks
As Shangri-La Dialogue ends, new tensions arise in the Taiwan Strait
Comment
Why the West should never let its guard down against Russia
Putin will remain a serious threat no matter the outcome of the Ukraine war
Travel & Leisure
LCCs add Philippines-Japan flights as travel curbs ease
Zipair, AirAsia and Jetstar bet big on summer holiday demand
Politics
From Modi to Gandhi, Indian politicians court the diaspora
Overseas population of 32m wields influence as election approaches
Travel & Leisure
Medicine, sweets, whisky, even stationery hot souvenirs in Japan
Local retailers celebrate the return of the tourist hordes
Inflation
Record poor harvest drives down Japan seaweed output to 51-year low
Leading processed seaweed makers plan to raise prices by up to 40%
Commodities
IEA to set EV mineral import benchmarks to reduce overdependence
Joint mining by member states of lithium, nickel and cobalt will be considered
Opinion
Showcasing Japanese baseball requires saving Meiji Jingu stadium
Tokyo Station renovation illustrates power of citizen action to drive preservation
Automobiles
North American EV investments to surpass $140bn: Nikkei estimate
Biden's Inflation Reduction Act boosts U.S. industry at the cost of other countries
Supply Chain
Taiwan shoemakers' steps away from China offer path for Foxconn
Footwear contract producers follow cheap labor to Southeast Asia, then India
Defense
Ties with Japan are not all about islands: China's defense minister
In 1st meeting with Hamada, Li Shangfu expresses hope for frank communication
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