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Japan tops global tourism index for 1st time, despite tight borders
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Japan immigration
Japan begins trial to allow in small foreign tour groups
First U.S. tourists land, with more from Singapore, Thailand, Australia expected
Sharing Economy
Airbnb to end all listings in China from July 30
Chinese users will be able to book listings abroad
Indo-Pacific
Quad slams coercive attempts to alter status quo in Indo-Pacific
But joint statement avoids pointing finger at Russia for Ukraine crisis
Politics
Thaksin-linked candidate's electoral victory rocks Thai government
Bangkok voters all but make Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha a lame duck
Electronics
Samsung to invest $356bn over five years in strategic sectors
South Korean conglomerate targets long-term growth in chips, biopharmaceuticals
Interview
'Time running out' to save Kherson from becoming Russian
Southern Ukrainian city faces economic battle for its future, mayor says
International relations
Australia's Albanese grabs torch on climate change in Quad debut
New PM calls issue 'main' Pacific challenge, striking different tone from Morrison
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong activist Benny Tai jailed on election spending charges
Former law professor pleads guilty to buying ads backing pro-democracy lawmakers
Energy
Ex-U. N. chief Ban Ki-moon urges no wavering on Russia sanctions
Tells global gas industry leaders curbs must stay despite higher energy prices
Indo-Pacific
Who is Penny Wong, Australia's new foreign minister?
Born in Malaysia, the openly gay lawmaker is likely to be tested by Beijing
Ukraine war
Russian soldier gets life sentence for killing Ukrainian civilian
Tank unit member says he just followed orders at first war criminal trial
Startups
Indian unicorns cut jobs, close units to conserve scarce capital
Meltdown in public markets as free-money era ends and thrift takes over
Caixin
China's safety problem with illegal buildings
Deadly collapses sound alarm over shoddy construction
Opinion
Shared unease over China helps the Quad come of age
Possible future members include South Korea and the U.K.
Biden's Asia policy
Biden's Taiwan comment sparks uncertainty over 'strategic ambiguity'
Third statement by president on island defense not dismissed as a gaffe
Transportation
Hong Kong's MTR drives London subway into new era
First new Tube line in 43 years to feature air-conditioned carriages with Wi-Fi
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban's full-veil decree takes Afghan women back in time
Stripping women of their rights, government says world must 'respect' their rules
Transportation
Even package deliveries take tumble with China lockdowns
Booming sector suffers rare volume setback, but some companies post higher revenues
Coronavirus
Vietnam an easier destination after return to pre-COVID rules
A Nikkei reporter reflects on a milestone in the country's path out of pandemic
Supply Chain
Toyota to cut global production plan by 100,000 in June
Chip shortage continues to limit automaker's output; more factory lines suspended
Ukraine war
Russian diplomat says he resigns over Ukraine war
'Never have I been so ashamed,' veteran envoy in Geneva criticizes invasion
Life
Five of Singapore's best places for brunch with a difference
Refreshing twists to the city-state's ubiquitous weekend dining experience
Asia Insight
Flight of the Rajapaksas: Sri Lankan dynasty faces reckoning
Accused of mismanagement and corruption, the nation's top clan is down but not out
China tech
Didi shares fall 4% as shareholders back U.S. delisting
Chinese ride-hailer endures complex cybersecurity review by Beijing since IPO
Interview
Ukraine war shows clean energy shift crucial: climate summit chief
Alok Sharma urges countries to strengthen emissions cut commitments
Opinion
Japan is right to be prudent when it comes to Russian energy
Knee-jerk boycotts will only worsen global disruptions
Business trends
Japan Inc. plays catch-up on economic security after Ukraine war
Hitachi, IHI and others launch teams to analyze geopolitical risks
Japan immigration
Toyota and partners launch hotline to protect foreign workers
Program offers advice and legal help for navigating Japanese workplaces
Electric cars in China
Nidec targets 2023 start for flagship EV motor plant in China
Complex will have capacity to produce 1m units a year
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