International relations
After China visit, U.N. rights chief says she urged counterterrorism review
Michelle Bachelet's trip to Xinjiang was criticized by rights groups and Western countries
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Coronavirus
Beijing to relax COVID curbs in some areas on Sunday
Fangshan and Shunyi districts to shift from work-from-home to normal mode
Terrorism
Japanese Red Army leader released after 20-year prison stint
Fusako Shigenobu, 76, masterminded seizure of French Embassy in Hague in 1974
Caixin
Inside China's plans to overhaul its $3.7tn mutual fund industry
Vast sector's management has lagged behind its rapid growth
Food & Beverage
Japan sake brewer takes shot at booming alcohol-free market
Process also helps Sanwa Shuzo make more of its premium Daiginjo sake
International relations
China inks deal with Samoa as Australia vows Pacific islands plan
Wang Yi signs 'economic and technical cooperation' pact with prime minister
Retail
South Korea convenience stores seek fresh growth in Southeast Asia
Japanese incumbents like FamilyMart face new challenge in Vietnam and Malaysia
International relations
'Wonderful': Fiji prime minister after meeting Penny Wong
Frank Bainimarama tells Australian foreign minister 'Fiji not anyone's backyard'
Datawatch
Japan's COVID curbs on dining and gatherings yielded mixed results
Nearly 1 in 4 prefectures that adopted measures failed to stem spread of virus
Climate Change
New Zealand, California announce climate change partnership
Jacinda Adern and Gavin Newsom commit to idea-sharing but not specific policies
Markets
Wall Street rallies, snaps longest weekly losing streak in decades
Dow up 575 points; S&P gains 2.5%, lifted by Apple, Microsoft and Tesla
Economy
Japan women in 30s stay in workforce as parental benefits improve
But many are only part-timers, leaving room for more progress
Opinion
Biden's Indo-Pacific framework cannot succeed without China
Loosely defined bloc should play a meaningful role by working to decarbonize Asia
International relations
China, Russia strengthen ties over Far East seas with bomber patrol
Flight during Quad summit showcased strength of long-standing security ties
Energy
Iran seizes two Greek tankers in tit-for-tat move against U.S.
Revolutionary Guards detain vessels in Gulf after warning of 'punitive action'
Finance
Several Chinese local banks freeze deposits, triggering protests
$1.5bn from 1m customers locked after lenders operated outside their region
Media & Entertainment
Sony eyes record PS5 production and chip output boost
Group executive reports supply chain issues are improving
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