Climate Change
Coal holdout Japan faces pressure as G-7 rallies around energy goal
U.S. and Europe look to go coal-free by end of the 2030s.
East Asia
Indo-Pacific
Japan, Australia, India, U.S. to agree on COVID vaccine cooperation
The four nations are due to hold summit in Tokyo next week
Indo-Pacific
Biden, Yoon agree to work toward rules-based Indo-Pacific
U.S. explores deploying more weapons, conducting bigger military drills
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Russia stops Finland gas flows over payments dispute
Moscow says it has full control of Mariupol; Japan, U.S. walk out of APEC meeting in protest of Russia
China tech
Tencent spins web novels into game and drama gold
As ad revenue dives, fiction from users provides fodder for entertainment business
Ukraine war
Japan, U.S., Australia walk out of APEC meeting in protest of Russia
Canada, New Zealand also join move at trade minister conference in Bangkok
International relations
Kishida calls China's development in East China Sea 'unacceptable'
Japan PM says his government has lodged complaint against Beijing
Travel & Leisure
Japan's pro sports teams find use for empty stadiums
Baseball and soccer clubs successfully enter the shared office industry
Comment
North Korea jolted by huge and abrupt COVID outbreak
Infection wave could threaten Kim Jong Un's ill-prepared government
Belt and Road
East Timor's new president still driving China's Belt and Road
Ramos-Horta supports initiative 'completely' and urges U.S. to cooperate
Caixin
China's tax revenue sinks amid rollout of VAT refund policy
Local governments hit as Beijing tries to help businesses cope with slow growth
Interview
Kishida lauds Indo-Pacific framework as sign of U.S. commitment
Japanese PM discusses chip partnership, 'new capitalism' and defense spending
Energy
China pivots to boost coal output, putting climate goal at risk
Beijing prioritizes economy and energy security over lower emissions
Automobiles
Hyundai Motor Group to spend $5.5bn on first EV, battery plants in U.S.
Vehicle factory in Georgia expected to begin commercial output in first half of 2025
Opinion
Japan's economic emergency requires more than 'new capitalism'
Fumio Kishida should focus on reinvigoration, not reinvention
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from April 28 to May 21: Russia to consider allowing over-40s to join military
Russia's Gazprom will halt flows of natural gas to Finland on Saturday
International relations
Japan protests over suspected Chinese drilling in East China Sea
Tokyo says Beijing is building structure for potential gas field development
Automobiles
Tesla rival Nio plans Singapore research hub for AI, self-driving
Chinese EV maker lists on third market, following New York and Hong Kong
Coronavirus
Japan waives COVID entry tests in step toward welcoming tourists
Exemptions granted to 80% of travelers as daily cap lifted to 20,000 arrivals
US-China tensions
Chinese scientists in U.S. haunted by targeted prosecutions
Even after 'China Initiative' ended, professors struggle to get their lives back