International relations
Trump and South Korea's Moon agree to maintain dialogue over North Korea
Talks come as Pyongyang warns it may ramp up nuclear and rocket testing
East Asia
Media & Entertainment
From wickets to walk-offs: MLB seeks to convert India to baseball
America's pastime looks to Asia to grow fans as attendance suffers at home
Politics
Japan Coast Guard launches unit to handle North Korean 'ghost ships'
Derelict fishing boats wash up on northern shores when weather turns rough
Companies
Japan's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve to land in Niseko
Malaysia's YTL Hotels also opens serviced apartment complex in Hokkaido
International relations
Fear of Chinese meddling triggers election reforms across Pacific
Reports of shady contributions and spy activities push governments to act
Transportation
Hitachi wins $460m British high-speed train contract
Manufacturer to supply 135 emissions-reducing carriages
Economy
Tokyo probes banks' hefty transfer fees
Various handling charges suspected of shutting out fintech startups
Food & Beverage
China clamps down on baby eel trade in blow to unagi restaurants
Proposed export restrictions risk cutting off Japan's main supply
Business deals
Asahi gulps down Singaporean vending machine company
Advend acquisition gives Japanese drink maker bigger Southeast Asian platform
Companies
Tokyo Dome on track to report 10% profit gain on Arashi fever
Giants playoff berth and popular boy band's merchandise fuel earnings
