Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Putin, Macron hold call as Russia steps up nuclear plant rhetoric
Kharkiv bombardment rages to pin down Ukraine forces, U.K. says
East Asia
Interview
Toshiba buyout must benefit all stakeholders, CEO says
Shimada outlines plans to prioritize shareholder returns and new investments
The Big Story
The mystery of SoftBank's zero tax bill
Nikkei investigation reveals years of huge profits and no taxes for Japan's top tech investor
Energy
Japanese buyers renew LNG contracts with new Sakhalin-2 operator
Tokyo Gas and JERA keep access to Russian energy ahead of winter squeeze
Retail
Chinese retailer Miniso to ditch Japanese styling after backlash
Consumers increasingly critical of businesses seen as insufficiently patriotic
Interview
Xi-Kishida summit considered for fall: Japan foreign minister
Online or in third country being discussed; November G20 meeting a possibility
Inflation
Tokyo utility TEPCO ups rates 30% for companies stranded by power providers
Japan electricity market exodus makes customers seek contracts of last resort
Indo-Pacific
Australia-led air force exercise begins with German aircraft
Drill aimed at countering China's growing military footprint in region
Electronics
Xiaomi's revenue falls 20%, hurt by China COVID curbs
World's biggest smartphone market shrank 10% in Q2
Opinion
Afghanistan shows the limits of China's Belt and Road
Despite its engagement with the Taliban, Beijing is unable to reach its goals
China debt crunch
China sentences Chinese-Canadian billionaire Xiao to 13 years prison
Tomorrow Holdings conglomerate fined record $8.1bn for financial crimes
Automobiles
India's Ola plans massive EV push but obstacles await
Company aims to develop cells by 2023, launch electric car in 2024
Travel & Leisure
Macao casino operators post losses topping $2bn as COVID bites
Dim hopes for rebound before 2023 as gaming hub hit by virus restrictions
International relations
Xi, Putin to attend G-20 in Indonesia this November: reports
Jokowi quoted as saying Chinese, Russian leaders have given assurances
Technology
Droids and drones: China expo unveils latest in robot technology
Operators pushing beyond industrial robots in world's biggest market
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea tells South Korea's Yoon to 'shut his mouth' after offer of aid
Kim Yo Jong blasts president's 'audacious' plan for nuclear disarmament
Indo-Pacific
After backing Pelosi, U.S. carrier Ronald Reagan returns to Japan
7th Fleet commander says China's aggressions need to be contested
Climate Change
China's green-bond issuances doubled for January-June half
Government prepares stricter standards to allay greenwashing concerns
Arts
'M. Butterfly' takes wing at Santa Fe Opera
Asian American production highlights fraught legacy of Puccini's masterpiece
Inflation
Japan's inflation stays above BOJ target for fourth straight month
July core consumer prices up 2.4% on year as price pressures broaden