Coronavirus
Japan drops blanket ban on inbound flight bookings amid criticism
PM Kishida asks airlines to accommodate returning Japanese nationals
East Asia
Economy
Minimum wage hikes sweep China in 'common prosperity' push
Trend risks a production exodus over costs already higher than Southeast Asia's
Comment
Empty center: Doughnut effect shapes political rift in Japan, U.S.
Will Biden be able to move toward center head of midterm?
Politics
China warms to Taiwan company that donated to Tsai after apology
$74m fines for Far Eastern raised fears of wider crackdowns
Life
Book review: Can Japanese agriculture adapt?
A fascinating insight into the delicate interplay of people, policy and place
Automobiles
Suzuki wants to be the Tesla of connected minicars
Japanese automaker to offer remote monitoring and other services by 2025
Finance
Sony Life staffer accused of embezzling $155m while working remotely
Japanese insurer examines oversight system as money remains missing
Opinion
Xi Jinping echoes Jack Ma as he plots future China-Africa ties
This year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation marks a turning point
Semiconductors
U.S. priority should be American chipmakers, not TSMC: Intel chief
Washington needs to invest more in domestic companies, Gelsinger says
Interview
Japan needs stronger defenses, more frequent security reviews: Abe
Deterrence keeps rogue countries 'from hitting the missile launch button,' former PM says
China up close
Analysis: Xi shrewdly used Biden summit to pave way for long reign
Timing of virtual meeting followed Beijing's scenario
Sports
Pound fires back at critics of IOC's video call with Peng Shuai
Senior official denies vouching for safety of tennis player to appease Beijing
Companies
Chinese state-owned shipbuilder lets shipyard go under in rare move
CSSC streamlines as focus shifts from jobs to innovation
Travel & Leisure
Universal Studios Beijing plots expansion 3 months after opening
Resort plans to double in size as Chinese capital seeks more tourists
Travel & Leisure
Top Macao VIP room operator Suncity suspends operations
More than 2,000 workers affected as group seeks restructuring
Politics
Japan starts to extend range of its missiles to over 1,000 km
Tokyo sees $880m move as deterrence, as China, US develop sophisticated weapons
Coronavirus
Japan asks airlines to halt international bookings to shut out omicron
Second case of new variant prompts move by transport ministry
Caixin
China's Sanpower wins creditor backing for restructuring
State-owned asset manager pitches in over 10% to cover $10bn debt
Coronavirus
South Korea considers tighter border controls on omicron fears
COVID cases hit daily record as immunity wears off among elderly
Indo-Pacific
AUKUS sub deal triggers debate on nuclear safeguards
China and Russia raise proliferation concerns at IAEA over deployment