Society
Locust swarms form dark clouds over South Asia food security
Beijing tells authorities to prepare for possible invasion
Africa
Opinion
China expands influence in Africa as US plays catch-up
Beijing is combining military, economic and diplomatic efforts to boost its reach
Technology
Japan to lift stockpiles of metals for EVs, wary of China's clout
Tokyo looks to secure access to lithium, cobalt and rare earths
Economy
China and India to make up one-third of global GDP in 2060: JCER
Emerging giants forecast to approach US and Europe's combined economic might
Datawatch
Yield-hungry Asian investors bankroll US spending binge
Appetite for Treasurys remains firm as yields slip to bottom elsewhere
Education
Japan's first university head from Africa champions diversity
Inspired by Nelson Mandela, Malian-born professor works to change minds in Kyoto
Energy
Hitachi to pay over $4bn in Africa dispute with Mitsubishi Heavy
Industrial groups settle clash over costs at coal power plants
International relations
Suu Kyi in court as genocide case set out against Myanmar
More than 730,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar after the military-led crackdown
Environment
Japan's ivory trade fuels illegal exports to China, Africa says
Illicit shipments continue to drive elephant poaching
Startups
China investors back Africa-focused fintech startup
SoftBank Ventures, Sequoia also throw weight behind Lagos-based payments company
