Asia Insight
Taiwan tensions a boon for defense industry but supply clogs loom
Lockheed, Boeing, Raytheon race against time to meet demand from U.S. allies
U.S.
International relations
U.S. takes aim at Chinese and Russian influence in Africa strategy
Document discusses human rights sanctions, food and climate change aid
US-China tensions
U.S. slams China for halting cooperation to combat fentanyl
Beijing halts work with Washington against narcotics after Pelosi's Taiwan trip
Taiwan tensions
Biden says he is concerned about China's moves around Taiwan
But U.S. president does not expect Beijing 'to do anything more than they are'
Ukraine war
Russian military relies on Western, Asian tech components: study
Microelectronics from U.S., Japan, Taiwan, South Korea found in weapons systems
International relations
Bangladesh seeks China help to repatriate Rohingya refugees
Close Beijing ties challenge diplomatic and trade relationship with India, U.S.
Taiwan tensions
Chinese and Taiwanese warships shadow each other as drills due to end
’Taiwan is not a part of the United States - it is China's territory' says Wang Yi
US-China tensions
China's actions near Taiwan 'provocative, irresponsible,' U.S. says
White House calls military drills 'escalation to change status quo'
Insurance
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to buy U.S. reinsurance broker for $400m
Exclusive: Acquisition of Transverse seen bolstering cybercrime coverage in Japan
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan tensions add to ASEAN security headaches
Cambodia meetings take up Myanmar, South China Sea, Ukraine conflicts
Society
Kishida warns nuclear threat a 'real issue' at Hiroshima ceremony
U.N. chief Guterres cites Ukraine war; says 'humanity is playing with a loaded gun'
US-China tensions
China suspends high-level military talks with U.S. over Pelosi trip
Drills near Taiwan continue amid growing fears of a clash
International relations
Tensions over Pelosi's visit bring Japan-China diplomacy to crossroads
Beijing's response leaves no room to thread needle between economy, security
Economy
Big U.S. job gains stoke case for 'unusually large' Fed rate hike
Economy added 528,000 jobs last month, with unemployment rate falling to 3.5%
Business deals
Shipper ONE seeks stake in leading container ship lessor
Consortium with top shareholders in Seaspan parent Atlas bids for remaining stock
Business deals
Amazon to buy Roomba maker for $1.7bn as it grows smart home basket
Robot vacuums collect spatial data on households that could prove valuable
Supply Chain
Apple warns suppliers to follow China rules on 'Taiwan' labeling
Stepped up scrutiny of import documents raises disruption fears for iPhone maker
Opinion
China cannot match what U.S. has to offer Pacific island states
Washington and its allies must strengthen region's democratic institutions
Finance
DBS, other ASEAN banks ride U.S. rate hikes to stronger earnings
Southeast Asia's largest banks expect higher returns from lending