Business trends
Asian wood demand drives $230m Japan investment in New Zealand
Sumitomo sees need for building supplies and biomass fuel
Russia, Caucasus
Opinion
Shinzo Abe's Russia policy risks embarrassment for Japan
He must stop giving in to Vladimir Putin, who delights in spurning him
Opinion
Thailand worries mass tourism is bringing security troubles
Easier visa system would pose national challenge
International relations
Putin calls US-Japan alliance an obstacle to peace treaty
Abe denies missile deployment plans and backs Russian return to G-7
International relations
Abe urges Putin to fulfill 'historical duty' to sign peace treaty
Moscow official says there is 'no change' regarding the territorial rift
International relations
Modi and Putin eye energy and defense to reach $30bn in trade
India and Russia plan Chennai-Vladivostok maritime communication link
International relations
Russia seen courting India for investments at Eastern Economic Forum
Modi scheduled to attend for the first time as Moscow pivots to Asia
International relations
Ukraine is new battleground in US-China fight for influence
Beijing casts an eager eye on military technology from ex-Soviet republic
Automobile
Vingroup leans on government and ride-hailer to boost auto sales
Vietnam conglomerate also eyes foreign markets to achieve ambitious targets
International relations
US missile test a message to China, says defense secretary
Russia and China seek U.N. Security Council meeting on missile developments
