US-China tensions
China to possess 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035: Pentagon report
U.S. sees Beijing developing ability to deter and defeat intervention in Taiwan
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Business deals
Japan's Nidec to buy Italian toolmaker Pama for $100m
Electric motor leader aims to become a machine tool powerhouse
Science
China sends astronauts to 'Celestial Palace' in historic mission
First in-orbit crew rotation to take place at Chinese space station
Transportation
Tata Group to bolster Air India with Vistara merger
Singapore Airlines will hold 25% stake in combined carrier
Companies
Hyundai Motor to procure EV batteries from SK On in North America
Deal lets both automakers meet terms under U.S. Inflation Reduction Act
Politics
Singapore's parliament strikes down ban on gay sex
Legislators repeal controversial law but move to cement traditional marriage
Interview
Shutting out China not the answer: Trilateral Commission members
Asia will continue to push for globalization and integration, key players say
Economy
Taiwan cuts GDP growth forecasts on weakening exports
Predictions for this year and next downgraded as consumer demand falters
Finance
Japan Post Bank to boost investment in startups
Tokyo-based lender will quintuple outlay to $724m by 2026
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: China's Xi looks to strengthen energy ties with Russia
NATO foreign ministers discuss more winter aid for Kyiv
Coronavirus
China moves to quell fury over zero-COVID policy
Xi Jinping caught 'between a rock and a hard place' amid unrest
Markets
Thailand approves tax on financial trades to fill state coffers
Traders say levy on securities transactions will cut market liquidity
Energy
Turkish 'powership' group in talks to supply Ukraine
Karpowership says vessels could be used in Odesa if security conditions are met
Economy
Marcos' cousin, son push $4.9bn Philippine sovereign wealth fund
Maharlika Investments Fund eyes Singapore and Indonesia as models
Opinion
Marcos' unexpected whirlwind U.S. courtship will soon be tested
An unhappy China will likely demand price for big infrastructure investments
Pharmaceuticals
Eisai shares plunge in Tokyo after reported death in Alzheimer trial
Woman taking lecanemab experimental drug died from brain hemorrhage: Science.org
South China Sea
China says it drove away U.S. cruiser in South China Sea
Military claims U.S. ship 'illegally intruded' into waters near Spratly Islands
Terrorism
Pakistan's Taliban scraps cease-fire as political turmoil festers
Militants step up attacks, testing cash-strapped government and next army chief
Economy
South Korea orders striking cement truckers back to work
Union leaders shave heads in protest; talks continue with transport ministry
Energy
Japan gears up for next-generation nuclear tech: 4 things to know
Mitsubishi Heavy and Hitachi reveal detailed plans for safer reactors
