COP28
Where Asia stands in climate fight, as COP28 conference opens
Nations move to break coal addiction in transition to green energy
Politics
International relations
Japan is 'concerned' as U.S. flies Ospreys despite grounding request
Tokyo says it asked officially after fatal accident; Pentagon says it is unaware
Interview
In Taiwan crisis, Japan to play role like Poland to Ukraine: ex-general
Former SDF top brass says country should prepare to take in 100,000-plus refugees
Obituaries
Kissinger cast a long and uneven shadow in Southeast Asia
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Defense
Philippines seeking partners to counter Beijing in South China Sea
Top defense official says world must 'call out' aggressive actions in disputed waters
Trade
China to review anti-subsidy tariffs on imports of Australian wine
Move is part of push to improve relations between the two nations
Ukraine war
Zelenskyy says no Ukraine peace talks until full Russian withdrawal
President worries Israel-Hamas war will sap aid to his beleaguered country
Israel-Hamas war
China proposes U.N. Security Council action over Israel-Hamas war
Beijing wants council to heed international call for ceasefire
Indo-Pacific
A protracted Taiwan war likely to favor U.S. over China, analysts say
But an election win by Trump, who advocates America-first policy, seen as risk to Taipei
Defense
U.S. military Osprey crashes in sea off Japan, killing at least 1
Possible wreckage found but cause of crash remains under investigation
China up close
Analysis: How Biden's farewell jab at Xi over Taiwan traveled across the Pacific
Days after U.S.-China summit, democratic island's opposition alliance collapsed
Semiconductors
Japan to require tech leak prevention for chip subsidies
Government aims to protect information critical to economic security
International relations
Vietnam president calls for deeper security ties in Japan speech
Vo Van Thuong hails 50 years of diplomatic relations in address to parliament
International relations
Taiwan picks new U.S. envoy, tapping representative to EU
Alexander Yui replaces a well-connected predecessor who is running for vice president
Markets
Middle East funds prop up Hong Kong market as others retreat
Saudi-focused ETF lists in territory as China's ties with Arab economies grow
Economy
Japan enacts 13tn yen FY2023 extra budget for inflation relief
Low-income households to receive 70,000 yen payment
US-China tensions
China vows to curb decoupling as U.S. adds supply chain safeguards
At supply expo, Premier Li promises a stable flow of high-quality goods
Interview
Taiwan to continue shifting investment away from China, minister says
Southeast and South Asia benefiting as Beijing piles on pressure before elections
The Nikkei View
Taiwan's presidential vote is a chance to show the power of democracy
Island's residents should make their will clear despite interference from China
Economy
Japan to lift assumed rate for debt-servicing for 1st time in 17 years
Fiscal 2024 budget request reflects BOJ's policy to let bond yields rise
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea cites rare dissent in elections even as 99% back candidates
Analysts say results do not signal increase of rights in authoritarian state
Caixin
China vows crackdown on birth certificate sales linked to trafficking
Fraudulent identification often used to conceal identities of surrogate children
International relations
Japan and Vietnam upgrade security ties with eye on China
Leaders discuss potential equipment aid from Tokyo amid South China Sea tensions
Finance
China pushes banks to set private-sector lending targets
25-point plan meant to fuel investment and employment