Politics
Japan's Kishida won't go to U.S., Australia for summit
PM gives up visits before January Diet session to focus on COVID response
International relations
Politics
China's zero-COVID policy tops risk list for 2022: Eurasia Group
Big tech companies' dominance, U.S. midterms also on consultancy's warning radar
Beijing Winter Olympics
Beijing Olympics: Omicron leaves plans for spectators up in the air
Ticket sales yet to be announced, as China faces rise in cases
Opinion
Peace with North Korea remains a pipe dream
Draft U.S. legislation another attempt in search of elusive 'golden concession'
International relations
U.S., China, Russia, U.K. and France say no one can win nuclear war
Arms control statement comes as Washington's ties with Moscow and Beijing chill
International relations
Moon Jae-in promises final push for peace with North Korea
South Korean president admits 'there is still a long way to go'
Opinion
2022 look ahead: ASEAN needs Indonesia more than ever
Southeast Asian bloc's members need to define clear parameters for what they are
Trade
RCEP kicks in as China seeks to lead regional economic integration
Left out of world's largest trade bloc, U.S. prepares response
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's Kim makes no mention of US in anniversary speech
Leader of isolated nation focuses on domestic issues, economic crises
International relations
Taiwan calls on China to curb military expansion
'We both shoulder the responsibility of maintaining regional peace,' Tsai says
Interview
U.S. vs. China: Internal order will decide victor, Ray Dalio says
Hedge fund Bridgewater founder sees Beijing checking off the right boxes
Opinion
2022 look ahead: Xi and Biden's moment of truth
Expect bilateral tensions to intensify as domestic politics weakens both powers
Media & Entertainment
Anime industry launches global fight against piracy
New organization will assist criminal investigations into unauthorized content
Huawei crackdown
Huawei logs first annual sales drop in 2021 amid U.S. crackdown
Revenue falls 28.8% to $99.4bn; chief tells staff path ahead will be challenging
International relations
Biden, Putin warn of breach if they can't resolve Ukraine tensions
U.S. and Russian leaders appear set for more diplomacy after phone call
Economy
Pakistan considers higher taxes to meet IMF demands
Parliament to decide on indirect duties, as central bank role also under scrutiny
Japan-South Korea rift
South Korea court orders sale of confiscated Nippon Steel assets
Like Mitsubishi Heavy, firm seen to appeal case linked to wartime forced labor
IPO
SenseTime shares gain in Hong Kong market debut
Stock of AI facial recognition company gains as much as 23%
Opinion
2022 look ahead: Central Asia will cement its turn against the West
Expect China and Russia to step in and take advantage
Interview
Uniqlo won't choose between U.S. and China, CEO says
Yanai says Japanese companies must look abroad because home market has no future