Islam in Asia
Pakistan court sentences woman to death for blasphemy
Human rights groups warn accusations can be used to harass religious minorities
Politics
Opinion
Asia on the front line as energy security outranks climate change
The last year has provided a sharp and uncomfortable wake-up call
Economy
Thailand takes step toward decriminalizing marijuana
Looser rules could help key tourism sector rebuild after pandemic
Interview
Taiwan wants to join Biden's Indo-Pacific economic framework
To counter China's coercion, democracies need to unite, Washington envoy says
Malaysia in transition
Ismail Sabri faces brewing tensions over Malaysia election timing
Sources say PM under pressure from within own party to dissolve parliament
Coronavirus
Manila schools go on 'health break' amid Philippine COVID surge
Educators call for strict enforcement, citing risks to teacher, student health
International relations
Australia and New Zealand compete with China for Tonga influence
Neighboring countries send ships and aid to help nation after volcanic eruption
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea hints at resuming nuclear, ICBM tests to counter U.S.
Ruling party says country should take 'practical action' to increase strength
Telecommunication
Myanmar's mobile carriers grapple with tax hike targeting internet
Military government tightens grip on symbol of country's market opening
Politics
Biden says he thinks Putin will 'move in' on Ukraine
China has not yet fulfilled 'phase one' commitments, president notes
Comment
North Korea tests more missiles -- and China's patience
Kim's volley of launches put pressure on delicate balance in East Asia
Opinion
Will North Korea be the death of Bitcoin?
Pyongyang's $400m crypto haul is bad news for bellwether digital currency
International relations
China 'shocked' by Slovenia's plans to upgrade Taiwan ties
European country follows Lithuania in allowing representative office under 'Taiwan' name
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's missile launch spree shows Kim Jong Un's hand
Pyongyang times tests to threaten but not doom future diplomacy, economy hopes
Opinion
The steps Xi must take to revive China's economy
Shifting priorities in Beijing have devastated confidence of private entrepreneurs
International relations
Gulf warms to Israel as attack on UAE underscores common threats
Sprouting seeds of Abraham Accords contrast with fears of rising antisemitism elsewhere
The Nikkei View
China must face up to policies at root of cooling economy
Restrictions on private industry work against stability sought by Communist Party
Politics
Cambodia resumes treason trial of opposition leader Kem Sokha
The trial, widely panned by critics, was delayed by almost two years amid the pandemic
Politics
Shocking Indian 'live auction' puts Muslim women up for sale
'Small fry' arrested for trolling outspoken public figures using Bulli Bai app
International relations
Taiwan to send VP Lai to Honduran President Castro's inauguration
Taipei says it will work with new leader to deepen relations