International relations
Kishida aims to visit G-20 chair India from March 19
Japan's PM, as G-7 chair, wants to work with Modi on issues caused by Russia's war
Politics
Opinion
China's new cabinet will have no time to lose
Economic and diplomatic challenges will test incoming State Council
International relations
Quad slams nuclear threats as 'inadmissible' in India huddle
U.S., Japan, India, Australia ministers urge Ukraine peace; Lavrov lashes out
Politics
Publisher behind unauthorized Xi bio released from China prison
Hong Kong-based Yao Wentian served 10 years for 'smuggling common goods'
Telecommunication
True stock debuts as CP finalizes Thai telco megamerger
New entity with Telenor's DTAC announces $200m startup fund
China People's Congress
China set for new Xi-loyalist cabinet at National People's Congress
Weeklong legislative meeting to see top economic appointments, new growth forecast
Politics
Cambodia opposition leader sentenced to 27 years of house arrest
U.S. condemns Kem Sokha's treason conviction as politically motivated
Defense
Philippine defense chief says U.S. base deal not aimed at war
Senators, local officials fear Manila involvement in possible Taiwan conflict
Defense
Japan to unify Self-Defense Forces data into central cloud
But 2027 transition timeline seen as slow, given risk of Taiwan contingency
US-China tensions
U.S. adds units of Chinese genetics company BGI to trade blacklist
Washington also lists cloud computing Inspur over concern for ethnic minorities
Huawei crackdown
Huawei's rebirth as cloud provider faces total U.S. export ban threat
Chinese tech company would be unable to access any American chips
Climate Change
Indonesia's PLN to receive $200m Japanese loan for renewable energy
Deal to be signed Friday under Asia Zero Emission Community initiative
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's Kim pushes farm reform as food crisis grows
Orders to expand cultivation come amid reports of starvation deaths
International relations
Russia and West spar as G-20 communique remains elusive for India
Blinken speaks briefly with Lavrov, urges Russia to adhere to New Start arms treaty
Politics
New Vietnam president moves party chief Trong closer to one-man rule
Power struggle with echoes of Xi's tactics raises fears for economy
Ukraine war
Blinken, Lavrov speak amid war of words over Ukraine at G-20 meet
Western officials, Russia blame each other for hindering work on economic issues
International relations
China and Russia test Switzerland's long-standing neutrality
Critics say sanctioning only Moscow shows Bern's inconsistency on democratic values
Politics
Vietnam's parliament elects Thuong as new president
Party chief Trong to solidify grip on power with appointment of ally
US-China tensions
U.S. House panel approves bill giving Biden power to ban TikTok
Republicans target entities that 'may' transfer sensitive personal data to China
China up close
Analysis: Xi wants China's security apparatus under his direct grip
Leader hurries to consolidate command following 'white paper' and 'white hair' movements
