Interview
Taiwan's ex-defense chief calls for sweeping military reforms
Adm. Lee Hsi-min says island must prioritize cheaper, asymmetric weapons
Politics
Shinzo Abe
Japan plans state funeral for Abe on Sept. 27: sources
Budokan eyed as venue for rare honor for slain former prime minister
The Nikkei View
For Japan and South Korea to rebuild ties, both leaders have a role
Yoon needs to unite domestic opinion; Kishida can create favorable environment
International relations
Putin forges ties with Iran's supreme leader in Tehran talks
Russian leader's trip signals Moscow's intent of further Middle East involvement
Semiconductors
U.S. Senate moves ahead with $52bn CHIPS Act
Bill seen as key to lowering dependency on Asia-made semiconductors
Caixin
China close to setting up iron ore trading giant
Company aims to consolidate domestic industry, coordinate mining investment
The Big Story
Asia's odd couple: Vietnam and the U.S. find opposites attract
As China threat looms, Washington weighs up democracy with dominance in Pacific
US-China tensions
'Hidden cost' of China's Belt and Road is forced labor: U.S. report
Host governments must ensure citizens are not exploited, document says
Japan-South Korea rift
Japan, South Korea face naysayers at home in push to mend fences
Kishida's meeting with top envoy highlights challenges in post-Abe diplomacy
N Korea at crossroads
Shortage-hit North Korea urges China to restart freight rail lifeline
Coronavirus restrictions loosened as country struggles to feed itself
Aerospace & Defense
U.K. to weigh 'all options' on fighter jet cooperation with Japan
Nations will discuss whether to combine Tempest, F-X programs: defense secretary
Bonds
China's Treasury holdings drop below $1tn to 12-year low
Rising U.S. rates and Russia sanctions add fuel to Beijing's push away from dollar
US-China tensions
Nancy Pelosi plans to visit Taiwan next month, angering China
Trip will be first in 25 years by a speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
International relations
Putin visits Iran to bolster strategic ties against West
Russian leader also plans meeting with Turkey's Erdogan over grain, Syria
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe to face ruling party rival for presidency
Opposition leader bows out for low-profile MP, who will take on acting president
Politics
Malaysia PM vows to defend assets after $2bn seizure by Sulu heirs
Ismail Sabri faces challenge over $15bn award on claims linked to last sultan
Politics
South Korea's Yoon says shipyard strike will not be tolerated
President signals intervention as government loses patience with strikers
Belt and Road
Pakistan's Belt and Road revival at risk as Gwadar protest brews
Ambitious local leader threatens to create headaches for PM Sharif and China
Opinion
American democracy is now under siege from within
Exacerbating political divisions set off alarms of conflicts to come
Energy
Azerbaijan eager to supply more gas to Europe in Russia's stead
Deal to double exports offers much-needed relief to South Europe and Balkans