Politics
South Korean prosecutors question opposition leader in graft case
Lee maintains innocence, says probe represents abuse of power
Politics
International relations
Japan and Europe draw closer over shared security concerns
Kishida pursues defense cooperation on G-7 tour amid threat from China and Russia
Politics
Japan's Defense Ministry to set up cyber department at its academy
Training to start in 2028 if approved by agency; other efforts already underway
Politics
Cannabis 'addictions' surge in Thailand after decriminalization
Number said to be addicted quadruples as politicians play the blame game
N Korea at crossroads
North Korean trash offers window into its economy
South Korean scholar studies litter from the North for signs of change
Energy
China brushes off environment fears over East Africa pipeline
Activists worry few will benefit as local livelihoods are put at risk
Inflation
Tokyo core CPI up 4.0% in December, biggest rise since 1982
Figure tops BOJ's 2% inflation target for 7th straight month
International relations
Kishida kicks off G-7 tour in France, preparing for May summit
PM seeks more focus on China along with Ukraine as Japan assumes host role
Asia Insight
Afghan women fleeing to Pakistan trade precarious life for another
U.N. seeks 'durable solutions' in 2023 as Islamabad's crises cloud outlook
Politics
Japan to offer tax break for hiring recent Ph.D. grads
Measure aims to boost basic research and corporate competitiveness
Transportation
Tunnel digging begins for Japan-backed Manila subway line
Philippine's first subway aims to reduce capital's crippling traffic congestion
International relations
China's new foreign minister Qin Gang embarks on Africa tour
Aid for Ethiopia expected as Beijing makes annual early-year visit to continent
Politics
Chinese 'wolf warrior' Zhao leaves diplomatic spokesperson role
Beijing transfers combative official amid push to stabilize relations with U.S.
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan condemns China for latest combat drills near island
PLA says exercise was to 'counter provocative actions of external forces'
Coronavirus
Thailand U-turns on COVID vaccination rule for visitors
Global immunization high enough, so no restrictions needed: health minister
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar makes diplomacy debut in 1st Indonesia trip
New PM aligns with Jokowi on Myanmar crisis, new Nusantara capital
Technology
Japan taps AI to defend against fake news in latest frontier of war
Updated security strategy calls for stronger response to disinformation campaigns
Caixin
China wraps up two-year tech crackdown, top official says
Alibaba, Tencent, Didi and Meituan can expect normalized supervision
Interview
Jaishankar explains 'India way' of diplomacy, from Quad to Ukraine
Foreign minister insists disagreement isn't a reason to stop cooperation
Politics
Bolsonaro supporters invade Brazil's Congress, Supreme Court
Protesters dispute result of October presidential election won by Lula
