International relations
'Fish diplomacy' deepens ties between Indonesia, Japan
President Jokowi shows hospitality to Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako
Politics
Finance
U.S. pension funds, universities face pressure over China investments
Proposed legislation seeks to decouple huge pools of public money from Chinese market
International relations
EU walks tightrope of economic security and trade in new China stance
Policy document calls Beijing 'a partner, a competitor and a systemic rival'
Ukraine war
Special report: Russia buying civilian drones from China for war effort
Moscow relying on 'dual use' equipment and third-party exporters
Gender
Gender parity? Only 8% of Japan ruling party candidates are women
PM's empowerment goal falls on deaf ears as election speculation mounts
Politics
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Biden plan to forgive student loan debt
President vows to push on with new relief after $400bn package killed
US-China tensions
U.S. warns China's new anti-espionage law puts companies at risk
Legislation going into effect July 1 broadens the definition of spying
Interview
Tony Blair says China key in blunting Russia nuclear threat
Beijing is keen to prevent escalation into global conflict: former U.K. PM
Technology
Japan hits Fujitsu with rare rebuke for poor cybersecurity
Data leaks affected at least 1,700 companies and government agencies
Politics
Japan designates nuclear plant, airport as protected security sites
Defense facilities and remote islands among 161 locations in expanded list
Opinion
Lanes of commerce between U.S. and China should be kept open
Business cooperation important for prosperity of both sides
Interview
EU, Malaysia, Indonesia create task force over deforestation rule
First meeting set for August amid lingering worries among palm oil farmers
Gender
Nepal activists hail interim ruling allowing same-sex marriage
'Big and historic' Supreme Court order set to spur registrations
Defense
U.S. State Dept. OKs two possible military sales to Taiwan
Pentagon says ammunition, logistics support package worth up to $440m
Hun Sen's Cambodia
Cambodian PM Hun Sen deletes Facebook page after criticism
Meta oversight board called for 6-month suspension, citing intimidation of critics
International relations
China passes foreign relations law with eye on countering sanctions
Legislation provides legal basis for addressing threats to sovereignty and security
Interview
World must unite to resolve Afghanistan crisis: Pakistan diplomat
Isolating the Taliban-controlled state risks further instability, says Asad Khan
Trade
EU set to end Fukushima import restrictions on Japan food items
Radiation tests and other requirements would be abolished as early as summer
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan and South Korea agree to revive currency swap deal
Move comes amid improving bilateral relations, growing regional risks
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan readies F-35 fighter jet repair base for faster response
IHI to fix engines in Tokyo for models also used by U.S. and Australian military
Indo-Pacific
Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor become 'sister parks,' 78 years on
Move angers some A-bomb survivors who say U.S. attack was unjustifiable
N Korea at crossroads
South Korea picks hard-liner as new North Korea point man
Selection is latest phase of Seoul's increasing emphasis on human rights
Politics
China's anti-espionage law set to 'politicize' business
Foreign chambers say legislation will affect investment decisions
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka domestic debt restructuring plan aims to shield banks
Creditors monitoring proposal headed for parliament after cabinet approval