Economy
Countries agree to extend digital services tax freeze through 2024
OECD deal meant to replace national levies put off for one year
Politics
Thai election
What to expect from Thailand's prime ministerial vote on Thursday
Prayuth's retirement shines brighter spotlight on political battle royal
International relations
U.S. formally rejoins UNESCO after five-year absence
U.N. scientific, educational and cultural body regains big source of funding
Interview
Turkey won't ratify Sweden's NATO entry overnight: Erdogan adviser
Akif Cagatay Kilic explains Ankara's desire to 'refresh' EU negotiations
South China Sea
Philippines launches website on South China Sea arbitration win
Manila tells its story as U.S. urges China to comply on anniversary of 2016 ruling
The Nikkei View
US, China should continue talks to avoid tit-for-tat measures
Global economy will suffer if two largest economies escalate restrictions
Taiwan elections
Taiwan People's Party takes early role of spoiler ahead of vote
Third party leads polls with presidential and Legislative Yuan elections six months away
The Big Story
U.S. big tech won't shake its China addiction
For companies like Apple, Microsoft, Tesla and Qualcomm, decoupling has not dented Chinese market
Supply Chain
Japan and ASEAN plan new talks on bolstering supply chains
Two sides aim to upgrade partnership with eye on China
International relations
China woos Papua New Guinea with free trade push
Beijing leverages frustrations over economic ties with U.S., Australia
Indo-Pacific
NATO removes Tokyo office mention from joint communique
Alliance seeks to engage with Indo-Pacific, but differences remain over approach
Ukraine war
Zelenskyy slams NATO for lack of Ukraine membership timeline
Alliance agreed in 2008 to allow East European nation to join
Thai election
Thailand PM Prayuth announces retirement from politics
Conservative parties in search of challenger to Pita ahead of Thursday's PM vote
Companies
Singapore's Temasek reports $6bn loss as portfolio value shrinks
State investor says it will stay cautious amid bleak global conditions
International relations
ASEAN meetings begin amid Myanmar crisis, 'complex' challenges
10-member bloc, China to adopt guideline for South China Sea code conclusion
Opinion
Japan will take forward its cooperation with ASEAN nations
New exchange initiatives will provide foundation for ties for next generation
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea defector tells of plight as Seoul gets tough on Pyongyang
Reporters given access to center for helping refugees adjust to life in South Korea
Asia Insight
Hong Kong becomes China's 'wolf warrior' in Fukushima water fight
City's vocal opposition to Japan's plan contrasts with past pragmatism
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar urges citizens to work abroad to ease forex shortage
Military threatens to pull HR agencies licenses if they delay sending workers
Politics
India's deadly Manipur conflict highlights impact of internet cuts
Shutdowns in name of safety offer few benefits, distort coverage, experts say
International relations
North Korea accuses U.S. of repeatedly entering its economic zone
Washington says its military has 'adhered to international law'
Ukraine war
Turkey agrees to advance Sweden's NATO bid on eve of summit
Ukraine membership also high on agenda as alliance remains split on early entry
International relations
Australia to make, export Boxer armed carriers to Germany
Deal would replenish Berlin's military kit in wake of Ukraine war
Companies
Chinese battery maker CATL joins U.N. initiative on human rights
Company hopes to bolster overseas business amid global focus on forced labor
International relations
G7 to enlist G20 in helping keep tabs on developing-nation debt
Concerns over increased Chinese lending prompt push for greater transparency