International relations
China and Philippines to open South China Sea hotline
New diplomatic line of communication announced ahead of Marcos visit
Politics
Insurance
Japan insurers to continue maritime war insurance in Russia
Underwriting capacity shrinks, but deal designed to keep LNG imports flowing
Pharmaceuticals
India probes cough syrup linked to Uzbekistan child deaths
Allegations echo Gambia scandal, casting new doubts on 'pharmacy of the world'
Interview
Taiwan's future hinges on 'who uses time better': Richard Haass
Ex-diplomat calls for island to consider drills with U.S. and Japan
Taiwan tensions
U.S. approves potential sale of anti-tank systems to Taiwan for $180m
Island's defense ministry says the sale would help boost its 'asymmetric warfare' capacity
Opinion
2023 outlook: Central Asia is not out of the woods yet
Spillover effects from Ukraine and Afghanistan, so far limited, still pose risk
Commodities
Indonesia puts off 35% palm oil biodiesel blending rule to Feb. 1
Rise in biodiesel share aimed at cutting crude imports, greenhouse gasses
International relations
Indonesia faces three challenges as ASEAN's next chair
Myanmar, East Timor and South China Sea issues already divide the bloc
Taiwan tensions
Japan companies eye Taiwan's 100,000 shelters in strait crisis
Hurdles to swift evacuations for 40,000 nationals spur local contingency plans
Interview
Asian ties can fuel growth amid Ukraine, China risks: ADB economist
Albert Park says region still has 'strong commitment to openness and integration'
Coronavirus
Japan eyes spring downgrade of COVID-19 to same level as flu
Change would ease restrictions on patients and providers
Coronavirus
U.S. to require negative COVID test results for travelers from China
Washington joins Japan, Taiwan, India and Italy in taking new measures
International relations
Japan's Kishida seeks U.S. summit with Biden on Jan. 13
Agenda for White House talks to include Tokyo's new defense strategy
Taiwan tensions
U.S. welcomes Taiwan's military service extension
Congress more willing to help those who help themselves, expert says
International relations
Bangladesh human rights controversy sparks U.S.-Russia spat
Moscow trumpets noninterference; Washington asks, 'Does that apply to Ukraine?'
South China Sea
Philippines, China clash over new South China Sea flash point
Concern is growing ahead of President Marcos' visit to China in New Year
Coronavirus
China's international travel recovery 'unforecastable'
COVID surge means any return to normality likely to be gradual
Taiwan tensions
China to update espionage law with eye on Taiwan
Xi seeks to crack down on foreign involvement in unification issue
Comment
Can Christmas in China survive competition with Mao's birthday?
Western holiday under pressure as Xi champions national culture and the party
