Interview
U.K. trade minister rejects doubt over CPTPP gains for country
With China keen to join, Huddleston says states must play by rules
Politics
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's looming IMF review spotlights anti-corruption drive
New law addresses some problems, but critics question enforcement
Supply Chain
Australia looks to EV boom to transform economy
Lithium-rich nation seeks to become key link in battery supply chain
US-China tensions
U.S. commerce chief begins China trip with focus on chips, AI
Raimondo to seek open channel for dialogue through tech tensions
Opinion
Better English is in Japan's security interest
China's greater fluency a factor in more successful international outreach
International relations
Head of Japan coalition partner postpones China visit at Beijing's request
Komeito chief was hoping to deliver letter from Kishida to Xi Jinping
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea most likely player to use nuclear arms: ex-U.S. spy
Markus Garlauskas says Kim Jong Un's risk calculus is different from Russia's
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan reports combat drone as China military activities continue
Tensions have been mounting as Beijing grows increasingly assertive in region
Politics
Pakistan blasphemy law and violence risk EU trade status
Recent legislation, church attacks could have economic consequences, experts say
Comment
How Saudi Arabia's mediation efforts heap pressure on Russia
Riyadh-hosted talks on Ukraine highlight growing clout of major emerging nations
Interview
India aims for tenfold boost in Japanese business presence: envoy
Ambassador Sibi George sets sights on Japan's small businesses with new advisory team
Politics
Japan to draw up stimulus package as soon as September
Government focuses on boosting wages, investment as growth recovers
Defense
Japan sets AI, drones among 9 critical tech fields for defense R&D
Tokyo seeks advances in such other dual-use technology as positioning and computing
US-China tensions
Over 1,000 scientists urge Biden to renew U.S.-China cooperation deal
Letter warns of repercussions for U.S. research if agreement expires
International relations
China's Wang Yi pushes for multipolar world in return as foreign minister
Disappearance of previous minister Qin Gang remains unexplained a month after removal
Education
Japan expands study abroad stipends to 30,000 students
Recipients to increase by 70% under initiative to broaden pool of global talent
International relations
G20 trade meeting ends with 'concrete' plans, no Ukraine consensus
Ministers agree on supply chain mapping but formal communique still elusive
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan presidential front-runner pledges 'values-based diplomacy'
Lai Ching-te's remarks signal shift from Tsai's more conservative approach to foreign affairs
China debt crunch
China local government steps in to help indebted property vehicles
City of Xi'an leads an effort to stabilize nation's troubled real estate sector
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military reshuffles cabinet with eye on extended rule
Businesses face hard choices with no clear path back to normalcy
International relations
Xi and Modi agree to maintain peace on border in BRICS chat
Chinese and Indian leaders had 'candid' exchange, Beijing spokesperson says
Politics
Trump returns to X, formerly Twitter, by posting his mug shot
Former U.S. president surrenders in Georgia election subversion case
South China Sea
Australia plans more patrols with Philippines in South China Sea
Defense chief Marles cites rules-based regional order and collective security
Politics
Indonesia militants adopt political tactics ahead of 2024 polls
Experts say groups have changed approach but lack sway
Semiconductors
U.S. should not follow China's subsidies playbook, experts say
Programs like CHIPS Act could lead to oversupply, more bifurcation: Aspen tech forum