Defense
Chinese defense minister to meet Japanese counterpart in Singapore
Li Shangfu to hold 1st meeting with Hamada on sidelines of Shangri-La forum
Politics
Indo-Pacific
New Zealand interested in AUKUS cooperation in non-nuclear tech
Defense chief says country eyeing cybersecurity, AI, quantum computing
Economy
Bangladesh's 'expansionary' $71bn budget raises financing doubts
Analysts warn plan may exacerbate pressures that drove Moody's downgrade
Myanmar Crisis
Shrinking Myanmar military struggles to quash resistance
Active troops down by 21,000, analyst says, as violence escalates
N Korea at crossroads
South Korea slaps sanctions on North's hacking group Kimsuky
Seoul says it is determined to make North Korea pay for its provocations
Politics
Japan demographic woes deepen as birthrate hits record low
PM Kishida plans to spend $25bn on measures to support parents
South China Sea
Japan, U.S., Philippines reinforce collaboration in marine security
Three nations' coast guards conduct drills with China's marine expansion in mind
Indo-Pacific
Bank of China chairman visits PNG amid Sino-U.S. rivalry
Trip follows island nation's defense pact with Washington
Hong Kong security law
Tiananmen museum to open in U.S. ahead of crackdown anniversary
Hong Kong authorities continue to snuff out commemorations
Health Care
Japan's health care reform debate drags on as worker shortage grows
Reform council backs task-sharing proposal for nurses, but bigger steps deferred
International relations
BRICS ministers in show of strength as Putin arrest warrant looms
Foreign ministers meeting in Cape Town for two days
Opinion
Thailand's traditional elite should seek compromise while it can
Move Forward's victory shows forces of change have momentum and broad support
Defense
U.S., Japan push to expand multilateral security framework
Defense chiefs to meet Australian, Philippine counterparts for four-way talks
Defense
South Korea conducts drills on border islands near North Korea
Military steps up range of joint exercises as tensions escalate
International relations
Indian and Nepali PMs discuss border dispute in New Delhi meeting
Modi says both sides seek closer ties as they sign deals on infrastructure
Opinion
Germany can ignore anxious CEOs while setting China policy
Economic stakes are much lower than often portrayed
Economy
Pakistan enters crucial month for IMF talks to avoid default
Islamabad chafes at fund official's remarks on adhering to constitution
Defense
Chinese defense minister's snub of U.S. 'unfortunate': Austin
Washington, Tokyo will bolster ties between industrial bases, says Pentagon chief
Politics
U.S. House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default
Biden-McCarthy deal sent to Democrat-held Senate
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea seizes on global rifts to further military ambitions
Failed satellite launch can still contribute to fast-advancing missile program
