International relations
Philippines' Marcos to make 'working visit' to Japan next week
Feb. 8-12 trip aimed to bolstering business and security ties
Politics
Obituaries
Former Japan top official Nobuo Ishihara dies at 96
Bureaucrat served record seven governments as deputy chief cabinet secretary
International relations
U.S. sanctions Myanmar mining, energy officials on coup anniversary
Canada bans supply of aviation fuel, used in attacks on civilians
International relations
U.S., India partnership targets arms, AI to compete with China
Washington looks to tap Indian talent on chips by loosening visa limits
Life
Female Afghan journalists continue their fight from abroad
Staffed by women, The Afghan Times seeks to hold the Taliban to account
Crime
Philippine burner phones under scrutiny in Japan robbery ring
Alleged ringleader 'Luffy' may have sent instructions while held at detention center
The Big Story
Myanmar's iron-fisted ruler Min Aung Hlaing fights to stay on his throne
Two years after seizing power, the general has undone any progress made under civilian rule
International relations
China leads the world in counterfeit, pirated products: U.S. report
WeChat flagged as 'one of the largest platforms' for fakes
Commodities
Gold snatched up by central banks at fastest pace in 55 years
China and Turkey among big buyers as dollar's dominance fades
Politics
Taiwan's new cabinet takes aim at inflation
Tsai reshuffles leadership as ruling DPP struggles ahead of next year's election
International relations
NATO, Japan vow to strengthen ties amid 'historic' security threat
Bloc chief Stoltenberg says Ukraine crisis 'could happen in East Asia tomorrow'
Interview
Greek PM slams Turkey for 'sitting on the fence' over Ukraine war
Mitsotakis aims to tap Japan, India for investment after 'turning page' on debt
Defense
U.S. and South Korea defense chiefs vow to increase drills
Allies also affirm their intention to cooperate in countering North Korea
Opinion
ASEAN must help reverse Balkanization of Myanmar
Bloc should work with the country's democratic resistance
Politics
India's hydroelectric dam duel with China sparks local resistance
Proposed 10-GW project in Himalayan state expected to submerge two towns
International relations
Iran diplomatic strategy hits wall as Ukraine, Israel derail plans
Drone sales to Moscow sink European enthusiasm to revive nuclear deal
US-China tensions
Washington halts licenses for U.S. tech exports to Huawei
White House moving closer to total ban on American sales to Chinese company
Japan-South Korea rift
Japan and South Korea hunt for solution to wartime labor issue
Seoul seeks new apology, while Tokyo wants to affirm past statements
Climate Change
Japan seeks more industrial rooftop solar with rate incentive
Companies encouraged to install panels atop buildings under feed-in tariffs
Asia Insight
Myanmar economy hobbled by military rule despite garment boom
Reliance on fewer foreign partners limits economic recovery prospects
