Comment
Indonesia's presidential election puts SE Asia's democracy to the test
Jokowi's pick of top Muslim cleric for VP poses risk to secular values
Politics
Japan immigration
Young Filipinos aim for Japan as exams for work visas begin
Job seekers endure grueling language studies for shot at better life
International relations
Trump to visit Japan as state guest on May 25-28
US president to be first international dignitary to meet new emperor
Trade war
US wins WTO ruling against China grain import quotas
Washington earns second victory in as many months as it presses Beijing on trade
Politics
Japan puts self-driving transit buses to the test next year
Government taps automation tech to address driver shortage
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea demands Pompeo's removal in power play against US
Kim plans Russia visit and tests weapons to shake up stalled nuclear talks
Opinion
Indonesia -- a nation redivided
After an apparently decisive win, it's time for Jokowi to bring country together again
Economy
Pakistan finance minister resigns ahead of visit by IMF
Sudden departure comes after provisional deal on aid worth over $6bn
Belt and Road
Chinese illegal marriage operators exploit young Pakistani women
Belt and Road hype leaves human trafficking of underprivileged unchecked
