Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military prepares for election in bid for legitimacy
Skepticism of 'free and fair' vote widespread a year before August 2023 deadline
Politics
Indo-Pacific
Why the U.S. military thinks Pelosi's Taiwan trip is a bad idea
Chinese will be watching where the plane departs from, experts say
Politics
Xi's agenda faces test at party conclave ahead of bid for third term
Security is tighter than last year at seaside Beidaihe
International relations
U.N. court rejects Myanmar claims, will hear Rohingya case
Decision sets stage for hearings airing evidence of atrocities against the ethnic minority
International relations
Ukraine, Russia sign deal to reopen grain export ports as war rages on
Deal brokered by U.N. and Turkey to allow shipments through the Bosporus
Shinzo Abe
Japan to bar Putin from attending Shinzo Abe state funeral
Tokyo to convey schedule to Taiwan and others that sent condolences
Sri Lanka crisis
China's Xi offers Sri Lanka's new president support amid crisis
Chinese leader pledges to help deeply indebted nation to 'best of his ability'
International relations
China slams Japan's defense white paper for 'accusations'
Japan warns of Beijing's intimidation of Taiwan in annual government report
Opinion
Sulu claim shows Southeast Asia cannot yet escape colonial legacy
Governments should recognize citizens' cross-border communities
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka crackdown overshadows new PM's swearing-in
Fears of more clashes as president picks Rajapaksa ally Gunawardena for premier
Education
Philippine teachers worry about full return to classroom lessons
ADB and unions seek larger education budget for COVID-19 recovery
Politics
India's presidential election won by ethnic minority woman
Droupadi Murmu, former governor of Jharkhand state, to be sworn in July 25
Shinzo Abe
Images reveal lapses in Shinzo Abe's security prior to shooting
Nikkei analysis of 146 seconds before former prime minister's assassination
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lankan security troops raid protest camp, 50 injured
Hundreds of government forces ringed 'Gota Go Gama' demonstration site
Trade
Singapore, South American Mercosur bloc conclude trade pact talks
Investments in Brazil by Singapore could grow $2bn by 2041, ministry says
Inflation
Japan's inflation stays above BOJ's target for third month in row
Nationwide core CPI rose 2.2% in June from a year earlier
Sri Lanka crisis
How much does Sri Lanka owe China? Question looms over new president
Broad measure puts Beijing's share at 20% of national total, above official data
Interview
Biden could temporarily lower China tariffs, U.S. lawmaker says
Ami Bera says anything to get goods on shelves for consumers is good
Energy
Russia and China throw weight behind Africa's nuclear power drive
Continent's growing energy needs tie into tug of war for regional influence
Coronavirus
Biden tests positive for COVID, has mild symptoms, working in isolation
U.S. president taking Pfizer antiviral medicine
