Politics
China's and Taiwan's dueling bids spell big opportunity for CPTPP
By luring back U.S., bloc could deal from position of multilateral strength
Politics
Kashmir turmoil
Kashmir violence raises fears of return to bloody sectarian past
Attacks on non-Muslims recall memories of 1990s insurgency when thousands fled
Politics
China tests new space capability with hypersonic missile
Launch in August of nuclear-capable rocket that circled the globe took US intelligence by surprise
Energy
Build the 'Tesla of the Sea': Zozo executive's next challenge
Masahiro Ito intends to use boats to connect offshore wind farms to power grids
International relations
'Lucky' Australia seen weathering impact of China tensions for now
Analysts say commodities trends and security alliances work in Canberra's favor
Opinion
The tide is turning against Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter Sara
Nobel Peace Prize for Maria Ressa has further strengthened opposition resolve
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military chief to be excluded from ASEAN summit
Foreign ministers see 'insufficient progress' in Naypyidaw, bloc's chair says
Politics
In Toyota's home district, a political shake-up unfolds
Longtime union-backed opposition legislator says no to reelection bid
Philippine elections 2022
Marcos's presidential run stirs memories of father's martial law
Bongbong talks of 'unifying leadership,' victims warn of bid to rewrite history
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong jails 7 activists for unauthorized protest in 2020
Figo Chan sentenced to 1 year for rally the day after security law was imposed
Science
China launches second crewed mission to build space station
Long March-2F rocket carries three astronauts, including one woman
Economy
Japan's 'new capitalism' council taps female business pioneers
Kishida enlists digital and market experts to propel growth and distribution
Opinion
Maria Ressa's Nobel Peace Prize is a win for the people
Facebook should take note of its most formidable challenger
Japan election
Japan's 30-year wage slump hangs over distribution debate
Inequality eased during 2010s, but economy still not generating more wealth
Trade
Singapore backs Beijing's CPTPP bid, Chinese ministry says
Xi wants RCEP to enter into force as scheduled
China debt crunch
China probes top banks for 'systemic risk' as Evergrande crisis grows
Xi seeks to rein in unfettered lending ahead of 2022 party congress
International relations
Kishida urges Moon to take action to resolve Tokyo-Seoul rows
Two nations have been in disagreement over wartime compensation
Afghanistan turmoil
Blast at mosque in Afghan city of Kandahar; at least 15 dead
Explosion in Shiite mosque during Friday prayers comes days after Kunduz attack
Transportation
Sydney to end quarantine for inoculated overseas arrivals Nov. 1
Australia PM says easing of entry controls will initially only benefit citizens
