Indo-Pacific
Germany to send troops to Australia with focus on Indo-Pacific
First deployment to joint drills with 12 other nations aims at 'rule-based order'
Politics
Ukraine war
Ukraine hints at postwar transfer of Japan bullet train tech
Ambassador to Japan says Tokyo has bigger role in reconstruction than war
Health Care
Philippines to hire unlicensed nurses as shortages bite
Many with nursing qualifications take jobs abroad for higher salaries
International relations
China urges 'practical' U.S. action on sanctions after Yellen talks
Beijing also says Washington should see Chinese development as an opportunity
Economy
Asia's central banks go easy as West ramps up inflation fight
Weak China demand triggers what some call a 'decoupling' in Asia monetary policy
International relations
U.S. team seeks to break heated election standoff in Bangladesh
Ties fraying over Washington threat to sanction officials who block 'free' polls
Defense
North Korea rebukes U.S. move to deploy ballistic missile sub
South's Yoon says time to show 'international community's determination'
Defense
NATO to defer decision on Tokyo liaison office
Wary of China, France makes deal at summit unlikely; bloc sets year-end target
Politics
White House hopeful DeSantis favors revoking China trade status
Republican 2024 candidate calls Beijing 'No. 1 geopolitical threat' to U.S.
Comment
Biden and Trump both exaggerate pain from trade with China
Impact on U.S. jobs seen as less severe than advertised
Economy
Thailand's household debt swells amid policy stagnation concerns
Expert says next government must address long-standing problem
International relations
Paraguay president-elect to visit 'great friend' Taiwan's Tsai
Pena pledged during election campaign to maintain friendship with Taiwan
International relations
Yellen says China visit made 'progress,' vows more communication
Treasury Secretary says U.S. willing to hear Beijing's concerns on targeted actions
International relations
Solomon Islands leader visits China with focus on infrastructure
PM Sogavare pledges to "remain neutral" amid China-U.S. competition
Finance
China central bankers lose status in party as Xi loyalist gains power
Top two leaders of People's Bank of China no longer on Central Committee
Japan-South Korea ties
Cultural properties can be Japan-South Korea diplomatic opportunity
Tokyo should step up efforts to identify artifacts that ought to be returned
Arts
Hit Netflix political drama makes waves in Taiwan
Show's focus on sexual harassment sparks surge of #MeToo claims
Opinion
China's grievances with the West are heard by the Global South
Decoupling is driving Beijing to seek out new coalitions to challenge world order
US-China tensions
Yellen urges economy, climate cooperation in Beijing meetings
China calls talks 'constructive,' express concern over U.S. sanctions
Gender
Japanese businesses welcome LGBTQ customers well ahead of law
FamilyMart eases rules to allow same-sex couples to become franchisees
Environment
IAEA chief met in Seoul with protests against Fukushima water release
Grossi to hold talks with South Korea's nuclear safety official, foreign minister
Caixin
Chinese youth suicide rate quadruples in over a decade
Researchers say data highlights 'immense pressure' over school performance
Politics
Uzbekistan leader Mirziyoyev eyes third term in weekend polls
Presidential election comes after Central Asian nation hit by deadly unrest
Technology
China touts next-stage AI development at Shanghai exhibition
Tensions with U.S. loom while commercialization of tech remains far off