Ukraine war
Germany approves sending heavy Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Decision paves the way for other NATO allies to do the same
Politics
Opinion
Kim Jong Un has started his succession planning
North Korean leader seeks to make sure heir's authority will be accepted
Interview
Japan weighs upgrade of ASEAN ties, following China, U.S.
Tokyo can offer 'high-quality' infrastructure, human resources: envoy
Politics
Bangladesh smartphone keyboard touches off political controversy
'No wrongdoing,' telecom minister says of order to use his company's software
Ukraine war
U.S., Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine
U-turn could bring as many as 30 Abrams tanks, company of Leopards
Defense
Japan's opposition parties struggle to dispute defense buildup
Ruling LDP's own ex-PM Fukuda becomes key critic, urges coexistence with China
Caixin
China boots record number of companies from bourses in 2022
Regulator aims to cull poorly performing companies, violators
Politics
Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM; pledges focus on economy
New leader has less than 9 months before tough upcoming general election
Semiconductors
China's chip self-sufficiency drive in need of factory investment
Instead venture capital goes to fabless chip design startups in 64% of cases
The Big Story
Inside Japan's gender problem: The men tasked with empowering women
Pay gap and low numbers of women in politics persist as Kishida assumes G-7 leadership
International relations
Myanmar military receives Japan aid for bridge construction
Yokogawa Bridge pays local conglomerate $1.3m for subcontracting work
Defense
More Japanese want bigger role in U.S. security alliance: poll
Sentiment shifts amid Ukraine war and heightened regional threats
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea-linked hacker group behind U.S. crypto heist: FBI
Lazarus Group accused of online theft worth of $100m from Harmony
Interview
U.S. to aggressively push for digital trade rules in Asia in 2023
USTR deputy Sarah Bianchi touts 'very ambitious schedule' for negotiations
Politics
Violence at Chinese-owned nickel smelter in Indonesia raises alarm
Analysts say government, company action on labor is essential to prevent spread
Inflation
Marcos calls Philippine food inflation an 'emergency situation'
President signals need for more imports to stem price rises
International relations
Archrivals China, India move in to fund same Bangladesh port
Officials insist powers 'will not collide'; others warn of contest for influence
Sri Lanka crisis
IMF confirms India assurances on Sri Lanka debt needed for bailout
Fund 'engaged' with other creditors for similar pledge as all eyes turn to China
Politics
Indonesia's capital relocation set to shape 2024 presidential poll
Former Jakarta governor calls out 'minimal public engagement' on Nusantara
Asia Insight
China Belt and Road dreams fade in Germany's industrial heartland
Geopolitical tensions derail Duisburg's hopes of trade bonanza
