Economy
SoftBank's billions-saving tax route to be shut by Tokyo
Finance Ministry targets deliberate losses designed to slash bill
Politics
Hong Kong protests
US lawmakers urge Apple to restore Hong Kong map app
Signatories include Republican Sen. Cruz and Democratic Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
Comment
As North Korea's missile arsenal grows, so does its nuclear threat
Donald Trump's goofs have allowed Kim Jong Un to add to his delivery capabilities
Belt and Road
Pakistan's stalled China-backed rail project prompts turn to Japan
Regional leaders show 'buyer's remorse' over cost of Belt and Road loans
Inside Japanese politics
Abe tells aides to brace for 5-year chill in South Korea ties
Tokyo looks to turn diplomatic efforts elsewhere despite visit by Moon's deputy
Politics
New Indonesian vice president's Islamist agenda draws scrutiny
Ma'ruf Amin is revered by many but criticized by rights groups
Politics
Pence to deliver China speech next week amid trade hopes
Potential topics include Hong Kong, Huawei and NBA -- or none of the above
International relations
China detains Japanese professor for alleged spying
Man was once employed by Japan's foreign and defense ministries
Agriculture
Japan's farms face up to $1bn hit from US trade deal
Impact lighter than under former TPP terms: government report
