Thai election
Thailand PM Prayuth announces retirement from politics
Conservative parties in search of challenger to Pita ahead of Thursday's PM vote
Politics
Companies
Singapore's Temasek reports $6bn loss as portfolio value shrinks
State investor says it will stay cautious amid bleak global conditions
International relations
ASEAN meetings begin amid Myanmar crisis, 'complex' challenges
10-member bloc, China to adopt guideline for South China Sea code conclusion
Opinion
Japan will take forward its cooperation with ASEAN nations
New exchange initiatives will provide foundation for ties for next generation
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea defector tells of plight as Seoul gets tough on Pyongyang
Reporters given access to center for helping refugees adjust to life in South Korea
Asia Insight
Hong Kong becomes China's 'wolf warrior' in Fukushima water fight
City's vocal opposition to Japan's plan contrasts with past pragmatism
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar urges citizens to work abroad to ease forex shortage
Military threatens to pull HR agencies licenses if they delay sending workers
Politics
India's deadly Manipur conflict highlights impact of internet cuts
Shutdowns in name of safety offer few benefits, distort coverage, experts say
International relations
North Korea accuses U.S. of repeatedly entering its economic zone
Washington says its military has 'adhered to international law'
Ukraine war
Turkey agrees to advance Sweden's NATO bid on eve of summit
Ukraine membership also high on agenda as alliance remains split on early entry
International relations
Australia to make, export Boxer armed carriers to Germany
Deal would replenish Berlin's military kit in wake of Ukraine war
Companies
Chinese battery maker CATL joins U.N. initiative on human rights
Company hopes to bolster overseas business amid global focus on forced labor
International relations
G7 to enlist G20 in helping keep tabs on developing-nation debt
Concerns over increased Chinese lending prompt push for greater transparency
Semiconductors
Japan to give $530m for new Sumco silicon wafer plants at home
Subsidy part of country's plans to bolster semiconductor supply chain
Politics
U.S. Republican lawmakers link fentanyl crisis to China policy
Attacking Chinese companies tied to opioid supply chain seen as 'good politics'
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea threatens to down U.S. spy planes violating its airspace
Pyongyang rips American plans to send nuclear-armed strategic submarine to peninsula
Interview
Ex-NRA chief looks beyond Trump in 2024 U.S. presidential race
David Keene says former president's biggest problem is he is 'all about the past'
International relations
China, Solomon Islands set up comprehensive strategic partnership
President Xi pushes south-south cooperation following security pact last year
Politics
Uzbek president reelected for seven-year term in snap election
Mirziyoyev wins 87.1% of vote in race without viable opposition
Opinion
Malaysian state elections will test Anwar's balancing skill
Prime minister needs to show Malay support to keep reform on course
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'
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