Startups
Abu Dhabi sovereign fund eyes more tech investments in Asia
Mubadala, SoftBank Vision Fund and Microsoft woo startups to Mideast hub
Spotlight
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Indonesia's presidential election puts SE Asia's democracy to the test
Jokowi's pick of top Muslim cleric for VP poses risk to secular values
Japan immigration
Young Filipinos aim for Japan as exams for work visas begin
Job seekers endure grueling language studies for shot at better life
Economy
Japan business lobby adopts year-round hiring in blow to tradition
Move away from spring recruiting to help companies compete for global talent
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea demands Pompeo's removal in power play against US
Kim plans Russia visit and tests weapons to shake up stalled nuclear talks
Electric cars in China
China stimulus excites global car brands but drivers look local
Startups have edge over traditional brands in green-vehicle market
Business trends
Vietnam and Thailand lead drive to make Southeast Asia cashless
Singapore and Malaysia fall behind leapfrogging less-developed countries
Belt and Road
Chinese illegal marriage operators exploit young Pakistani women
Belt and Road hype leaves human trafficking of underprivileged unchecked
Trade war
China Mobile entry into US faces rejection
As in Huawei, FCC chairman cites threat to national security
N Korea at crossroads
Kim Jong Un oversees weapons test for 1st time in months
North Korean leader inspects country's new 'tactical guided weapon'
