Technology
What China's graphite export curbs mean for EVs: 5 things to know
Rules starting Dec. 1 threaten to snarl supplies of key battery material
Explainer
COP28
COP28 starts in Dubai: 4 things to know
Countries gather for climate talks at the end of the hottest year
International relations
Japan, China and South Korea top diplomats to meet: 3 things to know
Foreign ministers to seek timing for first trilateral leaders summit since 2019
Technology
China faces new U.S. chip rules: 5 things to know
Local tech sector and chipmakers will adapt, but it will take time and money
Trade
India launches IT hardware import management system: 5 things to know
Monitoring of PCs and tablets follows uproar over plan to impose restrictive licensing
Gender
Japan's top court scraps transgender sterilization rule: 3 things to know
Landmark ruling reflects societal changes, but challenges remain
Politics
China's firing of defense minister: 5 takeaways
Analysts weigh in on unconventional dismissal of Xi's hand-picked official
Automobiles
New name, new focus: 3 things to know about the Japan Mobility Show
Auto industry event is back after four years with a focus on EVs and hydrogen
Politics
Australians head to Indigenous recognition vote: 3 things to know
Proposed constitutional amendment aimed at addressing long-standing disparity
Transportation
Indonesia's first high-speed rail opens: 5 things to know
China-backed WHOOSH train brings economic benefits, but some are skeptical
Caixin
China's softening on cross-border data transfers: 5 things to know
Companies sending data on under 10,000 people to be exempt from strict policies
International relations
How India-Canada ties soured over Sikh separatism: 5 things to know
Democracies locked in diplomatic duel over Khalistan activist's killing
Commodities
Asia's rice squeeze after India export ban: 4 things to know
Market turmoil, government action, inflation jitters follow supply fears
G20 Summit
Ukraine agreement, Global South boost: 5 takeaways from India's G20
Leaders issue statement with softened wording, take steps to spread renewables
G20 Summit
India G20 summit faces Ukraine, climate tests: 5 things to know
Modi aims to make most of his big moment with Xi conspicuously absent
Semiconductors
Netherlands' chip tool export controls take effect: 4 things to know
Chinese semiconductor makers rush to buy equipment ahead of new rules
Politics
Singapore presidential election in final stretch: 5 things to know
Candidates for largely ceremonial post are all former finance gurus
Politics
Malaysia holds key state elections: 5 things to know
About 10 million voters will cast ballots on Saturday in six states
International relations
ASEAN forum highlights resolve and discord: 5 things to know
Myanmar issue continues to strain bloc as it juggles ties with U.S., China, Russia
International relations
NATO fuzzy on Ukraine, Sweden and Tokyo office: 3 takeaways
Stoltenberg promised 'historic summit' but deliverables limited
Semiconductors
China's chip material export curbs: 4 things to know
Restrictions on gallium and germanium shipments pose risks for global supply chain
Politics
Is it safe to release Fukushima water into sea? 3 things to know
Japan hopes IAEA report sways opponents of plan to dump treated waste
Gender
Japan passes controversial LGBT law: 5 things to know
Sexual minorities and critics say legal framework has no teeth
Explainer
Pakistan eyes China debt help in post-budget fog: 5 things to know
Islamabad's spending and borrowing plans draw skepticism as IMF hopes dim
Japan immigration
Japan passes immigration reform bill: 4 things to know
Change allows deportation of people who repeatedly apply for refugee status