Society
South Korea's fertility rate hits new low; remains last in OECD
Young people reluctant to marry due to lack of quality jobs, housing costs
Society
Ukraine war
Hope for Ukrainian victory burns strong in Lviv, one year on
Western hub bustles with activity despite shadow of war
Opinion
U.S. pressure on Japan to free jailed naval officer is misplaced
Sentencing of Lt. Alkonis for fatal accident in line with local cases
Arts
At Mandarin open mic stand-up shows in U.S., 'warmth' overcomes hate
Anti-Asian sentiment and pandemic push Chinese youth overseas on stage
Society
Chinese retirees take to streets to protest health insurance cuts
Demonstrations come as local governments face fiscal strains after COVID curbs
Obituaries
Thai cave rescue survivor dies in U.K. at 17
Duangpetch Promthep was captain of Wild Boars soccer team during ordeal
Politics
Australia approves ecstasy and magic mushrooms for medical use
Professionals will be able to prescribe the party drugs for PTSD, depression
Opinion
South Koreans should be free to be 'wrong' about history
Criminalization of alternative views undermines public discourse and policymaking
Natural disasters
Turkey earthquake raises questions on megacity Istanbul's readiness
Houses built in cheap, quick and unsafe fashion at risk of collapse
Society
Valentine's Day or Cow Hug Day? India debates a political animal
Call to celebrate cattle over cupid abandoned but religious friction remains
Politics
Former Indonesian police general gets death for killing subordinate
Latest law enforcement scandal as national anti-graft ranking plummets
Markets
SMBC Nikko ordered to pay $5.3m fine over market manipulation
Japan brokerage accused of propping up certain stock prices to stabilize them
Comment
How sushi was ruined by the separation of supply and demand
Conveyor-belt restaurants breed bad behavior by keeping chefs from diners
Life
Kimono's comeback: Out of the closet and into modern fashion
Traditional Japanese garment finds new life as is, or repurposed for new looks
Opinion
Singapore's repeal of anti-gay law shows strength of its system
Political process has met challenge of accommodating divergent interests
Crime
Japan robbery ring escalated from phone grifts to violent crime
Alleged leaders apparently turned to same pyramid method used in past scams
Caixin
Why medical students in China fake their way to a doctor's license
'Registration institutions' help candidates get around exam requirements
Crime
Two more robbery suspects arrested, land in Tokyo from Philippines
Deportation of all 4 persons sought by Japanese police completed
Crime
Japan robbery ring hid behind messaging apps, disposable crooks
Attention turns to identifying mastermind as suspects arrive from Philippines
Crime
Philippines deports 2 robbery suspects to Japan
Two men held in Manila arrested by Japanese police aboard flight
