US-China tensions
China opposes U.S. sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia war effort
Latest measures target hundreds of companies in Europe, Asia and Middle East
Life
All aboard: Life-size Japanese model trains debut at Hong Kong cafe
Retro railcars by world-renowned modeler Hara transport guests to 1920s Japan
Food & Beverage
Japan scallop prices rebound as exports expand beyond China
Domestic consumption campaign also fuels recovery after Beijing's import ban
South China Sea
China, Philippines clash in South China Sea despite trust-building efforts
Manila accuses Beijing of 'unprofessional, aggressive and illegal actions'
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia-U.S. maneuvers, BHP earnings, Indian economy data
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Society
Bangladeshi women in garment industry held back by knowledge gap
'Magic bullet' of education seen as key to opening up managerial opportunities
Automobiles
Suzuki gets back into motorcycle racing with a green mission
Team using sustainable fuel and parts overcomes bumpy ride
Life
From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels
Adventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region
Media & Entertainment
From 'karuta' cards to Switch: Nintendo puts its history in a museum
Interactive space to open in Kyoto in October in a repurposed 1969 factory
Opinion
The smart money quietly bets billions on Taiwan remaining at peace
AI titans and other foreign investors sink $25bn into Taiwan despite cross-strait tensions
Trade
China has turned to South America since banning Japan seafood a year ago
Beijing adopted policy in response to release of wastewater from Fukushima plant
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Takeda aims to sell vaccines in U.S., targeting dengue first
Drugmaker hopes to break into market dominated by American and European players
Transportation
For China's taxi drivers, smartphones are as important as seat belts
Ride-hailing apps, robotaxis and flying cars add stiff competition to gain customers
South China Sea
Philippines urges China to halt 'provocative' actions after flare incidents
'Such actions undermine regional peace and security,' says task force
Sports
Shohei Ohtani becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club
Los Angeles Dodgers manager hails Japanese baseball star's 'storybook' feat
Datawatch
Japan university student spending nears bubble-era peak
Higher part-time job wages spur buying of experiences rather than goods
Japan’s leadership race
Japan ex-defense chief Ishiba says to run for ruling party president
67-year-old among popular figures in polling on who should be nation's next PM
Caixin
A new wave of Chinese food and beverages hit Southeast Asia
Despite success, supply chain and localization issues remain
Sports
Indonesia's 'field of dreams': Youth tournament to pitch baseball to nation
Former Japan pro player spearheads project to spread sport in Southeast Asia
Consumer
Beyblade series evolves into a sport enjoyed by people of all ages
Japanese toy maker Tomy expands tops' market superfast
Agriculture
Wagyu beef's wholesale price falls to 4-year low as consumption slows
Exports to Asia, Europe and U.S. boom as farmers seek stable demand
Books
Books: William Adams, 'blue-eyed samurai' who never was
Japan-based historian and author pieces together puzzle of the would-be English shogun
Cybersecurity
China seen using 'white hat' hackers to boost cyberattack capability
Vulnerabilities targeted heavily since bug hunters required to notify Beijing
Markets
Seven & i takeover bid signals opening for corporate bargain hunters
Retail group among Japan blue chips with relatively low valuations
Semiconductors
Kioxia poised for long-sought IPO as AI boom trickles down
Japan memory maker finds footing after market slump and Western Digital saga