Southeast Asia Defense deal on cards as Malaysia PM leans toward China By Agence France-Presse Najib Razak's visit to Beijing could deal another potential blow for Washington's Asia 'pivot'
Business Record 5,803 foreign trainees went AWOL in Japan last year By The Japan Times The so-called technical intern program — long criticized by rights groups at home and abroad as akin to slavery — is seriously flawed, observers say
defense Japan, India to sign nuclear pact this month By Japan Times Japan and India are considering signing a bilateral pact during a planned visit to Tokyo by Narendra Modi in mid-November, according to sources
Southeast Asia Thailand ‘making preparations’ for December 1 succession By Reuters Crown Prince may ascend to the throne on return from Germany, but the formal coronation will not take place until after a year of mourning for his father
Crime Banker’s sexual disorders cited in HK double murder trial By Reuters In evidence for the defense in Hong Kong murder trial, British psychiatrist says investment banker Rurik Jutting was a 'narcissistic sexual sadist'
South China Sea Philippines: China ships at shoal, but fishermen left alone By Reuters China has scaled down its presence at a disputed South China Sea shoal, but has not interfered with Filipino fishermen, a Philippines official said