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Asia : 2017August07Monday

In its push to compete in Southeast Asia, WeWork is pouring a (brand-new!) $500 million into the region - TechCrunch

Asia markets: Dollar moves, North Korea sanctions and China in focus - CNBC

Stocks reach new peak in world full of surprises - Reuters - Reuters

FIBA Asia Cup 2017: Dates, Draw, Schedule, Live Stream and Preview - Bleacher Report

In Asia financial markets, the fear indicators still send a buy signal - Reuters

HBO Asia's First Comedy Series 'Sent' Set To Make Its Debut ... - Deadline

US Seeks Help From Asia To Contain North Korea - NPR

North Korea Sanctions Meet Skepticism in Southeast Asia - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

Globalization Thrives in Asia as Export Revival Buoys Growth ... - Bloomberg

Fifty Years On, Southeast Asia Emerges as Global Growth Leader - Bloomberg

China : 2017August07Monday

'China has conquered Kenya': Inside Beijing's new strategy to win African hearts and minds - Los Angeles Times

Chinese people have lots of faith in China, but not so much in their fellow Chinese - Quartz

Australia, Japan, US call for South China Sea code to be legally binding - Reuters

North Korea can show it's ready for negotiations by stopping missile launches, Tillerson says - Washington Post

Why China is sending jobs to Africa - PRI

China warns tourists to behave after two fined for Nazi salutes in Berlin - CNN

China's found a new way to crack down on a secretive—but common—practice - CNBC

China may conduct 'small-scale military operation' to remove Indian troops from Bhutan border region - The Independent

The Trump Brand Has Been Granted Trademarks in Macau, China's Casino Hub - Fortune

Weaning Itself From Elephant Ivory, China Turns to Mammoths - The ... - New York Times

Japan : 2017August07Monday

Australia, Japan, US call for South China Sea code to be legally binding - Reuters

Japan Calls For Denuclearized World On 72nd Anniversary Of Hiroshima - NPR

Japan says time for 'effective pressure' on North Korea, not dialogue - CNBC

Weakening Typhoon Noru makes landfall, batters central Japan with rain - Reuters

Japan's SoftBank says Q1 profit jumps 50.1% after inclusion of Vision Fund - CNBC

Japan seeks to ground US Ospreys in wake of deadly Australia crash - Stars and Stripes

Japanese people practising nuclear attack drills - BBC News

Japan, Russia need to enhance trust before gas pipeline plans: minister - Reuters

Japan Tops Bitcoin Trade Volumes Again As Poland Takes Surprise 6th Place - CoinTelegraph

Ikigai: A Japanese concept to improve work and life - BBC News

India: 2017August07Monday

China may conduct 'small-scale military operation' to remove Indian troops from Bhutan border region - The Independent

India media storm over 10-year-old pregnant rape victim - BBC News

India wanted a friend in Trump. Instead, it's getting chaos. - Washington Post

India's doctors weigh in: People in pain need more morphine, not medical marijuana - Quartz

India's Eros in early talks with Apple, others to sell content library: source - Reuters

India's Finance Ministry Panel Recommends Government Discourage Use of Digital Currencies - CoinTelegraph

Taiwanese Cash Lures India Exim in Debut Dollar Formosa Bond - Bloomberg

China Considering Military Action Against India: Report - Newsweek

Sri Lanka v India: Virat Kohli's men secure eighth-straight series win - Fox Sports

India, US tighten embrace as Trump works on South Asia policy - Economic Times

South Korea: 2017August07Monday

North Korea vows to 'make the US pay dearly' as sanctions tighten - CNN

South Korea prosecutors demand 12-year sentence for Samsung boss - The Guardian

In South Korea, A Local Player Like TMON Will Rule E-Commerce - Forbes

Why These Top South Korea ETFs Have Soared in 2017 - Motley Fool

North Korea foreign minister says South Korea approach lacks sincerity: Yonhap - Reuters

South Korea's In-Kyung Kim lands first major with Women's British Open - The Guardian

'Bitcoin Regulation Act' Introduced in South Korea Bans MLMs - Bitcoin News (press release)

Rotorua council cancels South Korean mud importation - NZ Herald - New Zealand Herald

WeWork to invest $500 million to expand in Southeast Asia, South Korea - Reuters

South Korean Spy Agency Confirms Efforts to Sway Country's 2012 ... - snopes.com

Taiwan: 2017August07Monday

Taiwan's exports show broader gains beyond tech - MarketWatch - MarketWatch

Despite Pressure From China, Taiwan Finds Ways to Participate on the World Stage - Global Voices Online

Letter: Especially excited to be reading about Taiwan - Current in Noblesville

President Tsai calls for Taiwan-UK free trade agreement - Taiwan News

Taiwan reiterates sovereignty over South China Sea - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Taiwan Deal, recovered from ankle surgery, appears more explosive than in previous years - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Baseball diplomacy could be Taiwan's new secret weapon - Taiwan News

Apple CEO cancels first trip to Taiwan - Taiwan News

Curing the 'Ghost Island': Why Taiwan Needs Basic Income - The News Lens International (press release)

Get ready to rumble: Taiwan's legislative battles feature punching, shoving and tackling - Los Angeles Times