TOKYO (The Japan News/ANN) - The G-7, with its shared fundamental values and commitment to maintaining the international order, should take the lead in addressing urgent global challenges, says Japan's foreign minister Fumio Kishida.

NEW DELHI (The Statesman/ ANN) - So often classic tales should be left as they are, but director Jon Favreau’s impressive visual reimagining is one of those which buck the trend. Fast-paced, almost a little rushed at times, The Jungle Book, will enthral you at every step of the way.

BANGKOK (The Nation/ ANN) - As long as Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak clings to power there are ominous similarities to Thailand's crisis.

SEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) - Thirteen North Koreans working at a restaurant based outside the country have defected to South Korea, the Unification Ministry said Friday, marking the first mass defection since the United Nations passed powerful economic sanctions against the communist country last month.

HONG KONG (China Daily/ANN) - Crucindo Hung Cho-sing, chairman of the Hong Kong Motion Picture Industry Association, fears that the debacle of Ten Years’ triumph – considered the best movie Hong Kong has made for the past year – could destroy the industry.

HONG KONG (China Daily/ANN) - The Hong Kong government is gearing up to reposition the city as an advanced manufacturing centre in the region.

HONG KONG (China Daily/ANN) - Green bonds are defined as debt securities where the proceeds are invested in projects with environmental and social benefits.

HONG KONG (China Daily/ANN) - The technology was long seen as too expensive, but that perception is now changing as the price of photovoltaic panels continues to fall globally.

HONG KONG (China Daily/ANN) - China has never hidden the fact it has a pollution problem and has made the reduction of greenhouse gases a national priority.

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) – Prince Albert II of Monaco recognizes that the Philippines “suffers more than anybody else” from the dramatic effects of climate change.