Asia Compact | 13.03.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 13.03.2018 | 19:00 UTC News Iran: Political scientist Sadegh Zibakalam given jail sentence over DW interview An Iranian court has sentenced Sadegh Zibakalam to 18 months in prison. The prominent political analyst is accused of "spreading lies and propaganda against the Islamic Republic" in an interview he gave to DW. Asia Japanese consumers increasingly getting a taste for German food Stereotypical images of German bread, beer and sausages begin to fade in Japan as imports of fine wines, quality meat and high-end chocolate and cocoa products rise. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. Leaders of 11 countries ink huge trade deal #MeToo makes slow progress in male-dominated Japan Japan wants to attract more European travelers Japan gets serious about hydrogen fueling stations How sustainably do Germans eat? Can Japan compete with China over development aid? Japan's Finance Ministry admits to doctoring documents linked to Abe's wife Why ousted Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif turned against the powerful military Pakistan's ruling Muslim League party has failed to win the chairmanship of the Senate. Analyst Nadeem Akhtar tells DW that despite the loss, ousted PM Sharif's party would continue with its anti-establishment politics. Sharif steps down after Supreme Court ruling Modi on surprise visit to Pakistan Pakistani ruling party gains control of senate Ahead of elections, Pakistan heads toward more political chaos Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back Imran Khan: Nawaz Sharif's ouster 'strengthens Pakistani democracy' #DawnLeaks: Pakistani PM Sharif 'forces' powerful military to back off Has Pakistan's Bhutto dynasty lost its political charm? Opinion: Indian Premier Modi should not isolate Pakistan's Sharif Opinion: A 'judicial coup' against Pakistani PM Sharif Myanmar's diaspora returning to aid economic development Previously exiled Myanmar citizens are returning to their native land armed with knowledge and skills to share with their countrymen and help rebuild the country. Ate Hoekstra reports from Yangon. Myanmar: The murky jade trade Cash is king in Myanmar, but for how long? Challenges await Myanmar's quest for change Myanmar opens its first stock market Myanmar's jade traders want to conquer the West More DW Enter our travel video competition! Did you shoot brilliant pictures of the world's most beautiful places on your last vacation? Then send us your video and win a DW travel backpack and DW rain jacket!   © Deutsche Welle 2018