Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Reviving Southeast Asia's old air hubs
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Opinion
Asia's high-yield bonds are a great opportunity for investors
As the Asian market becomes more diversified, new prospects emerge across the region
Bank of Japan
BOJ Gov. Ueda restates stance on policy normalization after market rout
Central banker scrutinized at parliamentary hearing on market messaging
Semiconductors
Japanese chipmaker Kioxia aims to list in October amid AI boom
Expected capitalization of over $10bn would be Japan's largest 2024 IPO
Media & Entertainment
China's Black Myth attracts players, brands and game-averse Communists
PS5 sales jump as hit spawns merchandise deals, tourism promotions, counterfeits
Inflation
Japan's inflation accelerates for third consecutive month in July
Core CPI gains 2.7% on temporary end of electricity and gas subsidies
Transportation
Japan travel passes available in September after year suspension
Railways stopped selling Suica and Pasmo in 2023 due to chip shortage
Business Spotlight
Indian billionaires Adani and Birla wage 'cement war'
Expansion by rivals could spur price cuts in world's second-biggest market
Automobiles
China's BYD beats Honda and Nissan in April-June vehicles sold
Leading EV maker shakes up auto industry rankings with affordable price tags
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Opinion
Want to unlock AI productivity? Then don't forget the employee experience
Companies need to rethink how they lead and engage their workers
Markets
Chinese self-driving startup WeRide delays U.S. IPO
Delays come amid reports of tighter scrutiny over China's autonomous vehicle software
Business trends
Japan machine tool orders rise in July on Chinese demand
Exports buoyed by Beijing's subsidies, offsetting weak home market
Equities
Japan looks to keep companies honest about cross-shareholding cuts
Tighter disclosure rules aim to keep shares from being repurposed in name only
China tech
Baidu's AI push fails to boost core revenue amid China's economic slump
Chinese search engine leader's Q2 sales dip 0.4% on online marketing slide
Finance
Japan's MUFG Bank to invest additional $330m in India's DMI Finance
Financial group builds on 2023 stake as partnership progresses
Society
Thailand confirms mpox case is clade 1b, 2nd outside of Africa
First case of disease diagnosed in Southeast Asian country
Commodities
Shanghai Petrochem reveals more Russia oil buying as Li Qiang visits
Executive stresses 'price' is key; Chinese premier cements economic ties with Putin
Trade
India surpasses China to become Russia's top oil buyer in July
Russian crude makes up a record 44% of India's overall imports
Caixin
PwC loses largest China client in wake of China Evergrande storm
Penalties on professional services firm over 'negligence' likely to come soon
Technology
ASEAN tech stars Grab, GoTo and Sea fight to retain market sparkle
Investors prize profitability over merely cutting losses
#techAsia
China becomes a player in console games
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Business deals
Nippon Steel, JFE Steel to invest $1bn in Australian coal mine
Japanese steelmakers want higher quality coking coal to cut CO2 emissions
Equities
Japanese stocks erase losses from tailspin on brighter U.S. outlook
Companies' strong April-June performances boost share prices
China debt crunch
China developers' loss warnings exceed $8bn in past week alone
Kaisa reports more red ink; Sunac takes big blow despite Xi's 'bright prospects'
Environment
Operator halts attempt to extract melted fuel from Fukushima nuclear plant
Would have marked first such attempt since devastating 2011 quake and tsunami