International relations
Japan aims to export metro railway tech to Dominican Republic
Tokyo's push comes as China's influence grows in Latin America
The Nikkei View
China should not underestimate impact of inward FDI plunge
Focus on Communist Party power consolidation, anti-spying campaign turn off overseas investors
Economy
Japan exports up for 2nd month on China-bound shipment growth
Overseas shipments grew 11.9% in January, while imports fell 9.6%
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Opinion
Japan's economic presence in Southeast Asia is not fading away
Competition with Chinese companies for regional opportunities is not zero-sum
Trade war
Trump likely to raise tariffs on China in two steps, former official says
Japan and Europe would also be in the trade line of fire if ex-president reelected
Defense
Japan weighs limiting weapons export exemption to planned fighter jet
Ruling LDP plans talks with Komeito to bring reluctant coalition partner on board
Economy
China rate cut shows lack of options for boosting economy
Latest monetary easing move tries to spark recovery in housing market
Economy
Hong Kong population boosted by mainland Chinese inflow in 2023
One-way permits offset natural decrease, emigrants, other downward pressure
Property
Hong Kong high-rise apartment prices fall as China's rich look abroad
Greater flow of funds into Japan, other countries likely to continue for some time
Economy
China cuts 5-year mortgage rate by record margin to aid property sector
Benchmark slashed 25 basis points; one-year loan prime rate left unchanged
Property
China's smaller cities face yearslong housing glut as sales languish
Country Garden, Evergrande pay for aggressive regional expansion
Ukraine war
Japan companies pledge support for Ukraine reconstruction
PM Kishida vows backing for farming, manufacturing, tech industries
Economy
Foreign direct investment in China falls to 30-year low
Companies spooked by detentions for alleged spying and U.S. sanctions
Travel & Leisure
China's Lunar New Year spending surges beyond pre-pandemic level
Travel also soars as millions meet up with family and friends
Your Week in Asia
Singapore Airshow, Japan-Ukraine conference, Cambodia Senate election
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan eyes commercial space market after H3 rocket launch success
Nation's first new rocket in 22 years comes amid intensifying competition
Markets
Nikkei average just 50 points short of all-time high
Analysts forecast rise to 40,000 and above by year-end
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Staking on space
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Currencies
Thai baht, Malaysian ringgit sink to three-month lows against dollar
Emerging nation central banks balk at rate cuts to defend currencies
Economy
Japan's nominal GDP outgrows China's for first time in 46 years
2023 growth rates reverse due to deflationary pressure from housing, employment slumps
Markets
Nikkei Stock Average closes at 38,157, fresh 34-year high
Chip-related stocks lead way, following Wall Street rally overnight
Economy
Japan GDP unexpectedly shrinks, loses spot as 3rd-largest economy
Nation slips behind Germany after second straight contraction
International relations
India's Modi woos UAE and Qatar to counter China in Middle East
New Delhi advances push for competing economic corridor to Europe
Travel & Leisure
China's Shangri-La high-speed rail welcomes tourists to 'Lost Horizon'
Throngs of visitors bring cultural change to formerly isolated getaway
Opinion
China's deflation problem won't go away by itself
Beijing seems instead to be prioritizing yuan stability