International relations
Global South on the rise but likely to make world order unpredictable
Pole shift from north to south does not simply translate to a better, more stable world
Your Week in Asia
India opens Ayodhya Hindu temple, BOJ meeting, Hyundai Motor earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Travel & Leisure
Lodging facilities 20% short of workers at tourist sites in Japan
Average wages higher at Niseko ski resort than in Tokyo
International relations
Japan eyes Latin America for mega-FTA to secure minerals, food security
Kishida's proposed visit would be chance to explore Japan-Mercosur EPA
Economy
How reliable is China's GDP data? 2024 in focus after debatable 2023
Doubts hang over health of Chinese consumers, but not all economists are skeptical
Economy
Japan's national wealth hits record $27tn as building, land values rise
High material prices drive 7th straight year of growth
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Panasonic's EV battery comeback plan
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
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Inflation
Japanese inflation hit 41-year high in 2023
Government has been urging businesses to hike wages as living costs climb
Haruhiko Kuroda
Policy discussions with foreign authorities: Haruhiko Kuroda (15)
Kuroda visits Uzbekistan, Vietnam and elsewhere as Finance Ministry's research chief
Business trends
Japan's 'zombie' companies jump 30% after COVID debt buildup
End of cheap government loans leaves weak businesses floundering
Davos 2024
India ministers sell bullish view at Davos as China's growth falters
South Asian nation has 'already seized the moment,' officials say
Inflation
Japan left behind as global wage growth outstrips inflation
Real pay shrinks in Japan amid gains in U.S., U.K. and Germany
Trade
U.S. Treasury meets with banks in Hong Kong on Russia sanctions
Chinese and foreign lenders are pressed to comply with latest Biden executive order
Economy
China's over-35s hit age barriers in tough labor market
Midcareer workers snubbed or laid off by struggling companies seeking cheaper hires
Haruhiko Kuroda
The end of the Cold War: Haruhiko Kuroda (14)
Kuroda is on hand to see the start of German unification and the fall of the Soviet Union
Opinion
More risk ahead as East Asian companies face debt deadlines
Up to 40% of region's corporate bonds due to mature within three years
Economy
China's dollar-denominated GDP and share of global economy fall
Loss of momentum in Asian powerhouse has worldwide implications
Interview
Saudi Arabia to keep bolstering ties with China: economic chief
Riyadh seen pursuing equidistant relations with all partners
International relations
China eyes defense ties reboot with Australia despite Taiwan tensions
Beijing envoy Xiao suggests Japan injured Australian divers in naval incident
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Economy
China confirms GDP rose 5.2% in 2023 on higher government spending
Result matches Premier Li's early revelation; Beijing reinstates youth jobless figure
Economy
China's population records second straight annual decline
Pace accelerates as dwindling workforce creates vexing policy challenges
Davos 2024
China's Li, at Davos, reveals GDP grew beyond target at 5.2%
Premier eyes investors, does not mention Taiwan election or real estate crisis
Haruhiko Kuroda
The collapse of the bubble: Haruhiko Kuroda (13)
Kuroda looks back on the sharp downturn in asset values in Japan
Opinion
Productivity is missing link in BOJ's policy normalization plan
Onus is on Japan PM Kishida to get busy with structural reform
Politics
Japan Innovation Party leader pushes Osaka Expo amid criticism
Baba says costly event and earthquake reconstruction are both priorities