Economy

An electronic board displays Japan's Nikkei index outside a brokerage in Tokyo on June 14. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
Markets

Asian markets slide as investors fear U.S. interest rate hike

Soaring inflation forces benchmark indexes across the region to retreat

14 June 2022
The outbound investment measure was originally proposed as a standalone bill by Republican Sen. John Cornyn and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey. 
US-China tensions

U.S. lawmakers agree on China investment curbs

Measure part of bill that would also grant chipmakers $52bn to expand operations

14 June 2022
The inflation rate in the U.S. hit a 40-year high of 8.6% in May, growing to be a challenge for U.S. President Joe Biden.
Inflation

U.S. inflation: Will scrapping China tariffs be the cure?

Impact likely limited but Trump-era tax better gone for other reasons, economists say

13 June 2022
Europe's support for wider global use of the yuan undermines future sanctions in case of a conflict over Taiwan.
Opinion

Growing European preference for China's currency is risky

IMF decision to increase its yuan reserves has significant geopolitical implications

12 June 2022
The U.S. has already imposed a range of restrictions aimed at preventing technology leaks, but critics say more needs to be done.
Biden's Asia policy

U.S. lawmakers weigh outbound investment reviews with eye on China

'Reverse CFIUS' proposal would further tighten restrictions on sensitive industries

11 June 2022
A satellite image of the Boden Creek project site. Carbon credit trades based on forest conservation efforts sometimes rely on faulty project information.
Climate Change

'Ghost' carbon credits still alive despite end of forest project

Out-of-date database undermines battle against CO2: Nikkei investigation

11 June 2022
The apparel industry dumps 92 million tons of textiles a year. The European Union hopes new rules will increase recycling, repair and second-hand retail. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and AFP/Jiji)
Business Spotlight

From China to India, Asia braces for EU plan to kill fast fashion

Supply chains may have to shift to recyclable, durable clothes -- with uncertain consequences

10 June 2022
From left, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the IPEF launch event in Tokyo on May 23. 
The Nikkei View

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework can add stability to region

Byproduct of US-China rivalry has potential to benefit local companies

8 June 2022
A man bakes at Home of Bread in Bucha, Ukraine. (Photo by Eiji Furukawa)
Ukraine war

How bakeries sustain Ukraine: 'devotion to bread is in our DNA'

The staff of life fuels resistance to Russia amid missile strikes, occupation

7 June 2022
Solar panels in Thailand. The Southeast Asian country in 2021 shipped $1.07 billion worth of solar cells to the U.S.
Trade

U.S. waives tariffs on solar panels from Thailand, Vietnam

Malaysia and Cambodia also exempt for 24 months after being hit by probe

7 June 2022
Leaders and representatives pose for a group photo during the Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Nairobi in August 2016.
Opinion

Stronger ties with Africa will help sustain Japan's economy

Everyday ties that bind international cooperation matter

5 June 2022
Leonardo Villar, the governor of Colombia's central bank, speaks with Nikkei in Bogota. (Photo by Hidetake Miyamoto)
Interview

Colombian central bank chief sounds alarm over U.S. rate hikes

Leonardo Villar hints at another rate increase in June to tame 'very strong inflation'

2 June 2022
People walk near the Taipei 101 building in Taipei.
Trade

U.S., Taiwan open talks on digital trade and environment in June

Separate initiative from Indo-Pacific framework formed with China in mind

2 June 2022
Elon Musk knows the enormous potential financial significance of high-quality Twitter data.
Opinion

Musk needs to protect Twitter's data trove if takeover bid closes

Enormously influential source of behavioral insights informs global policy making

1 June 2022
The European Union is set to upgrade economic ties with Taiwan -- home to major semiconductor companies such as TSMC. (Source photos by Shinya Sawai and Reuters) 
International relations

Taiwan, EU to boost economic ties to secure chip availability

Both sides focus on supply chain resilience in light of Ukraine war and COVID

1 June 2022
The logo of Terra on a smartphone screen: The borderless nature of cryptocurrency markets is likely to challenge regulators.
Opinion

Regulators are slowly waking up to blockchain's unfulfilled promise

Revolutionary potential remains unrealized despite three boom and bust cycles

29 May 2022
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai speaks to Nikkei Asia about the Biden administration's trade relationship with China on May 27 in Washington. (Photo by Kevin Wolf)
Interview

Indo-Pacific framework will 'push envelope' on enforcement: USTR

Negotiations on Biden initiative to start by midsummer, trade chief Katherine Tai says

29 May 2022
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo addresses Nikkei's Future of Asia conference on May 27. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
The Future of Asia 2022

Indonesia's Jokowi urges quick rollout of China-backed trade bloc

At Nikkei forum, Hun Sen defends succession plan and denies China 'debt trap'

27 May 2022
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says that "Indonesia wants to make sure that the G-20 will serve as a catalyst for global economic recovery." (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
The Future of Asia 2022

Indonesia's Jokowi aims to host successful G-20 despite Russia issue

President urges 'immediate' implementation of China-backed trade bloc

27 May 2022
An tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project arrives at a Japanese terminal.
Ukraine war

Russian parliament leader calls on Japan to give up Sakhalin-2 stake

Lawmaker says interests should be sold to Gazprom or 'friendly nation'

26 May 2022
Foreign tourists visit Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo's Asakusa district during August 2015. Japan has begun reopening its borders to leisure travelers on a trial basis. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Travel & Leisure

Japan tops global tourism index for 1st time, despite tight borders

World Economic Forum praises country for wealth of travel infrastructure

24 May 2022
A soldier takes part in a training exercise in Ukraine. Ukrainian troops are fighting to regain control of the southern part of the country from Russia.
Interview

'Time running out' to save Kherson from becoming Russian

Southern Ukrainian city faces economic battle for its future, mayor says

24 May 2022
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks with Nikkei in an exclusive interview on May 20. (Photo by Takashi Nakano)
Interview

Singapore to join Biden Indo-Pacific pact, back China's CPTPP entry: Lee

Prime minister stresses need to 'maintain a balance' in exclusive interview

23 May 2022
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to Nikkei on May 20 about a broad range of issues, from relations with the U.S. to his vision for a "new capitalism." (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Interview

Kishida lauds Indo-Pacific framework as sign of U.S. commitment

Japanese PM discusses chip partnership, 'new capitalism' and defense spending

21 May 2022
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Podcast

Asia Stream: Asia's Inflation Dilemma

Rising prices are hurting wallets across the world. The crisis is particularly bad in Sri Lanka and Turkey, and in Japan, people are facing inflation for the first time in decades.

20 May 2022