Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Raring to vote
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Semiconductors
India signs chip deal with Singapore during Modi visit
Indian PM meets counterpart Lawrence Wong to bolster supply chain
Opinion
India's 'jobs budget' won't create enough formal jobs
Modi's fiscal plan needs to be bolder to address structural challenges of the labor market
The Big Story
Election campaign energizes Sri Lankans weary of economic turmoil
Presidential candidates tap public misgivings about IMF-directed policy changes
Asia Insight
Once neglected, Asian Americans now courted in knife-edge election
Tiny margins in battleground states spotlight voters like Wisconsin's Hmong community
Your Week in Asia
Pope in Asia, China-Africa forum, Japan-Australia 2+2
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
India's economic growth slows to 6.7% in April-June
Slowdown comes after government spending eased in run-up to mammoth election
Commodities
Bangladesh garment sector short on cotton as floods worsen protest backlog
Production down 50% in crucial industry as disruptions hit supply chain
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris faces challenges in attracting Indian American support
Longtime Democratic voting bloc attracted by Republican tax cuts, small business support
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Commodities
Thai rice prices hit two-month peak, Bangladesh hit by floods
With Indian rice no longer significantly cheaper, buyers seek other options
Supply Chain
Apple starts making latest iPhones in India, accelerates push beyond China
Tech giant looks to diversify supply chains as geopolitical uncertainty festers
Commodities
Gold buying soars on India tax reforms as prices near record high
Central banks in emerging markets also increase purchases on geopolitical concerns
Bangladesh turmoil
Stateless Rohingya put faith in Bangladesh leader Yunus
Refugees hope head of caretaker government resolves stalled repatriation efforts
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia-U.S. maneuvers, BHP earnings, Indian economy data
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Society
Bangladeshi women in garment industry held back by knowledge gap
'Magic bullet' of education seen as key to opening up managerial opportunities
Transportation
Pakistan delays China-funded airport opening over security fears
Critics say $246m 'vanity' project risks turning into a white elephant
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
Economy
India economic report card triggers debate over China investment
Influential annual review encourages Delhi to loosen FDI rules to boost growth
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar focuses on BRICS and trade in first India trip
Strong semiconductor partnership possible between the two countries, analysts say
Your Week in Asia
Japan-India 2+2, Thai GDP, Vietnam leader in China
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Bangladesh turmoil
Nobel winner Yunus picking up 'mess' left by ousted Bangladesh PM
Microcredit pioneer in charge after nemesis Sheikh Hasina flees
Business trends
TotalEnergies' Pakistan exit stirs company exodus fears
French energy major latest Western multinational to quit crisis-hit Asian nation
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Asia Insight
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus carries hopes of economic change
Optimists look toward post-protest recovery from trade and business disruptions
Your Week in Asia
Taliban takeover anniversary, Japan GDP, Greater China earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Opinion
India is well placed to become the 'next China' and drive global growth
Nation faces opportunities and challenges in becoming an economic powerhouse