Telecommunication
Japan's NTT Docomo and NEC join hands on new telecom gear
Nation's top telco eyes Open RAN opportunities in Southeast Asia and Middle East
Fisheries
Turkish tuna farmers tripled exports to Japan over past decade
Industry expands operations into North Africa and seeks a larger fishing quota
Defense
Turkish fighter jet takes first flight as Ankara eyes Asian buyers
Government aims to develop stealth technology and seeks collaboration
International relations
Turkey detains 6 for allegedly spying on Uyghurs for China
State-run agency says police looking for another
SoftBank
SoftBank to set up robotics venture with Saudi Arabian company
Joint venture will invest $150m to make industrial robots, with aim of opening in December
Supply Chain
Shipping rates show signs of easing despite Red Sea disruption
Modest demand and an oversupply of vessels push down prices
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
International relations
Indonesia's bid to join OECD faces opposition by Israel
Muslim-majority Asian nation had criticized Israel's attacks on Gaza
Wealth Management
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust expands assets abroad on Middle East mandates
Region accounts for 90% of assets from overseas, says Japanese company
Commodities
Iran's oil exports reach 5-year high, with China as top buyer
Rising supply from sanctions-hit country tamps down prices amid tensions
International relations
Pakistan and Iran patch up ties but militants poised to play spoilers
Experts say root causes of border strikes unresolved as proxy warfare spreads
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Transportation
Red Sea shipping disruptions ripple through Asia-Europe supply chains
Companies need to review risks in line with new reality, experts say
Materials
Toray to boost Saudi, U.S. output of water treatment membranes
Demand for desalination and other methods rises with global warming
Middle East crisis
Indian workers flock to Israeli jobs despite war and ethical concerns
High demand for positions reflects employment pressures in most populous nation
Interview
Palestinian Authority seeks postwar role in Gaza governance, PM says
Shtayyeh accuses Netanyahu of prolonging war till U.S. election for 'political survival'
International relations
Pakistan and Iran aim to dial down tensions as China offers mediation
Experts warn of proxy conflict in border regions after airstrikes 'shattered' trust
Davos 2024
Saudi Aramco to double startup investment, CEO says, eyeing lower emissions
Amin Nasser views tech as future while 'proudly' remaining an oil company
International relations
Pakistan fires back at targets in Iran as regional tensions boil
Diplomacy in crisis after Iranian airstrikes send Islamabad 'message' on militants
Interview
Saudi Arabia to keep bolstering ties with China: economic chief
Riyadh seen pursuing equidistant relations with all partners
International relations
Pakistan recalls envoy from Iran after 'unprovoked' missile strikes
Iran's foreign minister says it hit militants near border; Islamabad blames incident for deaths of 2 children
Supply Chain
Suzuki suspends production at Hungary car plant due to Red Sea attacks
Militia activity near Yemen has overshadowed global logistics
Travel & Leisure
Japan's airlines, Haneda slide in on-time performance ranking
Middle Eastern and Indian competitors catch up in punctuality in 2023
Sports
Japan and South Korea eye football prize as Asian Cup kicks off
Favored duo will be on high alert for giant killers at the Qatar showcase
Opinion
With shipping under attack, regulators should not pile on
Emission reduction burdens and bureaucracy need to be rationalized
The Nikkei View
More dialogue needed to avoid global divisions
Social rifts must be addressed even within democratic countries