An Aug. 5 speech by Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's military ruler, was released with Chinese subtitles. (Screenshot of video by Myanmar's military)
Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar's ethnic armed groups widen grip, threatening stability

Ethnic Chinese forces capture key base as persecution of Rohingya continues

13 August 2024
Thai authorities are purchasing blackchin tilapia at above market prices in an effort to control the population. (Thailand Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives)
Fisheries

Thailand grapples with invasive tilapia from Africa as CP deflects blame

Conglomerate brought in nonnative fish for research, pledges cooperation

13 August 2024
Hiroshi Kasamatsu was in charge of price setting at local venture Aeon Orange before he was detained. (Photo by Sadachika Watanabe)
Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar sentences Aeon executive to 1 year in prison: source

Tokyo seeks release of Japan retailer employee charged with rice pricing violation

12 August 2024
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (center, in white shirt) leads a plenary cabinet meeting at the Garuda Palace in Nusantara on Aug. 12. The president is in a hurry to move capital functions out of Jakarta before he leaves office in October.
12 August 2024
Though the majority of Asian countries did not join in the West's sanctions against Russian oil, they are expected to abide by them.
Opinion

'Dark fleet' of oil tankers risk more maritime disasters in Asia

The West needs to bring Russian oil shipping out of the shadows

12 August 2024
A China Coast Guard ship near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in 2017. China has been growing more assertive in the South China Sea, with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos calling its latest actions "unjustified, illegal and reckless."
South China Sea

Philippines to file protest with China over South China Sea air incident

China's PLA says Philippine aircraft illegally intruded despite warnings

12 August 2024
Foreign ministers of Southeast Asian countries pose for a photo in Vientiane on July 25. ASEAN now faces significant centrifugal forces amid the reshaping of global orders. 
Comment

OECD or BRICS? Key members' differences might weaken ASEAN unity

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand all pursue different 'diversification' strategies

12 August 2024
India's Nita Ambani attends the inauguration of the Indian House at the 2024 Olympics on July 27. India is among the hopefuls already jockeying to host the 2036 Games.
Sports

Asian cities and nations make their case to host the 2036 Olympics

India, Indonesia, Istanbul, Qatar and others are already touting their strengths

12 August 2024
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who was recommended by Bangladeshi student leaders as the head of the interim government, speaks during a press briefing as he arrives at the Hazarat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Aug. 8.
Opinion

After Hasina, Bangladesh needs a foreign policy reset

Interim government under Yunus is off to a promising start but must tackle entrenched interests

12 August 2024
Groups of Rohingya cross the Naf River near Palong Khali, Bangladesh, in 2017.
Myanmar Crisis

Mass civilian casualties trigger accusations in Myanmar's Rakhine state

At least 150 Rohingya may have been killed in artillery and drone attack

11 August 2024
Taliban fighters outside the Interior Ministry in Kabul in August 2021, after the militant group retook power in Afghanistan.
Your Week in Asia

Taliban takeover anniversary, Japan GDP, Greater China earnings

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

11 August 2024
People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, second from left, and other members pose for a photo during a press conference in Bangkok on Aug. 9. (Photo by Adryel Talamantes)
Politics

Thailand's disbanded Move Forward reborn as People's Party

New group becomes largest opposition in parliament with over 140 lawmakers

11 August 2024
Customers who buy a movie ticket with the MoMo app can be entered into a lottery for prizes. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
Media & Entertainment

Vietnam payment app uses Detective Conan to lure customers to stores

MoMo taps Japanese anime for tie-ups that promote online-to-offline commerce

11 August 2024
A Uniqlo shop in Kuala Lumpur. Fast Retailing is recruiting management talent in South and Southeast Asia as it increases its stores there. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)
Retail

Uniqlo to target India and Southeast Asia for management talent

MBA holders are 'attractive' as future leaders for the Japanese retailer

11 August 2024
Tourists wearing traditional Korean hanbok visit Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Some Thais are angry that South Korean immigration agents seem to be indiscriminately taking away their much-anticipated vacations.
Travel & Leisure

'Ban Korea' movement drives Thai tourists to China, Japan

South Korean travel industry says boycott has been unnoticed

11 August 2024
The future of ASEAN's cross-border growth depends on the ability of its more than 71 million micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to effectively leverage digital trade. 
Opinion

Fast, digitized ASEAN cross-border trade should not be a luxury

A borderless era of economic growth awaits Southeast Asia

11 August 2024
A Chinese fighter jet flies during a patrol over the South China Sea in this undated photo released Aug. 6, 2016, by China's Xinhua News Agency.
South China Sea

Philippine military condemns China air force for 'dangerous' acts in South China Sea

PLA aircraft interfered with lawful flight operations, armed forces chief says

10 August 2024
The Indonesian island of Maratua boasts a number of virtually empty beaches with superb reef snorkeling just off the shore. (All photos by Oliver Raw)
Life

Maratua beckons tourists seeking low-key alternative to Bali

Indonesian island expects rise in visitors after relocation of national capital

10 August 2024
Virtual assets and finance are not the only areas where blockchain applications require regulation.
Opinion

Blockchain needs tailored rules for applications beyond finance

Global companies are shifting the focus from cryptocurrency to other diverse uses

9 August 2024
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Photos

Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the second week of August

A selection of striking photos from across Asia

9 August 2024
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Podcast: News Roundup

Southeast Asia's trade dilemma over China's cheap imports

Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast, bringing the region's key news to global listeners

9 August 2024
Myanmar traditional restaurant chain Khaing Khaing Kyaw first expanded business operations into the Thai market in November 2023 and has since opened a second branch in Bangkok in March this year. (Photo by Htet Phyoe)
Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar businesses flood Thailand to follow fleeing customer base

Growing number of restaurants, shops in Bangkok reflect population exodus from war-torn state

9 August 2024
Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck at the company's chip plant in Kulim, Malaysia. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
Semiconductors

Infineon CEO says Asia 'critical' for chip production, R&D plans

Economies of scale still matter even as countries rush to onshore supply chains

9 August 2024
A train on the newly opened Hanoi Metro Line 3 sits at Cau Giay Station in the Vietnamese capital. (Photo by Nguyen Van Anh)
Transportation

Vietnam opens 2nd Hanoi metro line after 9-year delay

Elevated portion now in service with work ongoing for underground section

8 August 2024
Indonesian gold medallist Veddriq Leonardo celebrates his speed climbing win at Le Bourget. 
Sports

Indonesia's Leonardo wins Olympic gold in men's speed climbing

China's Wu Peng took silver and American Sam Watson bronze

8 August 2024