Market Spotlight
As China's property market slumps, foreign investors get pickier
Singapore capital ticks up while Western buyers shy away from commercial sites
International relations
North Korean restaurants in Laos fly under radar
No signs, but plenty of clues to connection with Pyongyang
U.S. elections 2024
Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several
Over 13 Asian countries and regions including Australia and Taiwan have had women heads
Defense
Philippines and Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year
Nations to expand training, bilateral exchanges and armaments cooperation
Your Week in Asia
India's Ola Electric goes public, Australia-U.S. two-plus-two, Indonesian GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Opinion
Thailand's establishment silences voices of change
A reset is taking place to preserve the autocratic power of royalist-conservative forces
Politics
Vietnam confirms To Lam as Communist Party chief
Next question is if ex-security minister concentrates power by also remaining president
Photos
Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the first week of August
A selection of striking images from across Asia
Sports
Asian athletes to watch in new Olympic events
Breaking, speed climbing and skateboarding will showcase regional talent
Commodities
Rubber prices fall to 2-month low on concerns over Chinese demand
Looser supplies, slower EV sales in China drag the market down
Construction
Japan kitchen maker to market enamel in Indonesia to beat humidity
Takara Standard targets country's growing upper class to expand overseas sales
Retail
Vietnam retailer Masan aims for 30m loyalty members in expansion bid
Conglomerate plans to triple convenience stores to 10,000 by 2030
Indo-Pacific
China on edge over prolonged U.S. missile deployment in Asia
Launcher based in Philippines 'like bringing dagger to lunch,' Chinese official says
Supply Chain
ASICS shoe supplier in Cambodia accused of labor rights abuses
Japan sportswear company says factory management accepts workers' right to organize
Interview
Thailand laments Mideast escalation with 6 citizens in captivity
'Hard to be optimistic' about farm workers held in Gaza, says vice foreign minister
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South China Sea
Philippines and Japan hold first joint exercise in South China Sea
Two vessels from each side operated in Philippine exclusive economic zone
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Chinese imports flood Southeast Asia
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Podcast: News Roundup
Malaysia and Singapore crack down on social media
Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast, bringing the region's key news to global listeners
Commodities
Thailand, Vietnam vie to grow rice market share in the Philippines
Faltering domestic supply forces Manila to rely on imports from neighbors
International relations
Indonesia's Prabowo asks Russia for help to develop nuclear power
Defense high on agenda of president-elect's four-nation Eurasian tour
Business deals
MUFG to invest $393m in Philippine mobile payment leader Mynt
Financial group eyes growth in Southeast Asian digital finance market
Transportation
Philippines resort picked for test of Japanese self-driving sky tram
Zip Infrastructure targets Southeast Asia with cheaper alternative to monorails
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Materials
Japan diaper material maker plans $110m expansion at Indonesia plant
Nippon Shokubai to boost production capacity for superabsorbent polymer
Construction
Jakarta skyscraper, among Indonesia's tallest, set for 2028 completion
Japan developer Mitsubishi Estate's joint project features 330-meter tower
Electric vehicles
Vietnam's VinFast rolls out mini e-SUV for under $13,000
Carmaker aims to deliver at least 20,000 of the compact EVs this year