Opinion
Indonesia's EV drive faces geopolitical headwinds
Jakarta is betting big on producing electric vehicles, but so are much larger powers
International relations
Philippines and Japan to sign defense agreement, says Manila
Ceremonial signing set to come ahead of '2-plus-2' talks between countries
Opinion
Empowering small farmers can combat climate risk across Asia
Why private credit and sustainable agriculture are key to cutting emissions
Economy
Vietnam targeting Q3 GDP growth of 6.5%-7.0%, PM says
Stick to its target of keeping inflation below 4.5% this year
Photos
Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the first week of July
A selection of striking images from across Asia
Sports
Japan basketball league shoots for fans in Philippines and rest of Asia
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC's plant offers opportunity for Kumamoto team
Economy
Indonesia business lobby says tariffs 'not solution' for industry
Head of chamber of commerce calls for fair competition to grow SMEs
Travel & Leisure
Thailand to shut duty-free shops at airport arrival zones
Tourist destination wants visitors to spend more in the country
Transportation
Japan's NYK Line to train women sailors in Philippines
Shipping company builds new dorm at maritime school to expand talent pool
Finance
Hong Kong fines DBS for breaching anti-money laundering rules
Singapore's biggest lender hit with $1.28m penalty over alleged past failures
Society
Southeast Asian militant group Jemaah Islamiyah to be disbanded
Organization behind 2002 Bali bombing says it is dissolving extremist network
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Myanmar's fuel dilemma
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Podcast: News Roundup
Thailand's landmark LGBTQ legislation
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International relations
Philippines-Japan meeting to eye defense pact, may bud more 'coalitions'
Experts see multiple implications beyond potential reciprocal access agreement
Economy
Thailand ramps up push into data centers
Companies such as Microsoft turning to Southeast Asian nation
International relations
China focuses on Europe, Southeast Asia with top-level visits
Two regions key to Beijing's diplomatic agenda against pressure from the U.S.
#techAsia
BYD comes to Thailand and China stakes its rare earths claims
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
South China Sea
Philippines demands China pay $1m over South China Sea clash in June
Head of armed forces says Manila-Tokyo troop access deal is close to being signed
Taiwan tensions
Singapore hooks Taiwan companies shunning China's investors
Taiwanese firms chase funds in city-state as cross-strait tensions rise
Technology
Vietnam requires facial recognition for digital payments
Security and privacy are at issue as one-party state rolls out biometric technology
Society
Indonesia takes school lunch cues from Japan, China and India
Tokyo keen to help President-elect Prabowo serve free meals to 78.5m students
Artificial intelligence
AI and cybersecurity top priority for 50 countries in tech race, says Cisco
U.S. networking and security provider ramps up investment in Taiwan, Vietnam
Opinion
Middle powers are the new architects of the world order
How emerging nations are bridging the deepening rifts between major powers
Property
Singapore's CapitaLand charts Japan real estate buying spree
In bid to diversify from China, property group targets 'workcation' and logistics sites
Commodities
Coffee prices jump 20% as global heat hits commodity markets
Soaring temperatures and drought in Southeast Asia put beans and rubber trees at risk