Finance
Ping An to continue government bond investments despite crackdown
Chinese insurer evades questions on HSBC holdings at press conference
Photos
Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the fourth week of August
A selection of striking photos from across Asia
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Reviving Southeast Asia's old air hubs
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Opinion
Asia's high-yield bonds are a great opportunity for investors
As the Asian market becomes more diversified, new prospects emerge across the region
Politics
Taliban ban women from uncovering their faces or singing in public
Step is part of 'vice and virtue' laws published this week by Afghanistan's rulers
Bank of Japan
BOJ Gov. Ueda restates stance on policy normalization after market rout
Central banker scrutinized at parliamentary hearing on market messaging
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris says America, not China, will win 21st century
Nomination speech recalls Indian mother, jabs Trump for cozying up to Kim Jong Un
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Leadership changes across Asia
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Semiconductors
Japanese chipmaker Kioxia aims to list in October amid AI boom
Expected capitalization of over $10bn would be Japan's largest 2024 IPO
Media & Entertainment
China's Black Myth attracts players, brands and game-averse Communists
PS5 sales jump as hit spawns merchandise deals, tourism promotions, counterfeits
Supply Chain
Thailand's Amata eyes Laos as a hub for Chinese manufacturing exodus
Company is developing a new industrial site along the cross-border railway
Society
Small plane crashes in Thailand, all 9 aboard believed dead
Aircraft went down shortly after taking off from Bangkok airport
Inflation
Japan's inflation accelerates for third consecutive month in July
Core CPI gains 2.7% on temporary end of electricity and gas subsidies
Transportation
Japan travel passes available in September after year suspension
Railways stopped selling Suica and Pasmo in 2023 due to chip shortage
Politics
China to cut red tape so more couples tie the knot
Nation aims to boost birth rate as young people stay single in flagging economy
Business Spotlight
Indian billionaires Adani and Birla wage 'cement war'
Expansion by rivals could spur price cuts in world's second-biggest market
Automobiles
China's BYD beats Honda and Nissan in April-June vehicles sold
Leading EV maker shakes up auto industry rankings with affordable price tags
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Opinion
Want to unlock AI productivity? Then don't forget the employee experience
Companies need to rethink how they lead and engage their workers
Markets
Chinese self-driving startup WeRide delays U.S. IPO
Delays come amid reports of tighter scrutiny over China's autonomous vehicle software
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific nations embrace U.N. exercises to fight maritime crime
China provocations contribute to growing interest in boosting security
Business trends
Japan machine tool orders rise in July on Chinese demand
Exports buoyed by Beijing's subsidies, offsetting weak home market
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand's Thaksin says U.S. to toughen trade stance after election
Protections needed against cheap Chinese goods, ruling party boss argues
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris targets Asian American voters in new campaign ads
Videos contrast VP's support for community with Trump's racially insensitive remarks
Equities
Japan looks to keep companies honest about cross-shareholding cuts
Tighter disclosure rules aim to keep shares from being repurposed in name only
Defense
South Korea preps for nuclear, chemical attacks with nationwide drill
Civilians move underground during air raid exercise as tension with North mounts