Energy
China and Russia drive global nuclear power capacity to record high
With as many reactors as France, China is building more while pursuing new tech
Companies
China's indictment of Astellas worker alarms Japanese businesses
Opaque espionage crackdown spurs concern over employee safety
Electronics
Daikin, Panasonic invest in cooling European heat pump market
Despite setbacks, demand for energy-saving tech still seen rising in long run
Companies
Japan drugmaker Astellas says employee indicted by China prosecutors
Man has been detained since March 2023 on suspicion of espionage
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Interview
Japan calls for 'integrated joint exercise' with India
Defense Minister Kihara seeks tighter military relations between two nations
Politics
Macao leader Ho Iat Seng says he will not seek second term
Chief cites health for unusual decision less than 2 months before election
Markets
Hong Kong Exchange's first-half profit sinks amid weak market sentiment
New CEO Bonnie Chan describes results as 'robust' but concedes outlook uncertain
Companies
Japan Tobacco to buy U.S. tobacco maker Vector Group for $2.4bn
JT-backed company to launch a tender offer at $15 per share
Business deals
JD.com stock drops as Walmart unloads stake for estimated $3.6bn
U.S. retailer says it wants to focus on its own China operations
Climate Change
Japan, Indonesia, others agree to build sustainable fuel supply chain
Coconut oil-based aviation fuel among 400 projects pitched in Jakarta meeting
Trade war
China probes dairy imports following EU's EV probe update
Tariffs on Chinese brands slightly adjusted in Europe's latest decision
Economy
Thai central bank stands pat to assess impact of political instability
Bank of Thailand balances growth and risk by keeping policy rate at 2.5%
Retail
Shein sues Temu (again) as e-commerce feud heats up
China-founded cross-border platforms have taken each other to court multiple times
Opinion
Rash of departing Asian PMs shows how parochial politics stifles economies
Region's leaders need to draw lessons from departures in Japan, Thailand and Bangladesh
U.S. elections 2024
Barack Obama tells Democrats of Kamala Harris: 'Yes, she can'
Former president says America is ready for a new story, not a Trump sequel
Trade
Japan's exports grew in July on semiconductors and weak yen
Overseas shipments rose 10.3%; imports also up 16.6%
The Nikkei View
Global election results show importance of functioning democracy
Growing populism, confusion could benefit authoritarian regimes
International relations
Turkey lauds improvement in relations with China after long stagnation
President Erdogan reveals possible visit in 2025 by counterpart Xi
Technology
Murders by Indian online game addicts overshadow booming sector
Debt-fuelled desperation sparks concern over world's rapidly growing market
Sports
Pakistan Olympic winner trades homemade javelins for superstardom
First gold medallist in decades turns cricket-mad nation on its head
Tea Leaves
Thai border town offers geopolitical lesson for India
Bangkok's discreet yet pragmatic stance on Myanmar refugees works better than India's hostility
The Big Story
Southeast Asia's old air hubs are revving back to life
Region's airlines seek business travelers willing to pay more for convenience
Economy
China lending at 15-year low as central bank holds rates
Real estate slump continues to squeeze financing demand
Energy
Mitsubishi Heavy, Chevron eye U.S. green hydrogen launch in 2025
Utah project to produce, store and generate power from fuel made with renewables
Energy
Japan's Toyota Tsusho to develop and supply biofuels in Indonesia
Trader will work with state-run Pertamina to support decarbonization efforts