Japan Self-Defense Forces soldiers walk past a Patriot air-defense missile system outside the Defense Ministry in Tokyo in 2017.
Rena Sasaki

Japan has role to play in bolstering Taiwan's defenses

Tokyo can help keep island's defenses well stocked and ready

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Rena Sasaki
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A Sandakan market vendor in 2020: The town is part of the territory that was previously under the control of the sultan of Sulu. (VWPics via AP Images)
Paul Cohen

Malaysia does not have the law on its side in $15bn Sulu dispute

Government's quandary result of failure to engage in talks or legal process

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Paul Cohen
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s belated ploy to end the “Korea discount” is already falling flat with global investors.

South Korea has to do more than 'Value-Up' to convince investors

Without addressing the chaebol, governance reforms won't be taken seriously

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The opening ceremony for China's military base in Djibouti in August 2017: One of its ostensible missions is to fight piracy. 
Marco Rubio

Red Sea inaction proves China is not a 'responsible stakeholder'

Beijing well-positioned to join fight against Houthi piracy but is standing aside

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Marco Rubio
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is pictured at the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11.
Nikkei Editorial

China must rethink emphasis on 'national security'

Heightened focus on this area hurts economic and cultural exchanges

Nikkei Editorial
A vocational program for pharmacy technicians in Munich: Germany's global reputation for a high-quality workforce owes much to its education and work training system.
Nancy Snow

Japan can learn from Germany's approach to training and work

Country needs to build and import talent, rather than export it

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Nancy Snow
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The Progressive Party of Maldives has campaigned for India to remove all of its troops from the country: New Delhi's influence around South Asia is diminishing.
Karan Mehrishi

India Inc. should take the lead in South Asian economic integration

Cross-border supply chains could give new life to ineffective SAFTA

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Karan Mehrishi
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco in November: These days, Japan and China are locked in a "cold peace."
Rintaro Nishimura

Balance Japan has struck between U.S. and China cannot hold

While drawing closer to Washington, Tokyo has to hedge against extreme policies

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Rintaro Nishimura
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PDI-P presidential nominee Ganjar Pranowo greets supporters on Feb. 10: The party's return to opposition could be a chance to reinforce its commitment to democracy.
Virdika Rizky Utama

Indonesian democracy will be more protected with PDI-P in opposition

Outgoing ruling party can return to role as advocate for ordinary citizens

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Virdika Rizky Utama
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the National People's Congress in Beijing on Mar. 5: Hopes for an announcement of a major stimulus package went unrealized.
Henny Sender

China is not giving anyone solid grounds for economic optimism

Steps taken so far focus on supply side, further aggravating demand shortfall

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Henny Sender
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Japanese rank among the most avid consumers of eggs in the world. Yet cage-free eggs are relatively rare in the country.
Jasmine Ortlieb-Hirose

Japanese hens deserve equal concern from Japan's food sellers

Seven & i and Kewpie should extend U.S. cage-free pledge to domestic operations

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Jasmine Ortlieb-Hirose
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Investors are gradually waking up to the huge gains on offer in the femtech market. Janet Yu and Sherry Shi launched menopause monitoring app JoyHer in Japan last year. (Photo by Yuki Kohara) 
SHIN NAKAYAMA

Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Aging Asia's menopause challenge

Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations

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SHIN NAKAYAMA
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Staff of the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai: The Taj Group seeks to hire those who embody the principle Atithi Devo Bhava, or "the guest is God."
Rosemary Marandi

India's entrepreneurs can apply business lessons for social change

Distinctive approaches like 'jugaad' could fuel wider economic transformation

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Rosemary Marandi
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Bank of Thailand Gov. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput in Bangkok in February: The central bank's policy rate is now 2.5%, the highest level since 2013. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)
Richard Yarrow

Bank of Thailand right to resist Srettha's call for rate cuts

Yet prime minister also has good cause to use fiscal policy to boost growth

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Richard Yarrow
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Australian and U.S. navy ships in the South China Sea in 2020: The Australian military has been used most heavily in the service of U.S. alliance interests and crisis responses.
Rebecca Strating and Nick Bisley

Australia needs a new strategy to guide its defense planning

By establishing priorities, Canberra can better prioritize use of resources

Rebecca Strating and Nick Bisley
An unfinished China Evergrande Group project in Hainan province: Legally, it will be difficult for foreign creditors to recoup their losses from the group's mainland assets.
Shitong Qiao

Cleanup of China Evergrande collapse calls for coordination and clarity

HNA and GITIC bankruptcies underscore value of transparent resolution process

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Shitong Qiao
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Myanmar's military wants to supplement its depleted forces through a draft targeting the general public.
Nikkei Editorial

Myanmar's conscription measure is unacceptable

Military must not force citizens to fight each other in a civil war

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Doctors in Seoul protest government plans to increase medical school admissions on Mar. 3: Strikers have forced the cancelation or postponement of surgeries for hundreds of people.
Dae Sung Park

South Korea's economic future at stake in doctors' strike

Yoon is curbing rowdy unions while seeking to increase labor market flexibility

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Dae Sung Park
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The Export-Import Bank of China, along with Sinosure, have formed the backbone of a financing model that has supported the export of Chinese goods, services and capital.
Yunnan Chen

West must take care in moving toward China's approach to aid

Blurring between export credit and development assistance carries risks

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Yunnan Chen
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Generative AI will make it much easier for lay hackers to generate persuasive text in various languages for phishing attacks.
Vivek Chilukuri

Indo-Pacific nations need to put more focus on cybersecurity

AI is magnifying threats but can also help fortify defenses

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Vivek Chilukuri
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Neon signs illuminate Chinese company names in Hong Kong in 2018.
Donald Low

Being a 'connector' for China is no longer working for Hong Kong

City needs to rethink economic role to show it can still be relevant

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Donald Low
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Pro-Palestine protesters march to the Sydney Opera House on Oct. 9: Police advised the Jewish community to stay away from the rally.
Ian Lloyd Neubauer

Australia's clampdown on hate crimes should protect Jews too

Upsurge in antisemitic incidents and threats yet to result in police action

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Ian Lloyd Neubauer
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang, left, and President Xi Jinping at the National People's Congress in Beijing in March 2023. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata) 
Diana Choyleva

Security is still China's top priority, not the economy

Premier Li Qiang in uncomfortable spot as National People's Congress opens

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Diana Choyleva
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