An effigy of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte are displayed during a rally in Quezon City, Philippines, in July.
Opinion

The walls are closing in on the House of Duterte

Next year's midterms could be most consequential in Philippine history

19 September 2024
Arsjad Rasjid, left, has been ousted as chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and replaced by Anindya Bakrie, right. Rasjid and his supporters, who are fighting the takeover, have been barred from the organization's Jakarta headquarters, background. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
Economy

Turmoil in the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce: 5 things to know

Analysts see takeover as aligning group with President-elect Prabowo

19 September 2024
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, right, stands in the rain with Atsushi Ueno, the Japanese ambassador to Cambodia, at the port project completion ceremony on Sept. 12. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
Supply Chain

Cambodia's Japan-funded port to quintuple capacity

Sihanoukville port anticipated to become major economic gateway for country

19 September 2024
Curbing methane emissions from rice paddies is a global challenge. (Photo by Tadanori Yoshida)
The Nikkei View

Japan should lead way in promoting eco-friendly agriculture in Asia

Sharing technology for reducing emissions from rice cultivation is first step

18 September 2024
Commentators speculate that the replacement of Arsjad Rasjid, right, by Anindya Bakrie, left, as KADIN's head is linked to maneuvering by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Source photos by AFP/Jiji and Reuters) 
Economy

Indonesian business community stunned by chamber of commerce takeover

KADIN leadership change resembles political party maneuvers

18 September 2024
A trainer for the Bamar People's Liberation Army shouts during a training session at a camp in territory belonging to the Karen National Liberation Army in the Myanmar state of Karen on March 6.
Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar military intensifies civilian killings and arrests, U.N. report says

Forces said to have killed 5,350 civilians since Suu Kyi government deposed

18 September 2024
After the weekly cabinet meeting, Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira finally provided initial disbursement details on Pheu Thai's long-delayed 10,000 baht handout scheme that has caused concern in financial circles, including at the Bank of Thailand. (Photo by Adryel Talamantes)
Economy

Thai cabinet approves first tranche of 10,000 baht handout

Flagship Pheu Thai scheme to prioritize poor and disabled this month

17 September 2024
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivers her government's policy proposal to parliament in Bangkok on Sept. 12. 
Economy

Thai PM Paetongtarn pleads for stability to stimulate economic revival

New leader guarantees medical marijuana, pitches casino complexes

17 September 2024
Outbound Chinese foreign direct investment has rebounded but remains far below prepandemic highs.
Business trends

Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields

New database shows Chinese outbound investment behavior has changed postpandemic

16 September 2024
The government has struggled to make good on a populist money handout campaign promise by Pheu Thai, the main party in the governing coalition. 
Economy

Thailand expects less than 40m to get handouts, official says

Some 36 million have already registered for controversial economic stimulus

16 September 2024
Philippine Navy Commodore Emilio Orio Jr., center right, welcomes German sailors on Sept. 16 as they make a port call in Manila. (Photo by Yuki Fujita)
Defense

German Navy says it exercised right to pass through Taiwan Strait

Two naval ships stop at Manila as nations bolster defense cooperation

16 September 2024
A recent report published by the Economist Intelligence Unit says, "Singapore has solidified its position as an international financial center, benefiting from China's crackdown on the rival business hub of Hong Kong." (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi)
Finance

Singapore to 'mop up' finance business leaving Hong Kong: report

EIU says Japan and India also to benefit amid Chinese markets' challenges

16 September 2024
Local residents wade through water with their cattle in Naypyitaw on Sept. 14.
Natural disasters

Myanmar's flooding death toll rises to 113, government says

Five dams, four pagodas and 65,000-plus houses destroyed, state media report

16 September 2024
Armed Philippine Coast Guard personnel carry a mock victim on board the PCG Melchora Aquino ship during a coast guard drill off the waters of Bataan, Philippines on June 6, 2023.
South China Sea

Philippines sends replacement ship to Sabina Shoal, vows continued presence

China says to continue to carry out law enforcement activities

15 September 2024
A man walks past an election banner of presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa outside the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party office near Colombo.
Your Week in Asia

Sri Lanka votes, Midea lists in Hong Kong, BOJ policy meeting

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

15 September 2024
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives with her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters in Bangkok on Aug. 18, ahead of a royal endorsement ceremony for her cabinet. 
Comment

Can new Thaksinist government save Thailand from economic malaise?

Cabinet led by Thaksin's daughter gives former PM a chance to prove his mettle

15 September 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping's books, in various languages, are displayed on the sidelines of a Belt and Road event in Hong Kong -- one of several international forums in the city this week. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)  
Hong Kong security law

Hong Kong hosts flurry of forums, cozying up to non-Western partners

U.S.-led democracies conspicuously absent as city woos mainland, ASEAN, Middle East

14 September 2024
Malaysia plans to introduce a heavier 'sugar tax' as the government tackles diabetes and other non-communicable diseases in the country.
Politics

Malaysia prepares heavier 'sugar tax' in bid to combat diabetes

Government to propose new levy on sweetened drinks in 2025 budget

14 September 2024
Ly Yong Phat, president of the L.Y.P. Group, far left, attends a ceremony marking the return of artifacts at Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on Aug. 22. 
13 September 2024
Malaysian police are investigating Global Ikhwan Services and Business based in Rawang, Selangor. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
Crime

Malaysia probes Islamic business group over child sex allegations

Police rescue 400 abused children from 20 charity premises in two states

12 September 2024
A Philippine supply boat sails near a China Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea in October 2023.
South China Sea

Philippines and China hold 'frank, candid' talks on South China Sea

Manila and Beijing meet again amid heightened tensions in Sabina Shoal

12 September 2024
Japanese automakers, like Toyota Motor, have been expanding their hybrid lineup in Indonesia. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)
Automobiles

Indonesia hybrid car incentives grind to halt amid political shakeup

Economic minister who backed measure gives up reins to major party

12 September 2024
A worker cuts iron rods outside a workshop at an iron and steel market in New Delhi.
Commodities

India to impose up to 30% tariffs on China, Vietnam steel pipe

Tax on imports from the countries to last for the next five years

11 September 2024
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, left, is shown the way by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 31.
Opinion

Malaysia and China won't be going to war over South China Sea drilling

Protest letter from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur points to cooperation on issue

11 September 2024