International relations
Japan supermarket chain Aeon says official detained in Myanmar
53-year-old employee held for alleged rice pricing violation
North Korea tensions
North Korea missile may have failed and fallen inland: South
Pyongyang fires two ballistic missiles after failed attempt on Wednesday
Politics
India enforces new criminal laws despite opposition seeking delay
Reforms replacing British-era legislation promise tech-aided swift justice
Artificial intelligence
From Indonesia to India to U.S., AI creeps into elections
Avatars and interpreters help candidates connect with voters, but deepfakes pose risk
Interview
Hong Kong has 'changed so much' in the 27 years since handover
Longtime legislator Emily Lau laments 'so many imprisoned' under security laws
Politics
France far right wins 1st round of election; horsetrading begins
Left and center parties hope to unite in runoff as Macron bloc falls to 3rd
Politics
Japan's Kishida approval rating sinks to new low of 25%: Nikkei survey
Most think revised political funding law will not solve problem
Opinion
The road ahead for Modi and India
Nation of 1.5bn people faces enormous challenges over the next decade
Politics
China begins smartphone inspections as part of espionage law
Some foreigners fear having electronic devices examined when entering country
North Korea tensions
North Korean officials sport Kim Jong Un pins for first time
Move is the latest step to develop a cult of personality around the leader
Your Week in Asia
Tokyo picks next governor, Shanghai AI conference, BYD opens Thai factory
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Macron faces critical test in France snap polls: 4 things to know
Social issues, immigration have pushed voters to the far right
Politics
Iran's hardline diplomat, sole moderate to square off in presidential run-off
Interior ministry says nation will hold final ballot on July 5
Politics
Indian opposition asks Modi government to question Foxconn hiring practices
Apple supplier's iPhone factory reportedly rejects married women from jobs
Trade
Indonesia to levy 100-200% duties on clothing, ceramics, minister says
Tariffs could also soon affect imports of footwear, textiles and cosmetics
Politics
Khamenei protege neck-and-neck with moderate in Iran presidential race
Tasnim news agency says a run-off election is 'very likely' to pick the next leader
Politics
Mongolia ruling party wins slim majority, early election results show
MPP finds itself in less-dominant position after parliament expansion
Politics
Japan's Kishida reaches 1,000 days in office, marred by 3 setbacks
Prime minister's rating hit by Unification Church, tax cut and fundraising woes
International relations
Taiwan announces Thailand investment deal, marking first pact under Lai
Move picks up where Tsai left off in diversifying economic ties away from China
Podcast: News Roundup
Malaysia and Thailand's bid to join BRICS
Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast, bringing the region's key news to global listeners
Supply Chain
Singapore's CapitaLand focuses on Vietnam as supply chains leave China
Property manager also eyes industrial park in Malaysian special economic zone
Opinion
India is losing interest in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Given differences in aims and objectives, membership provides little benefit
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The great subsea cable game
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
North Korea tensions
North Korea intensifies crackdown on K-drama, other pop culture from South
Seoul says people in North could face execution for consuming banned content
U.S. elections 2024
Trump says China 'doesn't fear' a shaky Biden in presidential debate
Panic in Democratic Party over incumbent's performance, U.S media analysts say