Politics

International relations

EU eyes security, defense partnerships with Japan and South Korea

Ties with Asian partners would lead to broader joint development projects

Your Week in Asia

Iran picks new president, China lawmaking body meets, Vietnam GDP

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

Commodities

Singapore company launches mining venture in Papua New Guinea

CEO calls Pacific nation 'very blessed' despite civil unrest, U.S.-China tussle

South China Sea

South China Sea situation deeply concerning, U.S. East Asia envoy says

In Hanoi, Daniel Kritenbrink calls Beijing's actions in disputed waterway 'destabilizing'

U.S. elections 2024

Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on the economy and trade

Neither candidate shows willingness to sign new free trade deals

Defense

U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea for military drills

International relations

Vietnam govt says PM to pay working visit to China June 24-27

Defense

New U.S. Okinawa unit to counter 'China aggression': Marine chief

Regiment to have long-range firepower to sink ships from islands

Economy

Japan lays out strategy to tackle $33bn digital trade deficit

Policy stresses training talent as retirements put legacy systems at risk

U.S. elections 2024

Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on Indo-Pacific and Quad

Trump revived four-way group, but key adviser omitted bloc in recent article

Editor-in-Chief’s Picks

Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Thailand's marriage equality milestone

Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations

Opinion

Attack on Americans highlights China's coverup culture

Instinct to suppress information only contributes to mistrust

Taiwan under Lai

Taiwan opposition rejects review of controversial legislative power bill

Ruling party expected to ask court to strike down provisions deemed unconstitutional

South China Sea

Philippines wants China economic ties despite tensions: top official

Manila hopes Japan will take a larger economic role, including more ODA funding

South China Sea

China says Japan has 'no right to intervene' in sea dispute with Philippines

Beijing's embassy slams Tokyo's statement after latest South China Sea incident

Defense

South Korea's Hanwha agrees to acquire American shipyard for $100m

U.S. Navy Secretary Del Toro calls Philly Shipyard bid a 'game-changing milestone'

Politics

Thailand's political factions struggle to gain military influence

Pheu Thai leaders are on their guard about another possible coup attempt

International relations

Russia-North Korea pact to test limits of new 'alliance'

Mutual military assistance pledge could pose regionwide security challenge

International relations

Vietnam 'torn' between U.S. and Russia as embattled Putin visits

Hanoi inks 11 cooperation pacts with 'extraordinarily grateful' Moscow

International relations

China's influence on U.N. space agency grows as top funder

Japan counters Beijing's ambition by increasing its contribution

Defense

European powers step up air, sea drills in Japan's backyard -- and China's

Italy, Germany and France among nations sending ships and planes to region

Opinion

Pacific powers must strike careful balance in New Caledonia

Support for reconstruction needs to be attentive to Kanak sensitivities

U.S. elections 2024

Trump, Biden aides lay out China playbooks ahead of elections

Republicans call for clear decoupling, while Democrats stress working with partners

International relations

Malaysia reaffirms One China policy, rejects Taiwan independence

Anwar and Li agree to use bilateral dialogue in South China Sea disputes

Politics

Tokyo's governor election race kicks off amid political distrust

Koike vs. Renho race reflects popularity contest between LDP and opposition