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December 8th, 2022

Uncharted territory

From fighter planes to cricket, women across Asia burst into male-dominated spaces

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Women's Wealth

From Pakistan to the Philippines, women break open closed industries

Female pioneers make their mark as combat pilots, cricketers and chip technologists

From Pakistan to the Philippines, women break open closed industries
Jim Thompson CEO Frank Cancelloni poses for a portrait at the Jim Thompson Museum in Bangkok. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca)
Business Spotlight

Thai silk icon Jim Thompson vows COVID comeback as global brand

Household name in silk can be Asia's version of Ralph Lauren, says CEO

One of 36 powerships operated by Karpowership, the flagship company of Turkey's Karadeniz Holding. Ships of this type can generate electricity using fuel oil or natural gas.
Energy

Turkish 'powership' group in talks to supply Ukraine

Karpowership says vessels could be used in Odesa if security conditions are met

Sherry Lee, Editor-in-Chief of The Reporter, was on the founding team in 2015, after working for a decade at Taiwan's CommonWealth Magazine. (Photo by Jordyn Haime)
Media & Entertainment

Taiwan's nonprofit news outlet cuts through island's media noise

The Reporter grabs 119 awards with crowdfunding business model

Since protesters took to the streets of Shanghai and other Chinese cities on the last weekend in November, authorities have signaled a careful, gradual and uneven shift in their COVID-19 strategy.
Asia Insight

China recalibrates zero-COVID as patience runs thin

Low vaccinations, Xi's reputation and fear of the virus force a cautious shift

Indonesian military chief Gen. Andika Perkasa said in an interview with Nikkei Asia that the annual joint exercise Garuda Shield will have more countries next year. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)
Indo-Pacific

Indonesian military chief eyes wider joint drills in Indo-Pacific

Archipelago seeks more cooperation with Brunei, Malaysia and Quad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India's new Group of 20 logo. Modi has vowed that New Delhi's leadership will be "inclusive, ambitious, decisive and action-oriented." (Source photos from Reuters and G-20 website)
International relations

India takes over G-20 chair as world seeks Ukraine breakthrough

Analysts say Delhi could lead cease-fire push, amplify emerging nations' voices

Hundreds of refugees sleep rough outside the Ter Apel refugee center in the Netherlands on Aug. 25.
International relations

Ukrainians embraced but Asian refugees face icy welcome in EU

Rights groups say difference in treatment exposes 'institutional racism'

Illustration of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' planned nuclear installations. The plants would be built partially underground to minimize damage from earthquakes, plane crashes or other disasters.
Energy

Japan gears up for next-generation nuclear tech: 4 things to know

Mitsubishi Heavy and Hitachi reveal detailed plans for safer reactors

People hold up white sheets of paper as a mark of protest in Beijing on Nov. 27: Ongoing anti-lockdown demonstrations target China's top leader and his policy. (Photo retouched for security reasons)   
Opinion

Xi Jinping has a tough decision to make on China's COVID protests

Ending lockdowns and cracking down would both have high costs

Anwar Ibrahim talks on the phone in Putrajaya on his first work day as prime minister on Nov. 25: He must turn his attention to next year's budget. (Handout photo from Malaysia's Prime Minister Office)
Opinion

Anwar is Malaysia's best bet for navigating its challenges

Commitment to reform will be key for addressing economy's structural problems

Saying cheese in Thailand: Jarutat Snidwongse Na Ayuthaya and wife Ann display Jartisann Cheeserie's latest varieties. (All photos courtesy of Jartisann Cheeserie)
Life

Pioneering Thai cheesemaker promotes greener pastures

Chiang Mai producer calls for reform of the dairy farming industry

Waterfall jumping in Myanmar's Shan state: Even for responsible tourists, there is a grave issue of principle at stake. (Photo by Sai James)
Tea Leaves

Myanmar tourism -- to go or not to go?

Once-thriving adventure travel sector struggles under military regime