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June 1st, 2023

Taiwan: The indispensable economy

Despite war fears, tech companies struggle to leave the island

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The Big Story

How Taiwan became the indispensable economy

Tech companies fear war but struggle to leave the island

Interdependence between Taiwan, China and the U.S., particularly in the tech industry, has deepened even as the prospect of cross-strait conflict rises.
World Bank President David Malpass speaks with Nikkei on May 20 on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, Japan. He will step down in June. (Photo by Kosuke Takami)
Interview

World Bank chief makes final appeal to China on developing nation debt

David Malpass urges Beijing, other parties to move faster toward agreement on relief

Imran Khan in Lahore High Court on May 19: Despite his close familiarity with the military, the populist politician has misjudged its tolerance for defiance.
Opinion

Imran Khan cannot win back power by targeting Pakistan's military

Supporters' hopes of following Turkish example are doomed

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat celebrates his party's victory with supporters in Bangkok on May 15. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Opinion

Thai public's rejection of rule by generals must be respected

Victorious Move Forward party deserves to lead new government

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to supporters at the presidential palace in Ankara on May 29 following his reelection victory. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
The Nikkei View

Turkey must rebuild democratic institutions after Erdogan's win

Ankara has unique role in global affairs, but serious reforms needed at home

Electric cars get the limelight but electric scooters may be key to ditching fossil fuels in places like Vietnam, one of the world's biggest motorbike markets. (Photo by Lien Hoang)
Business Spotlight

Vietnam EV startup powers Grab, Lazada delivery via battery 'ATMs'

Can speed, cost of swap network used by Viettel, Baemin conquer motorbike land?

Chinese companies participating in a smart city exhibition in Jakarta have their eyes on Indonesia's ambitious project to relocate its capital to the island of Borneo. (Photo by Ismi Damayanti)
Business trends

Chinese companies seek opportunities in Indonesia's new capital

$31bn development project on Borneo so far falling short of investment goals

The PlayStation game series "Uncharted," seen here, was adapted into a film released in February of last year. (Photo courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Media & Entertainment

Sony grabs Marvel's playbook for 10 live-action PlayStation adaptations

Group hopes to replicate success of 'Last of Us' with upcoming 'Gran Turismo' movie

Keppel Corp. in Singapore estimates the industry's aggregate demand will be over 3 gigawatts, or 3,000 megawatts, by 2030, based on what industry players predict. (Photo courtesy of Keppel)
Technology

Singapore risks losing new data center demand, Keppel warns

Conglomerate wants authorities to add major capacity running on greener energy

(Screenshot from Pinglu Canal Group footage)
Asia Insight

China's massive new canal aims for closer ASEAN connectivity

G-7 nations are not the only ones 'de-risking' as global trade tensions mount

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe speaks at Nikkei's Future of Asia conference in Tokyo on May 25. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
The Future of Asia 2023

Sri Lanka will apply to join RCEP trade bloc, Wickremesinghe says

President says Asian countries resisting pressure to take sides between U.S., China

Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith speaks during an interview in Tokyo on May 26. (Photo by Shinya Sawai) 
The Future of Asia 2023

High-speed rail to China a 'source of pride': Laos president

Southeast Asian nation's foreign debt is 'manageable,' Thongloun says

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai speaks at Nikkei's Future of Asia conference in Tokyo on May 25. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
The Future of Asia 2023

Thai deputy PM: Asia should do itself a favor, unite against war

Geopolitical tensions loom as leaders gather at Nikkei's Future of Asia forum

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at Nikkei's Future of Asia conference in Tokyo on May 25. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
The Future of Asia 2023

Singapore's Wong warns of unintended 'de-risking' consequences

PM-in-waiting tells Nikkei forum ASEAN wants 'active multi-engagement'

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad speaks about the Ukraine war and the "Global South" at the Future of Asia conference in Tokyo on May 26. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
Former International Monetary Fund Deputy Director Zhu Min speaks at Nikkei's Future of Asia conference in Tokyo on May 25. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
The Future of Asia 2023

China needs new growth model, former IMF official Zhu Min says

Ex-deputy managing director urges resilient supply chains that welcome 'everybody'

An old woman walks by a mosaic rocket at an elementary school with only 16 students in Tanegashima.  (Kyodo)
Life

Japan's 'rocket island' grapples with demographic change

'Graying' Tanegashima is a microcosm of the national economy

Each dawn, a man sells produce from his truck on the same street corner, where rich and poor neighbors intermingle. (All photos by Lien Hoang)
Tea Leaves

Saving Vietnam's street life from prosperity

Some cities are designed for loneliness. Ho Chi Minh City is made for community