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May 30th, 2024

Nowhere to go

Trapped by Myanmar's civil war, Rohingya refugees face rising xenophobia in Bangladesh and donor fatigue in the West

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The Big Story

Myanmar's Rohingya refugees signal despair and hope in overcrowded camp

Almost a million trapped by civil war amid xenophobia, donor fatigue in Bangladesh

Myanmar's Rohingya refugees signal despair and hope in overcrowded camp
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio sees the U.S. on the brink of a "great disruption" stemming from excessive debt creation and challenges to the world order. (Photo by Emily Hey)
Interview

Ray Dalio sees U.S. on 'brink of great disruption' as election looms

Bridgewater founder warns of geopolitical risk from economic warfare with China

Zhang Jun, then China's U.N. ambassador, joins a Security Council debate in March on calling for a cease fire in Gaza. 
Opinion

China is burning all its bridges with Israel

Desire to be seen as champion of Global South drives policy tilt

Taiwan navy ships take part in a combat readiness drill on Jan. 31: The island's military is unprepared to hold out against protracted attack.
Opinion

Taiwan is moving too slowly to prepare for war. Japan can help

Lai administration must be persuaded to accelerate push into asymmetrical defense

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, center, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang face the press at their trilateral summit in Seoul on May 27. (Pool via Kyodo)
The Nikkei View

Japan-China-South Korea talks are good for regional stability

Resuming dialogue is first step, but major issues still need to be addressed

A worker walks past the Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS) Vavouto site, near Kone on New Caledonia on Feb. 28, following the suspension of operations.
Business Spotlight

New Caledonia unrest deals further blow to nickel industry

Riots and questions over territory's stability buoy prices but market glut remains

A Tesla factory in Shanghai. China is a major market and production hub for the U.S. EV maker.
Supply Chain

Tesla pushes suppliers to produce parts outside of China and Taiwan

Move comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and competition from Chinese rivals

India could ease a U.S. workforce shortage in the semiconductor sector, but American immigration policies remain a challenge.
Semiconductors

India touted as option to ease U.S. chip workforce gap

Partners look to bolster semiconductor cooperation amid immigration limits

GCash has over 90 million registered users and is accepted by more than 6 million restaurants, convenience stores and other businesses. (Photo by Yuki Fujita)
Finance

Philippine e-wallet GCash eyes evolution into all-in-one financial app

Tie-ups with Lazada and others offer expansion into consumer loans, insurance

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis transits the South China Sea at sunset, on February 25, 2019. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Southeast Asian leaders would be better served largely ignoring China's competing claims to most of the South China Sea, rather than taking a confrontational approach.
Asia Insight

Leading Asia in an age of tension: Premiers urged to skirt U.S.-China duel

Anwar, Srettha, Mahathir weigh in on Myanmar, Taiwan and more at Future of Asia forum

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin speaks at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on May 24. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
The Future of Asia 2024

Free trade deals should be a 'top priority' for Asia: Thai PM Srettha

Thailand pursuing more FTAs, prime minister says after Europe trip

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks to Nikkei Asia in Tokyo, on May 23. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Interview

Malaysia's Anwar to push ASEAN as 'cohesive force' against regional tensions

Economy will be priority during 2025 chairmanship of the 10-member bloc

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at a dinner party during the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on May 23. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
The Future of Asia 2024

Kishida calls next 10 years 'crucial' to winning auto competition

Japan preparing decade-long strategy to keep ASEAN as hub for greener cars

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won speaks to Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on May 23: Chey said his company will deepen its cooperation with its Japanese partners. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Interview

SK Group to strengthen ties with Japan chip equipment makers: CEO

Chey Tae-won says South Korean company will also deepen R&D collaboration

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto speaks at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on May 24. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
The Future of Asia 2024

Indonesia to apply for CPTPP membership this year: minister

Multinational trade pact is 'low-hanging fruit' compared with traditional FTAs, Hartarto says

Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol speaks at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on May 23. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
The Future of Asia 2024

Cambodia defends China-backed canal project questioned by Vietnam

Deputy PM hails waterway's benefits, says all navies welcome at controversial Ream base

Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaks at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on May 24. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
The Future of Asia 2024

Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong 'consultative but decisive,' deputy says

Gan Kim Yong says government will 'renew' approach to keep pace with global change

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar delivers a video address at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on May 24. (Photo by Yuki Kohara) 
The Future of Asia 2024

India seeks to extend influence in Middle East, Africa: Jaishankar

Foreign minister says country's transformation is crucial for building multipolar world

Malaysian former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on May 24, 2024. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
The Future of Asia 2024

Mahathir says Beijing 'can claim' South China Sea, no need for war

Malaysia's ex-leader urges ASEAN to stay neutral, eyes possible Trump return in U.S.

Asian holidaymakers are increasingly seeking out destinations that offer cooler temperatures and a special brand of exoticism. (All photos by Kalpana Sunder) 
Life

Asian travelers seek 'coolcations' to beat heat

Indians lead the way as region's vacationers feel impact of climate change

A forlorn sculpture stands guard against roadworks in the Heide sculpture garden in the Melbourne suburb of Heidelberg. (All photos by J.J. Rose)
Tea Leaves

Shedding light, and dust, on Australia's European art

Historic artists' retreat near Melbourne threatened by giant roadworks