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June 27th, 2024

The great subsea cable game

Washington's sanctions fail to thwart Beijing's global ambitions

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The Big Story

China's undersea cable drive defies U.S. sanctions

'Diplomatic race' with Washington as Beijing pursues self-sufficient global network

China's undersea cable drive defies U.S. sanctions
Hiroshi Watanabe doesn't see the yen appreciating beyond 150 against the dollar this year. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
Interview

Yen's slide only partly due to U.S. rate gap: ex-Japan currency official

Job-creating manufacturers key to strong currency, Hiroshi Watanabe says

Lee Hsien Loong, right, congratulates Lawrence Wong at his swearing in on May 15 as Singapore's new prime minister: Wong brings a fresh perspective and leadership style.
Opinion

Singapore leadership transition shows value of continuity

New PM Lawrence Wong's accession reflects prioritization of merit and consensus

A display of areas where the People's Liberation Army held drills around Taiwan in May following Lai Ching-te's inauguration as the island's president.
Opinion

China isn't giving Taiwan's Lai Ching-te any honeymoon

PLA is stepping up practicing for war but cooler heads may prevail

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet in Pyongyang on June 19. (Pool via Reuters)
The Nikkei View

International community must prepare for threat of Russia-North Korea 'alliance'

New autocratic partnership part of strategy to overturn global order

KDDI said in June that it will help turn Sharp's LCD panel factory in Sakai, Osaka prefecture, into a data center for artificial intelligence. (Source photos by Kyodo)
Business Spotlight

The AI scramble: Why SoftBank, KDDI and others are racing for Sharp's LCD factory

As Japan aspires to be a major player in AI it is desperate for data centers

Hong Kong and Singapore have been competing to attract wealthy investors in recent years. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and AP) 
Wealth Management

Singapore loses China's rich to Hong Kong in family office rush

Tough scrutiny, 'backlog' temporarily push some wealthy Chinese to rival hub

U.S. streaming service Netflix is teaming up with directors in Southeast Asia as viewers in the region develop a taste for locally made entertainment.
Media & Entertainment

Netflix ups local content in Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines

Homegrown films challenge K-drama, Hollywood in Southeast Asia

Rahul Gandhi, left, and the Indian National Congress party are taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling alliance in parliament. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters, AP and Suzu Takahashi)
Asia Insight

India's Congress party vows to fight 'fascist rule' of Modi's BJP

Stronger opposition creates 'ideal situation for democracy' in India, observers say

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon tells Nikkei Asia that the country wants to be more engaged in defense and security issues in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Interview

New Zealand 'resets' foreign policy on Indo-Pacific security: PM

Wellington keen to boost exports but wary of China encroachment

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's return to Thailand has revived political tensions in the deeply polarized country. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)
Politics

Thailand's political factions struggle to gain military influence

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese President To Lam meet at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on June 20. (Pool photo via Reuters)
International relations

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

Hanoi inks 11 cooperation pacts with 'extraordinarily grateful' Moscow

The craft-beer bar and other modern twists have helped make Kogane-yu one of the most popular sento (public bathhouse) in Tokyo. (Photo by Yurika Kono)
Life

New life flows into Japan's bathhouse culture

Younger generation of owners looks to modernization to reverse decline

Japanese naval curry stands out for its dense sauce and spicy kick. (All photos by Stephen Mansfield)
Tea Leaves

Patriotism and curry meet Japan's naval traditions

British-Indian contribution to naval culinary tradition feeds national spirit