Scallop exports to the U.S. and Southeast Asia have surged. (Photo by Takumi Sasaki)
Food & Beverage

Japan scallop prices rebound as exports expand beyond China

Domestic consumption campaign also fuels recovery after Beijing's import ban

25 August 2024
A Chinese coast guard ship uses water canons on a Philippine Coast Guard ship near the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal, South China Sea as they blocked it's path during a re-supply mission on Aug. 5, 2023. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP)
South China Sea

China, Philippines clash in South China Sea despite trust-building efforts

Manila accuses Beijing of 'unprofessional, aggressive and illegal actions'

25 August 2024
Indonesian and American soldiers will take part in Super Garuda Shield joint training exercises in Java and Sumatra this week. 
Your Week in Asia

Indonesia-U.S. maneuvers, BHP earnings, Indian economy data

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

25 August 2024
The author on his latest adventure, a 3,000-kilometer ride through Sumatra, the largest island fully inside Indonesian territory. This photo was taken at sunset at a viewpoint overlooking Lake Maninjau in West Sumatra province. (All photos courtesy of Ian Lloyd Neubauer)
Life

From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels

Adventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region

25 August 2024
Seafood at a market in Shanghai in August 2023. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Trade

China has turned to South America since banning Japan seafood a year ago

Beijing adopted policy in response to release of wastewater from Fukushima plant

25 August 2024
Taxi drivers need multiple smartphones to handle the various ride-hailing apps used by commuters. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Transportation

For China's taxi drivers, smartphones are as important as seat belts

Ride-hailing apps, robotaxis and flying cars add stiff competition to gain customers

24 August 2024
A Chinese fighter jet flies during a patrol over the South China Sea in this undated photo released Aug. 6, 2016, by China's Xinhua News Agency.
South China Sea

Philippines urges China to halt 'provocative' actions after flare incidents

'Such actions undermine regional peace and security,' says task force

24 August 2024
People wait outside Haidilao, a Chinese hotpot restaurant chain in China. The chain began its international expansion in 2012 with an outlet in Singapore's historic riverside district of Clarke Quay.
Caixin

A new wave of Chinese food and beverages hit Southeast Asia

Despite success, supply chain and localization issues remain

24 August 2024
The bug-hunting skills of Chinese white hats are highly regarded worldwide.
Cybersecurity

China seen using 'white hat' hackers to boost cyberattack capability

Vulnerabilities targeted heavily since bug hunters required to notify Beijing

24 August 2024
Japanese purchases of foreign debt securities have hit a three-month high.
Bonds

Japan money piles into U.S., China bonds on rate cut expectations

Yen outlook holds key to Japanese investors' moves for rest of 2024

24 August 2024
Starmer's government has said it plans a review of Britain's relationship with China to understand and respond to the challenges and opportunities Beijing poses.
24 August 2024
U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan heads to China on Aug. 27 to meet with Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
US-China tensions

Jake Sullivan to visit China with eye on last Biden-Xi engagement

Beijing trip will be first by a U.S. national security adviser since 2016

23 August 2024
Being too harsh on China and its potential tech threat could push countries away, a U.S. State Department official said.
US-China tensions

China tech tensions may turn off U.S. allies, State Dept. official warns

Policymakers debate whether Trump or Harris would take harder line on Beijing

23 August 2024
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te pays his respects at a ceremony commemorating the war against Chinese forces on the frontline island of Kinmen on Aug. 23.
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan's Lai visits island off China, pledging both peace and defense

Kinmen trip comes day after Taiwanese military personnel convicted of spying for Beijing

23 August 2024
New Gwadar International Airport, set to be Pakistan's largest air hub by size, was built with a $246 million grant from China. (Screenshot from New Gwadar International Airport's Facebook page) 
Transportation

Pakistan delays China-funded airport opening over security fears

Critics say $246m 'vanity' project risks turning into a white elephant

23 August 2024
Chinese insurer Ping An says bond investment will continue to be a core feature in its investment portfolio despite regulators' moves to cool bets. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images and Reuters) 
Finance

Ping An to continue government bond investments despite crackdown

Chinese insurer evades questions on HSBC holdings at press conference

23 August 2024
High-rise buildings in India's financial capital Mumbai. India continues to be a bright spot in the region, with a stable macroeconomic backdrop driven by ongoing digitization, infrastructure development and services exports. 
Opinion

Asia's high-yield bonds are a great opportunity for investors

As the Asian market becomes more diversified, new prospects emerge across the region

23 August 2024
Luckin Coffee is one of several Chinese brands collaborating with the homegrown video game Black Myth on products. (VCG via AP )
Media & Entertainment

China's Black Myth attracts players, brands and game-averse Communists

PS5 sales jump as hit spawns merchandise deals, tourism promotions, counterfeits

23 August 2024
Amata founder and Chairman Vikrom Kromadit speaks to Nikkei Asia in an interview in Bangkok. (Photo by Toyoaki Fujiwara)
Supply Chain

Thailand's Amata eyes Laos as a hub for Chinese manufacturing exodus

Company is developing a new industrial site along the cross-border railway

23 August 2024
Couples wearing traditional Han Chinese clothing participate in a marriage event in Luoyang, China, on Aug. 10.
Politics

China to cut red tape so more couples tie the knot

Nation aims to boost birth rate as young people stay single in flagging economy

23 August 2024
BYD is challenging top automakers with affordable electric vehicles, like the Seal sedan. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
Automobiles

China's BYD beats Honda and Nissan in April-June vehicles sold

Leading EV maker shakes up auto industry rankings with affordable price tags

23 August 2024
Members of the Sri Lankan military board a smuggling ship as part of a training exercise on maritime crime near Trincomalee. (Photo by Takayuki Tanaka)
Indo-Pacific

Indo-Pacific nations embrace U.N. exercises to fight maritime crime

China provocations contribute to growing interest in boosting security

23 August 2024
Demand for machine tools has been strong in China and North America, but has sputtered in Europe and Japan. (Photo by Takuro Hosoda)
Business trends

Japan machine tool orders rise in July on Chinese demand

Exports buoyed by Beijing's subsidies, offsetting weak home market

23 August 2024
Online marketing accounts for more than half Baidu's total revenue.
China tech

Baidu's AI push fails to boost core revenue amid China's economic slump

Chinese search engine leader's Q2 sales dip 0.4% on online marketing slide

23 August 2024