Startups
Indonesia hopes startups play big role in free school lunch plan
Gojek drivers participate in trial, agritech company keen to procure ingredients
Markets
Investors turn to ASEAN markets as inflation's grip loosens
Weakening dollar provides tailwind to region's high-growth economies
Myanmar Crisis
Rohingya demand end to violence on 7th anniversary of flight from Myanmar
1m-plus in squalid Bangladesh camps have little prospect of returning home
South China Sea
China, Philippines clash in South China Sea despite trust-building efforts
Manila accuses Beijing of 'unprofessional, aggressive and illegal actions'
Natural disasters
Floods in Indonesia's North Maluku kill 13, two injured
Disaster management agency warns heavy rain may continue in next few days
Politics
Indonesia election body gets nod for new rules as protesters demand
Demonstrations last week halt Jokowi allies' attempt to change eligibility requirements
Natural disasters
Mudslide in Thailand's Phuket kills 9 migrant workers from Myanmar
Disaster near tourist destination Big Buddha also kills 2 Russians and 2 Thais
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia-U.S. maneuvers, BHP earnings, Indian economy data
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Life
From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels
Adventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region
Natural disasters
Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia top global disaster-readiness poll
Alerts, household planning build resilience as volatility rises, Gallup says
Finance
Philippines eases digital bank cap as industry fights for profits
Central bank offers 4 new licenses, but experts see credit risk 'challenge'
South China Sea
Philippines urges China to halt 'provocative' actions after flare incidents
'Such actions undermine regional peace and security,' says task force
Food & Beverage
Myanmar's Yoma expands noodle shops to Thailand in restaurant push
YKKO and KFC operator keeps up store openings despite inflation and instability
Sports
Indonesia's 'field of dreams': Youth tournament to pitch baseball to nation
Former Japan pro player spearheads project to spread sport in Southeast Asia
Turbulent Thailand
On topic: Who is Thailand's youngest-ever PM, Paetongtarn Shinawatra?
A collection of stories on current hot topics
Photos
Through the lens: Eye on Asia for the fourth week of August
A selection of striking photos from across Asia
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Reviving Southeast Asia's old air hubs
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
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
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
Society
Small plane crashes in Thailand, all 9 aboard believed dead
Aircraft went down shortly after taking off from Bangkok airport
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Opinion
Want to unlock AI productivity? Then don't forget the employee experience
Companies need to rethink how they lead and engage their workers
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand's Thaksin says U.S. to toughen trade stance after election
Protections needed against cheap Chinese goods, ruling party boss argues
Society
Thailand confirms mpox case is clade 1b, 2nd outside of Africa
First case of disease diagnosed in Southeast Asian country
Technology
ASEAN tech stars Grab, GoTo and Sea fight to retain market sparkle
Investors prize profitability over merely cutting losses
Opinion
After a year as Cambodia's PM, Hun Manet reigns but dad still rules
Leader's legitimacy is tied to economic progress