Hun Manet, then nominee for Cambodia's prime minister, stands outside the National Assembly in Phnom Penh in August 2023.
22 August 2024
The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency over mpox but stressed that the disease is "not the new COVID."
Society

Asia on alert over mpox as cases detected in Thailand, Philippines

Indonesia and Malaysia tighten surveillance at international entry points

22 August 2024
A boy swims in a pool at a Vinhomes condominium complex in Ho Chi Minh City: Demand for housing in Vietnam's big cities outstrips supply, buoying prices.
Property

Vietnam's housing market sees green shoots of recovery

Fears of crash subside but apartment shortage persists

22 August 2024
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto, left, with President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo at the parliament building. All but one party with seats in the House of Representatives has joined Prabowo's coalition.
Politics

Prabowo extends grip on Indonesian parliament as parties join his coalition

Enlarged group moves to defy Constitutional Court over election rules

22 August 2024
Tamra wind farm, the first offshore wind development in South Korea, located off Jeju Island, consists of 10 wind turbines and has already generated substantial economic benefits by creating jobs during the construction and operational phases.
Opinion

Asia needs low-cost financing to harness offshore wind

Strategic investment, partnerships are key to region's renewable energy ambitions

22 August 2024
Ticket machines at Ben Thanh Station on Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line No. 1 are waiting to be used. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
Transportation

Vietnam's first subway mired in more delays amid planned 2024 start

Hitachi files for arbitration over Ho Chi Minh City payments in Japan-led project

22 August 2024
Malaysian automaker Proton launched the redesigned X70 SUV on Aug. 15. (Proton)
Automobiles

Malaysia's Proton deepens ties with China's Geely ahead of EV debut

Long-struggling automaker aims for growth under Chinese shareholder

22 August 2024
Officials from the Asia Zero Emission Community. The ministers mapped out how member countries will collaborate on decarbonization efforts, in Jakarta on Aug. 21. (Photo by Nana Shibata)
Climate Change

Japan, Indonesia, others agree to build sustainable fuel supply chain

Coconut oil-based aviation fuel among 400 projects pitched in Jakarta meeting

21 August 2024
According to a Reuters poll, 24 out of 27 economists expected the central bank to stand pat, while the rest saw a 25 basis point rate cut.
Economy

Thai central bank stands pat to assess impact of political instability

Bank of Thailand balances growth and risk by keeping policy rate at 2.5%

21 August 2024
Departures: Japan's Fumio Kishida, Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, and Srettha Thavisin of Thailand. (Source photos by Wataru Ito and Reuters)
Opinion

Rash of departing Asian PMs shows how parochial politics stifles economies

Region's leaders need to draw lessons from departures in Japan, Thailand and Bangladesh

21 August 2024
Supporters of the French far-right National Rally party react at the party's election-night headquarters on June 9 in Paris.
The Nikkei View

Global election results show importance of functioning democracy

Growing populism, confusion could benefit authoritarian regimes

21 August 2024
The friendship bridge spanning the Tiau River serves as an important commercial lifeline between the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram and western Myanmar's Chin state. 
Tea Leaves

Thai border town offers geopolitical lesson for India

Bangkok's discreet yet pragmatic stance on Myanmar refugees works better than India's hostility

21 August 2024
A Batik Air Airbus A320 prepares for takeoff from Jakarta’s Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport: The Lion Air Group unit is seeking to position its flights from the airfield as a premium service. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)
The Big Story

Southeast Asia's old air hubs are revving back to life

Region's airlines seek business travelers willing to pay more for convenience

21 August 2024
Toyota Tsusho is planning to supply biofuels and green hydrogen to Patimban Port in Indonesia. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
Energy

Japan's Toyota Tsusho to develop and supply biofuels in Indonesia

Trader will work with state-run Pertamina to support decarbonization efforts

21 August 2024
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ceremonial reception inside India's Presidential Palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Aug. 20. (Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia)
International relations

India and Malaysia to upgrade ties after talks on trade, defense

Leaders Modi and Anwar elevate relations to comprehensive strategic partnership

20 August 2024
The nine Senate-approved judges of Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin with a 5-4 vote and no chance of appeal. (Screenshot from Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand's YouTube channel)
Turbulent Thailand

Thai court rules against elected politicians, not coup makers

Dismissed Srettha Thavisin only the latest in long list of political scalps

20 August 2024
FPT Japan’s new office in Mita, Tokyo. (Photo by Koji Nozawa)
Technology

Vietnam's FPT invests $200m to launch AI services in Japan, other places

Firm to start cloud ops with Nvidia GPU, expand personnel to 5,000 by 2025

20 August 2024
Analysts and investors will be looking for signs of easing in U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the central bank's research symposium at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 
Currencies

Malaysia, Singapore currencies rise on tight policies before Jackson Hole

South Korea and Taiwan's currencies slump, reflecting U.S. recession risk

20 August 2024
Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto greets Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of a meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, on Aug. 20. (AAP Image via Reuters)
Defense

Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defense pact

Agreement allows militaries to operate from each other's countries

20 August 2024
Myanmar consumers are struggling to access daily necessities like rice and palm oil. (Photo by Nikkei)
Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar's growing price controls deepen economic woes

Response to inflation and weakening kyat backfires as private sector pulls back

20 August 2024
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has risen to Thailand's prime ministerial post on the strength of her father Thaksin's influence, but with that influence weakening, tough challenges lie in store for the 37-year-old as she takes up her first role in government. (Photo by Shinya Sawai) 
Asia Insight

Thailand's latest Shinawatra PM walks the same economic, political tightrope

Paetongtarn takes office with growth the key issue as father Thaksin calls party shots

20 August 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, hosts Vietnam's President To Lam at a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Aug. 19.
International relations

Xi Jinping meets Vietnam's new leader To Lam to renew 'priority' ties

South China Sea rivals sign 14 deals, from railways to crocodile and durian trade

19 August 2024
The Indonesia Press Council has criticized the revised broadcasting bill, arguing that it conflicts with the principles established by existing legislation and threatens to degrade journalism.
Opinion

Indonesia must prevent return to New Order era mouthpiece media

Broadcasting law revision needs to ensure journalism promotes democracy

19 August 2024
Indonesian President-elect and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, left, talks with President Joko Widodo during the country's 79th Independence Day celebration at the Presidential Palace in the new capital city of Nusantara, on Aug. 17.
Politics

Jokowi picks Prabowo aides for key posts in cabinet reshuffle

Indonesia's former ambassador to U.S. becomes investment minister

19 August 2024
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Source photos by Reuters)
International relations

Malaysia's Anwar focuses on BRICS and trade in first India trip

Strong semiconductor partnership possible between the two countries, analysts say

19 August 2024