International relations
Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting: 5 things to know
Climate and geopolitics on agenda as hundreds attend high-level event
Opinion
The smart money quietly bets billions on Taiwan remaining at peace
AI titans and other foreign investors sink $25bn into Taiwan despite cross-strait tensions
Comment
The downfall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady'
Daughter of country's independence hero became an authoritarian ruler
Turbulent Thailand
On topic: Who is Thailand's youngest-ever PM, Paetongtarn Shinawatra?
A collection of stories on current hot topics
U.S. elections 2024
RFK Jr. ends U.S. presidential campaign, endorses Trump
Anti-vaccine activist is son and nephew of two titans of Democratic politics
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
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
Bank of Japan
BOJ Gov. Ueda restates stance on policy normalization after market rout
Central banker scrutinized at parliamentary hearing on market messaging
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris says America, not China, will win 21st century
Nomination speech recalls Indian mother, jabs Trump for cozying up to Kim Jong Un
Podcast: News Roundup
Leadership changes across Asia
Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast, bringing the region's key news to global listeners
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
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
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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
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris targets Asian American voters in new campaign ads
Videos contrast VP's support for community with Trump's racially insensitive remarks
Caixin
PwC loses largest China client in wake of China Evergrande storm
Penalties on professional services firm over 'negligence' likely to come soon
#techAsia
China becomes a player in console games
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
China debt crunch
China developers' loss warnings exceed $8bn in past week alone
Kaisa reports more red ink; Sunac takes big blow despite Xi's 'bright prospects'
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris' running mate Tim Walz accepts nomination with 'joy'
Democrat promises benefits, skips foreign policy in brisk 15-minute speech
Semiconductors
AI-fueled demand buoys semiconductor market while legacy chips lag
Materials suppliers and producers in mature sectors left behind in current upcycle
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China up close
Analysis: U.S. election could dictate Xi Jinping's political schedule
Bitter lesson from 2016 Clinton-Trump race reverberates through Beijing
Automobiles
Malaysia's Proton deepens ties with China's Geely ahead of EV debut
Long-struggling automaker aims for growth under Chinese shareholder
Climate Change
Japan, Indonesia, others agree to build sustainable fuel supply chain
Coconut oil-based aviation fuel among 400 projects pitched in Jakarta meeting
U.S. elections 2024
Barack Obama tells Democrats of Kamala Harris: 'Yes, she can'
Former president says America is ready for a new story, not a Trump sequel
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Electric vehicles
Toyota to test Tesla-style EV gigacasting machine at Japan plant
Automaker taps cutting-edge production process in bid to lower costs