Business Spotlight
Indonesia's nickel riches spur local company EV, battery ambition
Old economy conglomerates, businesses pounce as government pushes industry takeoff
Editor's Picks
Interview
Japan should discuss nuclear option: ex-Pentagon official
Tokyo not ready to deploy nukes, but ought to explore subject, says Schriver
Interview
China's economic coercion powerless versus alliances: Rahm Emanuel
Japanese companies critical to curbing Beijing's chip ambitions, U.S. envoy says
Companies
Kubota shifts production to U.S., India despite weak yen
Japanese tractor maker seeks to raise overseas output ratio to 50%, president says
Interview
Myanmar U.N. envoy urges neighbors to slap harder sanctions on regime
Kyaw Moe Tun appeals to Japanese firms to end activity under military government
China up close
Analysis: China flip-flop on Japanese visas highlights further policy confusion
Efforts to save face for Xi show same traits as abrupt cancelation of zero-COVID policy
Interview
NATO chief says China has 'no justification' for Taiwan threats
Stoltenberg warns that any Beijing move will trigger 'severe consequences'
Tea Leaves
How ghost of Khmer Rouge haunts a Cambodian holiday
Beyond Siem Reap's ancient temples, sobering reminders of land mines and past traumas
Interview
Japan's SMFG looks outside traditional banking for growth: CEO
Overseas markets will be focus despite geopolitical risks, Jun Ohta says
The Big Story
Myanmar's iron-fisted ruler Min Aung Hlaing fights to stay on his throne
Two years after seizing power, the general has undone any progress made under civilian rule
Interview
Greek PM slams Turkey for 'sitting on the fence' over Ukraine war
Mitsotakis aims to tap Japan, India for investment after 'turning page' on debt
Asia Insight
Myanmar economy hobbled by military rule despite garment boom
Reliance on fewer foreign partners limits economic recovery prospects
Market Spotlight
Grab, Coupang shares rebound as investors cheer cost-cutting
IPO prospects remain uncertain despite gains by Asian tech stars
Startups
Thailand's first unicorn Flash Express hits the gas in Philippines
CEO Komsan Lee wants to be No. 1 courier in neighboring market by year's end
Interview
Mizuho CEO sees end to BOJ's negative rates as 'entirely possible'
Kihara expects industry pivot to lending and fundraising support if yields return
Datawatch
Cyberattacks on Japan soar as hackers target vulnerabilities
Number doubles in three years as intruders exploit weak defenses
Interview
France looks to ASEAN for non-China supply chain: trade minister
Diversification of production necessary to reduce dependence on China, says Becht
Technology
U.S.'s Luminar eyes building factory for lidar sensors in Asia
Tech company seeks to lower cost to $100, CEO Russell says
Business Spotlight
Macao gambles on diversification after crackdown on high rollers
VIP rooms out, vanilla tourism in as city seeks to steer economy in new direction
Interview
Tesla, Mexico in talks on new Gigafactory but no deal yet: state official
Nuevo Leon builds special lane for the EV maker for quick shipments to U.S.
