Business Spotlight
SoftBank joins the hunt for the next software giant
Rise of enterprise software companies prompts surge of bets in sector
Editor's Picks
Interview
EU climate head says carbon border tax unlikely to hit Japan
Timmermans: Discussions ongoing with partners to coordinate carbon systems
International relations
U.S. and China keep Singapore waiting on business mediation treaty
U.N. pact led by city-state gains little ratification traction amid COVID
China up close
Analysis: China's TPP bid follows carefully scripted 300-day plan
Beijing's move aims to thwart possible U.S. return to pact, pressure Taiwan
Tea Leaves
The positive side of 'cultural appropriation'
Instead of being condemned, cross-cultural perspectives should be embraced
The Big Story
The new population bomb
For the first time, humanity is on the verge of long-term decline
Datawatch
Global energy shortage looms as investment in fossil fuels slides
Decarbonization push may cut oil output 73% by 2050 despite lack of alternatives
Asia Insight
Slow charge: ASEAN aims to bring lofty EV goals within range
Uneven policies leave drivers wary as COP26 turns spotlight on green transport
Market Spotlight
China Evergrande: Investors assess risks of likely default
Crisis at Chinese property developer threatens the bond market, housing market and wider economy
Interview
Xi's potential 2027 transition poses threat to Taiwan: Davidson
Former Indo-Pacific commander explains why he worries about 'the next 6 years'
Startups
Japan's 17 Live makes global push as Chinese platforms face crackdown
Streaming app eyes markets in India and US
Business Spotlight
How Philippine call centers are capitalizing on COVID crisis
Country's vital outsourcing industry sees windfall from turmoil in India
Interview
U.K. navy to station new vessels in Indo-Pacific for 5 years
Adm. Radakin says important to maintain freedom of navigation in Taiwan Strait
Interview
Hong Kong's Viu focuses on Southeast Asia, fends off Netflix
PCCW unit relies on local content and makes pricing flexible to draw users
China up close
Analysis: Wolf warriors fall silent as Xi ponders U.S. strategy
Biden wants summit but Chinese leader remains reluctant to leave Beijing
Tea Leaves
In the wake of COVID-19, reporting on Asia isn't what it used to be
Amid rising authoritarianism in Hong Kong and elsewhere, correspondents seek next regional hub
Datawatch
U.S. freed from burden of high crude oil prices
Washington to reduce Middle East involvement even further
Asia Insight
Indonesia and Philippines face persistent anti-vax hurdle
Asian hesitancy weighs as inoculation drives make progress
Interview
Venture capital doubles down on Southeast Asian tech
Prominent investors Jungle Ventures and 500 Startups eye unicorns nearing IPOs
