Startups
Indonesian startup Nafas takes on urban air pollution
Sensors feed data to smartphones to help people breathe easier
Interview
Interview
Finland hopes China will help end Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Helsinki keen to explore Indo-Pacific security and defense cooperation
Energy
Philippine, Bangladesh power giants: Gas needed in green transition
Aboitiz, Summit Power point to developing Asia's massive electricity demand
Interview
China strategic rival to U.S., not threat: East Timor's Ramos-Horta
Nobel Peace Prize laureate says international law essential for small country
Travel & Leisure
Bullet train extension set to accelerate tourism in Japan's Hokuriku
Tourist website founder highlights famous temple, dinosaur museum in region
Transportation
Ride-hailing in Japan could see conditional approval: digital minister
Government to discuss when and where services can supplement taxis, Kono says
Transportation
Indonesia's Gojek teams up with commuter railway to battle Grab
New service offers combination of ride-hailing, train trips in superapp
Interview
Canada lithium startup eyes Japan firms to curb China dependence
Mangrove Lithium seeks to diversify investors beyond Bill Gates, BMW
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan security chief says AUKUS, NATO must counter China threat
Beijing's expansionist drive is sowing alarm across Asia: Wellington Koo
International relations
Canadian general says rift with India 'not affecting' military ties
Ottawa takes part in Delhi meeting of officials from over 30 Indo-Pacific armies
Business trends
ASEAN courts Africa amid China slowdown: business council chief
Companies examine investment opportunities in 'nontraditional' markets
Climate Change
Indonesia startup to supply carbon credits as nation begins trading
Working with Gojek, platform operator Jejakin tries to improve public awareness
Defense
U.K. 'exploring' Saudi entry to fighter jet project with Italy and Japan
British GCAP point man urges deal this year to launch 3-way government body
Interview
Canada to support Japan's EV battery supply chain: diplomat
Ambassador McKay says government will facilitate access to critical minerals
Interview
Russia-North Korea nuclear cooperation danger to all: Estonian president
Karis calls on international community to step in against weapons development
Travel & Leisure
RedDoorz to focus on Indonesian, Philippine hotels: CEO
Budget chain aims to increase properties to 8,000 over next few years
Interview
India-Middle East-Europe Corridor shows global shifts: UAE minister
'We are in the business of redesigning supply chains,' economy chief Al Marri says
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan seeks U.S., Japan, Philippine support to deter Chinese navy
Senior security official tells Nikkei Asia island could be 'doomed' if encircled
Ukraine war
Ukraine will ask Japan to help with anti-drone technology
Presidential office's deputy head says country has 'ambitious plans'
Ukraine war
Putin psychological analysis shows anger and disgust but no fear
U.S. company uses AI-driven tech to monitor Russian leader's emotions
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan cultural rise on world stage threatened by China: minister
Beijing's arrest of publisher Fucha sparks backlash, tests 'cultural resilience'
Interview
COP28 host UAE says fossil fuels needed in energy transition: envoy
Petrostate's preparations alarm observers seeking shift from oil, coal and gas
Defense
Cutting-edge tech key to deter Taiwan conflict: U.K. military officer
Gen. Jim Hockenhull correctly predicted Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Interview
JPMorgan to invest $1bn or more a year in AI, Daniel Pinto says
Bank head also thinks China will remain 'very important market' despite slowdown
Interview
Japan 'cannot maintain' security at current capabilities: SDF chief
Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida discusses Ukraine war's lessons, the U.S. alliance and more