International relations
Iran-Saudi deal is good 1st step: ex-Egyptian foreign minister
Chinese mediation role an interesting new development, Fahmy says
Editor's Picks
Datawatch
Japan sees pool of Nobel hopefuls drain
Nation's scholars lag Chinese and other rivals in high-tech academic citations
Interview
G-7 should form united front versus China: ex-U.S. trade official
Michael Beeman sees the group discussing trade sanctions that align with the U.S.
Technology
Alphabet chairman Hennessy calls for AI-ethics agreement with China
Countries must work together to address ethical issues of fast-moving technology
Business Spotlight
TikTok's U.S. woes grow as efforts to lobby Washington falter
Bipartisan senate proposal would enable president to ban social media app
Property
Singapore's Keppel targets Vietnam amid 'China plus one' shift
Temasek-backed asset manager eyes clean energy, data centers for new investment
China up close
Analysis: In his parting words, Li Keqiang warns that 'heaven is watching'
Veiled dig comes as Xi neuters State Council to bolster party
Tea Leaves
Mysterious algorithms help Vietnam TikTok hit go global
'See Tinh' is fun but endless internet scroll teaches us it's bad to be bored
The Big Story
Bollywood's gender revolution: Women are rewriting the rules
Exclusive Nikkei data analysis points to slow but significant change in India's prolific film industry
Asia Insight
Sri Lanka says IMF aid in reach after year of anger, hunger and fear
President hints new China letter will seal deal; local elections in focus
Agriculture
El Nino threatens more food price volatility, Louis Dreyfus says
European commodities merchant engages startups to address Asia's food insecurity
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Malaysian and Japanese drone startups jostle to lead global race
Aerodyne plans more acquisitions; Terra Drone expands in Middle East
Market Spotlight
EV boom creates unlikely stock market star in Thailand
Thai subsidiary of Taiwan's Delta Electronics becomes kingdom's most valuable company
Datawatch
Generative AI mania brings billions of dollars to developers
Total enterprise value jumps sixfold in two years to $48 billion
Interview
Japan's Norinchukin Bank 'vigilant' after slashing U.S. bond holdings: CIO
Farm lender's CLO position isn't especially large now, investment chief says
Business Spotlight
Indonesia and its ASEAN neighbors take to telemedicine
Growing populations, fewer physicians spur apps like Alodokter, Doctor Anywhere
China up close
Analysis: Xi wants China's security apparatus under his direct grip
Leader hurries to consolidate command following 'white paper' and 'white hair' movements
Tea Leaves
Is climate change killing the haiku?
Loss of distinct seasons threatens traditional Japanese culture
Insurance
Japan's MS&AD eyes closure of overseas locations, CEO says
Restructuring meant to shore up profits as insurer aims for 10% ROE groupwide
Asia Insight
Indonesia pre-election jostling threatens Jokowi's economic agenda
From Nusantara to EV batteries, president faces uphill battle to secure legacy
