Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military won't dissolve Suu Kyi's NLD party: official
Postponing decision seen as bid to lend credibility to 2023 election
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Technology
SoftBank-backed Z Holdings joins Japan quick commerce fray
Food delivery affiliate Demae-can to offer fast delivery service in Tokyo
Retail
7-Eleven operator under pressure as activist fund demands overhaul
Call to split business follows similar move at Toshiba
The Nikkei View
Japan, U.S. should strengthen cooperation on global challenges
They must address China concerns while not neglecting trade, development
Media & Entertainment
China's small game makers stung by licensing freeze
With survival on the line, cash-starved developers eye reboot overseas
International relations
India's first Central Asia summit to focus on Afghan risks, trade
Shared security challenges loom over Thursday's talks and port, pipeline hopes
China tech
China's Tsinghua Unigroup axes major memory chip projects
Debt-laden company to overhaul mobile chip unit under new investors
Electric cars in China
Baidu electric vehicle arm Jidu raises $400m in new funding round
Unit aims to roll out mass-produced 'robot cars' in 2023
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's 'critically weak economy' to grow 1% in 2022: World Bank
Bleak outlook comes after 18% contraction last year and as conflict rages
Tea Leaves
Making friends with the 'enemy'
An Indian writer takes a brief but meaningful day trip to Pakistan
International relations
Saudi Arabia and Thailand agree to restore full diplomatic ties
Prayuth's 'sincere regret over' Blue Diamond Affair to help kick-start tourism
Datawatch
Japan COVID surge unlikely to ease until early February
Global data shows omicron waves take on average 27 days to peak
Automobiles
LG Energy Solution and GM to build $2.1bn U.S. battery factory
South Korean, American partners to equally share costs for 3rd plant in country
Life
Sword-wielding Indian granny keeps ancient martial art alive
'Kalari' fighting skills attract a new generation over social media
Media & Entertainment
'Netflix of sports' DAZN to hit Japan soccer fans with 55% bigger bill
Streaming service confident exclusive rights will keep viewers tuned in
Markets
U.S. stocks down as markets whipsaw ahead of Fed meeting
Fed officials begin two-day meeting to chart path of monetary policy
The Big Story
Asia's coffee revolution: From Indonesia to Vietnam, homegrown beans are back
More disposable income and TikTok trends push coffee ahead of tea
Opinion
Nusantara will be a capital city all Indonesians can be proud of
Potential pitfalls need to be carefully managed
Indo-Pacific
Amid Ukraine crisis, U.S. reminds China nuclear-armed sub is close
Rare Guam port of call shows Washington has not forgotten Taiwan
Property
Tokyo condo prices overtake bubble-era record in 2021
COVID-19 and low interest rates spur demand for homeownership