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Politics

Go-Jek CEO Nadiem Makarim resigns to join Indonesian government

Co-founder of ride-hailing super-app steps down for new post in Widodo cabinet

Opinion

Indonesia's Jokowi needs to boost fight against corruption, not hinder it

Neutering Corruption Eradication Commission would harm economy and society

Indonesia election

Go-Jek founder praises Jokowi, giving Indonesian president a lift

Business community rallies to incumbent before election but hedges its bets

Interview

Total hesitant to join EU battery project due to China's rise

CEO Pouyanne wonders if European products can be competitive in Asia

Business trends

Asia set to eclipse US as world's venture capital powerhouse

China's rise leads shift toward Asia-focused venture capital

Opinion

Masaaki Shirakawa
Guest Writer

World has learned wrong lessons from 'Japanification'

Governments should focus on raising productivity, not on specter of deflation

Masaaki Shirakawa
Guest Writer

Rugby World Cup

In pictures: Japan's Rugby World Cup dream comes to an end

Emotions remain high after loss, satisfied with first advance into knockout round

Business trends

Shariah banking: Indonesia's 'bold plans' for a troubled industry

Mixed prospects for Islamic-friendly finance in world's most populous Muslim country

This Week in Asia

Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony, Tokyo Motor Show, Brazil's Bolsonaro visits China

Environment

Chinese recyclers battle for bottles in Japan's plastic market

Surging demand sees prices of used containers double over last 12 months

5G networks

Japan's electronics sector opens wallet to guard turf in 5G parts

Industry faces another test after losing out in finished devices

Belt and Road

Beijing exports 'China-style' internet across Belt and Road

Xi pushes controlled ecosystem with assist from big business

Belt and Road

Pakistan's stalled China-backed rail project prompts turn to Japan

Regional leaders show 'buyer's remorse' over cost of Belt and Road loans

Inside Japanese politics

Abe tells aides to brace for 5-year chill in South Korea ties

Tokyo looks to turn diplomatic efforts elsewhere despite visit by Moon's deputy

Industry in focus

No blood, no guts: China's game sector undergoes mass sanitization

Censorship of $36bn industry pushes developers into US, Japan and Southeast Asia

Latest Headlines

Technology

Itochu-backed company to install solar-powered EV chargers at supermarkets

VPP Japan will provide equipment free of charge, offering 20% lower costs

Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares end flat after choppy trading day

China Life climbs after forecasting near-tripling of nine-month profit

Interview

Total hesitant to join EU battery project due to China's rise

CEO Pouyanne wonders if European products can be competitive in Asia

Rugby World Cup

In pictures: Japan's Rugby World Cup dream comes to an end

Emotions remain high after loss, satisfied with first advance into knockout round

Business deals

Myanmar conglomerate's VC arm seeks Indonesian co-investors

UMG Idealab looks to team up with local peers to nurture AI startups

Opinion

William Pesek

Indonesia's Jokowi needs to boost fight against corruption, not hinder it

Neutering Corruption Eradication Commission would harm economy and society

William Pesek

Opinion

Rupakjyoti Borah

Modi should not become complacent after successful summit with Xi

Kashmir and Pakistan are causing rift between India and China

Rupakjyoti Borah

Opinion

Tariq Dennison

Protests won't end Hong Kong's role as Asia's top financial hub

Wealthy still keeping their money in gateway to China

Tariq Dennison

Opinion

Soo Kim

US economic war on China weakens nuclear North Korea too

Seventieth anniversary of China-North Korea ties highlights Beijing's regional sway

Soo Kim

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