The Big Story
The new population bomb
For the first time, humanity is on the verge of long-term decline
September 23, 2021
The new population bomb
Is the world ready for the big drop?
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
Business Spotlight
How Philippine call centers are capitalizing on COVID crisis
Country's vital outsourcing industry sees windfall from turmoil in India
Markets
Evergrande turmoil drags down Japan stocks on holiday return
Other Asian markets flat as investors await news on property developer
Telecommunication
China accounts for 40% of 6G patent applications: survey
Research shows country leads development race despite US sanctions
Huawei crackdown
Huawei vows to lead in 6G as U.S. and Japan challenge China
Founder urges employees to work to overcome Washington's clampdown
Japan election
Japan's ruling LDP to elect its new leader: 5 things to know
Outcome could fundamentally change the ruling party's image
Japan election
Japan's LDP leadership race offers rare diversity of views
Candidates float positions from hawkish on China to pro same-sex marriage
Indo-Pacific
U.S.-led alliance to give Australia nuclear submarines to counter China
New AUKUS joins Canberra to U.S., U.K. 'for generations' in Indo-Pacific
Trade
China officially applies to join CPTPP trade pact
Bid comes day after U.S., U.K. and Australia announce new defense partnership
The Nikkei View
CPTPP members must carefully judge China's sincerity to join
Beijing should build trust through RCEP and present plan for crucial reforms
N Korea at crossroads
Tensions rise on Korean Peninsula as both sides test missiles
Analysts say Kim Jong Un wants to strengthen leverage over U.S.
Opinion
China should take steps to reassure its private entrepreneurs
A wealth creation strike would undermine the goal of common prosperity
Opinion
The 'nice' Taliban delusion
Wishful thinking dominates idea that religious movement has softened
Arts
Book Review: Lessons in life and death from small-town Tibetans
Barbara Demick's 'Eat the Buddha' highlights personal impact of Chinese rule
Tea Leaves
The positive side of 'cultural appropriation'
Instead of being condemned, cross-cultural perspectives should be embraced
