Companies
Samsung tycoon Lee sent to jail: Five things to know
De facto leader of powerful tech giant has received a 30-month sentence
January 21, 2021
VIETNAM'S VIRAL MOMENT
Coronavirus controlled, deals flowing. Has it captured a rare opportunity?
Opinion
China is the dragon that will consume Asia's economic future
RCEP agreement gives Beijing a win at the expense of everyone else
Opinion
Papua New Guinea a warning for poor nations rich in natural resources
Developing countries often do not profit from wealth lying under the ground
The Nikkei View
China's economy is not out of the woods yet
Positive growth belies unresolved structural challenges
The Big Story
Asia's COVID recovery: Vietnam's breakout moment
A once-in-a-generation opportunity for the country that got it right
Business Spotlight
Singapore startup Taiger earns its stripes with AI technology
'Hybrid' approach improves accuracy in a world where documents vary widely
Technology
Asians dump WhatsApp for Signal and Telegram on privacy concerns
Facebook risks losing top markets as users look for more-secure alternatives
Media & Entertainment
Japanese gamers hunger for PS5 as Sony feeds US market
North America key to new console's duel with Microsoft Xbox
Electric cars in China
Alibaba launches electric car in tie-up with SAIC
Foxconn enters JV with Geely as tech companies forge links with China carmakers
Asia Insight
Crises at home leave Biden little time for Asia in first 100 days
No quick moves expected on China and trade as COVID and political tensions burn
Commodities
China tightens rare-earth regulations, policing entire supply chain
Stricter export controls give Beijing leverage amid US tensions
Coronavirus
India's Modi kicks off world's largest COVID vaccination drive
Prime minister gives emotional tribute to health care and front-line workers
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand arrests minors as protesters break COVID-induced silence
Lese-majeste warrant prompts pro-democracy group to hold rally despite ban
Business trends
Japan emergency will intensify losses in struggling sectors
Monthly red ink to exceed $2.2bn across restaurants, rail and air
Arts
Indonesian street fashion brand reaches for the stars
Ageless Galaxy offers style and exclusivity, at sky-high prices
Tea Leaves
Geopolitics threatens nomads and luxury shawls
Ladakh military clash disrupts supply of premium cashmere wool
