Cover Story
Anwar Ibrahim finally has Malaysia's leadership within reach
The prime minister in waiting retains a zeal for reform
Nov. 7, 2019
Kingdom come
Prime minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim finally sees his chance to lead Malaysia
Industry in focus
Cambodian oil: the dream that refuses to die
Sector beset by delays and corruption now pins its hopes on debt-crippled energy firm
Tech scroll Asia
Sources: Apple mobilizes suppliers to launch first 5G iPhone range
Aggressive sales targets for the premium 2020 models will also spur 5G rollout globally
Trade war
Singapore's Olam taps Vietnam for farm product exports to Asia
Trader carves out trade war sanctuary for food processing to avoid risk
Automobile
Race for Myanmar's auto market heats up as Toyota builds factory
Carmaker chases Suzuki, Ford and Hyundai in Southeast Asia's final frontier
Business trends
Kymco chases leader Gogoro in Taiwan's electric scooter market
Rivals race to release bikes, install chargers to cash in on vehicles' popularity
Companies
Indian billionaire Ambani aims to emulate Alibaba with new digital entity
Reliance Industries' new holding company could be valued as high as $70bn
Automobile
Great Wall's recovery seen to be temporary as shares surge
Sustaining demand without expanding discounts could be a challenge, analysts say
Business deals
Chat app Kakao in $260m share swap with South Korea telecom
Deal with SK Telecom aimed at boosting users and collaborating on new tech
Asia Insight
Emporium of broken dreams: Inside South Korea's chilly economy
Store that sells failed entrepreneurs' equipment does brisk business
Economy
Myanmar rushes power plant projects to avoid more blackouts
Critics say harsh contract terms are scaring off potential bidders
Hong Kong protests
Mainland Chinese run scared as Hong Kong protests turn nasty
Businesses linked to China feel brunt of rising anti-Beijing sentiment
Datawatch
Gold gains luster as US-China trade war dims global outlook
Central banks and ETFs snap up the metal amid negative interest rates
Economy
BOJ chief opens door to deeper negative rates
Japan's central bank keeps policy unchanged despite U.S. rate cuts
Natural disasters
'Underground temple' saves Tokyo from typhoon flood
Flood-control system keeps capital from drowning after October hit from Hagibis
Global Management Forum 2019
Uniqlo to quadruple Southeast Asia stores to 800 in 10 years
CEO Yanai aims to balance rapid expansion with sustainability
Global Management Forum 2019
Aging markets still have healthy appetites: Nestle chairman emeritus
Brabeck-Letmathe sees chance to feed Asia's growing and graying populations
Global Management Forum 2019
For Grab co-founder, social impact is as important as profits
Tan Hooi Ling stresses 'double bottom line' as startups face post-WeWork pressure
Global Management Forum 2019
Melco unveils $248m investment fund for Japan hospitality projects
Sum is on top of planned $10bn bet on casino resort in Yokohama
Global Management Forum 2019
Takeda focuses on 'high priority' Asia after huge bet on Shire
Drugmaker taking break from acquisitions but wants partners, CEO Weber says
Global Management Forum 2019
McDonald's Japan CEO sees 'a lot more potential' in aging society
Fast-food chain aims to roll out mobile ordering nationwide early next year
Global Management Forum 2019
Twitter's CFO: 'Asia is a very important opportunity'
Ned Segal discusses 'tremendous' 5G potential and political minefields
Global Management Forum 2019
Barclays CEO says 'it's time' to reinvest in Asia after retreat
Head of UK bank says tech IPOs need to be assessed 'honestly'
Global Management Forum 2019
Task management platform Asana aims to help Japan fight overwork
CEO says software alone cannot change Asia's corporate culture
Global Management Forum 2019
Global powers' Indo-Pacific moves spell opportunity: KPMG's Kumar
Companies need not side with US or China to take advantage, India CEO says
Opinion
US foreign investment rules have lessons for Japan's rigid approach
America's CFIUS review process is smarter than an absolute limit
Opinion
China is weaponizing water and worsening droughts in Asia
Its dams are provoking regional tensions, so Beijing needs to reconsider its policy
Nikkei Editorial
RCEP members must keep India in the fold
Withdrawal of major Asian economy would rob pact of much of its meaning
Life
New-style whaling industry draws tourists Down Under
Watching the world's biggest mammals is big business in Australia
Life
Going 'wild' in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains
Luxury hotel designer Bill Bensley's Shinta Mani resort is as green as it gets
