Most read in 2018

Nikkei Asian Review's 10 most popular stories of 2018

The career and retirement of Alibaba's Jack Ma captivated readers

December 29, 2018 16:54 JST

The economy is booming. Does Sheikh Hasina deserve the credit?

December 19, 2018 13:19 JST

Like Estrada before him, Duterte ignores the economy at his peril

November 12, 2018 07:00 JST

Siam Piwat's $1.6bn project heralds new magnet for consumers

October 4, 2018 12:21 JST

Manila needs a reformer, not an old-school strongman

September 17, 2018 07:00 JST

Visionary leader succeeded despite lack of technology expertise

September 12, 2018 18:25 JST

Swiss food multinational's coffee factory hit by tight sugar supplies

September 5, 2018 18:29 JST

Four years into operation, KTX loses to buses in convenience and price

August 16, 2018 04:56 JST

Mahathir's triumph exposes shortcomings of city-state's one-party rule

July 10, 2018 07:00 JST

Erratic US policy and fraying alliances give China a free hand

June 13, 2018 14:04 JST