Arts
Japan keeps old-school 'big band' sound alive
Jazz orchestras are thriving, despite their decline in the West
Spotlight
The Big Story
Chips, churches and China: The best of the Big Story 2022
A look back at some of Nikkei Asia's most memorable cover stories of the year
Coronavirus
China's international travel recovery 'unforecastable'
COVID surge means any return to normality likely to be gradual
Comment
Can Christmas in China survive competition with Mao's birthday?
Western holiday under pressure as Xi champions national culture and the party
Coronavirus
Japan to require all travelers from China to take COVID test
Move follows China's decision to loosen its zero-COVID policy
DealStreetAsia
Private equity company to buy majority stake in India's Suven Pharma
Advent actively investing in Indian companies
Caixin
Why China's social relief efforts have fallen short
Lacking comprehensive plan, government relies on vague and incomplete document
Caixin
China's devastating infection wave leaves pharmacies bare
Drug production and sales likely to return to normal in March, pharma exec says
Asia Insight
How Ukraine war shook and shaped Asia in 2022
Myanmar relations, Japanese energy and Chinese battle capability all in flux
Automobiles
Toyota set to lead global auto sales for 3rd straight year
Rival VW stumbles in China amid lockdowns and chip shortage
Coronavirus
China to reopen border Jan. 8, requiring only negative COVID test
On-arrival PCR tests, quarantine to be scrapped; 'orderly' outbound travel to resume
N Korea at crossroads
South Korea scrambles jets as North sends drones over border
One flew near Seoul, as military accuses Pyongyang of 'clear act of provocation'
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to hear final rulings on Friday
Nobel Peace Prize winner has already been sentenced to 26 years in prison
DealStreetAsia
Indian AI company Tredence raises $175m
Private equity firm Advent International to be represented on startup's board
Media & Entertainment
Japan's Ghibli Museum threatened by COVID-era shortfall in reserve
New crowdfunding falls far short in the shadow of grand opening of Ghibli Park
Caixin
Strict rules at home push Chinese metaverse entrepreneurs overseas
Recent shocks in tech industry prompting more regulatory action
Coronavirus
In China's Zhejiang, 1m daily COVID cases raise supply chain concerns
National Health Commission stops publishing daily infections, devolving task to CDC
Market Spotlight
Inflation, monetary tightening sway Asian markets in 2022
Singapore dollar, Indian stocks show resilience in 'torrid time'
Opinion
Japan's women will not reach workplace equality by starting at the top
Secretarial ghettos make all female staff seem less capable and deserving
Coronavirus
China's subway ridership plunges 40% as COVID spreads
Beijing sees signs of recovery as people return to work
