Telecommunication
Singtel partners with Nvidia in AI data center push in ASEAN
Regional telecom giant sees strong demand across bloc and beyond
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Economy
Philippines misses official target with 5.6% GDP growth in 2023
Latest annual data falls short of 7.6% expansion in previous year
International relations
U.S. and China worked to lower Taiwan election risks, Sullivan says
National security adviser hints at new working group on global economic stability
The Nikkei View
U.S. should stay committed to Asia's security
Deterring Chinese aggression and engaging with Beijing are both important
Work
Judge voids Elon Musk's 'unfathomable' $56bn Tesla pay package
Delaware ruling may sweep away largest pay package in corporate America
Supply Chain
AI boom drives demand for server-cooling technology
Taiwan's Liteon betting on liquid solutions for hot, power-hungry chips
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar junta eases election registration rules
Move comes hours before state of emergency due to expire
Haruhiko Kuroda
The introduction of QQE: Haruhiko Kuroda (23)
Kuroda takes over at the BOJ and embarks on unprecedented monetary easing
Tea Leaves
In Japan, it can be hard to be a man, say men
Groping problem triggers female outrage amid male sense of injustice
Energy
Biden's LNG pause will hurt allies, ex-officials tell Congress
Former cabinet secretaries Panetta and Pompeo call decision a mistake
Politics
Japan to craft evacuation plans for islands near Taiwan
Effort intended to prepare for military emergency in East China Sea
Automobiles
Chinese EV makers to help boost Thai auto production in 2024
BYD and SAIC's plans to manufacture locally seen expanding sector by 3%
The Big Story
Indonesia's new capital hinges on election as Jokowi set to exit
With most funding from private sector, Nusantara struggles to convince investors it is here to stay
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan sets stage for normalization with 3rd stealth taper
Bond purchases fall to lowest in almost 2 years as yield curve control eases
US-China tensions
China, U.S. to cooperate on fentanyl in first progress since 2019
With new narcotics working group, Beijing hopes for 'positive energy' in relations
Opinion
Kim Jong Un craves attention. This time, he should get it
North Korea may not be planning for war, but U.S. must not be caught off guard
Markets
India and rest of Asia drive surge in global derivatives trades
'Zero days to expiration' options draw investors seeking quick, cheap bets
Politics
Embattled Japanese PM Kishida faces political crossroads in April
U.S. trip, BOJ policy meeting and by-elections loom as LDP scandal erodes trust
Commodities
Iran's oil exports reach 5-year high, with China as top buyer
Rising supply from sanctions-hit country tamps down prices amid tensions
International relations
China and North Korea deepen sports ties
Beijing and Pyongyang push to bolster bilateral friendship
International relations
New Japan envoy in China meets with national detained over spying
Consular access granted to Astellas Pharma employee for 10th time
Startups
India's 1st unicorn of 2024 sparks hope for thaw to funding winter
AI startup Krutrim attains $1bn valuation in funding round
Trade
Japan farm, fisheries exports at record 1.45 trillion yen in 2023
Rise in shipments to US and Hong Kong offset decline to mainland China
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Sky Perfect JSAT to launch space debris stabilizing service in 2025
Japanese satellite broadcaster's Orbital Lasers to target junk using pulse lasers
Property
Hong Kong real estate tycoon Ronnie Chan to step down
Hang Lung Properties passes to a third generation of family