Markets
Japan's stock market has room to go even higher, analysts say
Experts split on whether tech space is overheating
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U.S. elections 2024
Trump dominates Super Tuesday, but November vote may hinge on turnout
A battle between weak candidates could soon turn ugly, analysts say
The Nikkei View
Myanmar's conscription measure is unacceptable
Military must not force citizens to fight each other in a civil war
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
Indonesia election
Lawmakers from Indonesia's top party urge probe into presidential vote
Prabowo's likely victory clouded by allegations of abuse of power, coercion
Companies
Bicycle parts maker Shimano seeks growth with new Singapore plant
Chairman expects Southeast Asia to become major market for sports bikes
U.S. elections 2024
Biden and Trump begin to rack up Super Tuesday wins
Nation moving closer to historic rematch in November election
Retail
Myanmar's City Mart ramps up expansion of convenience stores
Retail group goes on the offensive with minimarts to capture young customers
Food & Beverage
Vietnam's baby food market draws Japanese brand for another bite
Asahi Group Foods to emphasize health in Southeast Asian country
Tea Leaves
What running has taught me about life in Yangon under military rule
Touring the city on foot past barricades reveals soldiers, beggars and sex workers
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin hits record high above $69,000, then tumbles
Cryptocurrency's latest rally draws in long-term institutional investor money
Trade
EU exempts Japanese sake from packaging recycling rules
Requirement covering sake bottles would amount to non-tariff barrier, Tokyo argued
China People's Congress
China's Premier Li keeps first work report low key and under 1 hour
Xi Jinping's No. 2 headlines opening day of maskless National People's Congress
China tech
U.S. lawmakers seek to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
Bill would give Chinese company 165 days to unload app used by 170m Americans
The Big Story
Asia's menopause challenge: The economic case for better female health
Aging societies from Japan to Singapore rush to safeguard mature women's wellness
Interview
India's top diplomat points to 'new phase' in Japan defense ties
Jaishankar weighs in on awkward relations with China, Pakistan, Maldives
Automobiles
Chinese self-driving car developers slash California test drives
Didi pulls out of program as U.S. scrutiny of China tech mounts
Opinion
South Korea's economic future at stake in doctors' strike
Yoon is curbing rowdy unions while seeking to increase labor market flexibility
China People's Congress
China congress report mentions 'security' record 29 times
Amid fears of unrest, leadership focuses on economy and domestic supply chains
Markets
Japan stock rally spreads beyond chip sector to construction
Obayashi leads way with 21% gain after upgrading capital efficiency plans
Construction
U.S. housing market becomes battleground for rival Japan homebuilders
Daiwa House eyes factory for prefab components while Sekisui House buys MDC
Finance
Japan's Daiwa takes stake in Singapore cryptocurrency startup
Financial group weighs expanding digital asset-related offerings via Penguin
Media & Entertainment
Taylor Swift deal not a jab at neighbors, Singapore PM says
Exclusive stop in city-state draws criticism from other Southeast Asian countries
Materials
Ganfeng Lithium to buy at least 14.8% of Millennial's Argentine unit
Proceeds to go toward developing lithium salt lake project
Finance
Japanese banks racing to use generative AI in profitability drive
Artificial intelligence dominates discussions at annual Tokyo fintech event