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WATCH: Flood-hit Sumatra pleads for more humanitarian aid
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New cadre of Chinese leaders in 2026 may reshape US ties: think tank
Asia Society says key is how Xi weighs loyalty and skill in 1970s-born candidates
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Asia Society says key is how Xi weighs loyalty and skill in 1970s-born candidates
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New cadre of Chinese leaders in 2026 may reshape US ties: think tank
Asia Society says key is how Xi weighs loyalty and skill in 1970s-born candidates
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December 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
New cadre of Chinese leaders in 2026 may reshape US ties: think tank
Asia Society says key is how Xi weighs loyalty and skill in 1970s-born candidates
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Asia Society says key is how Xi weighs loyalty and skill in 1970s-born candidates
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Bank of Japan raises rates, encouraged by resilient business and wage growth
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Bank of Japan raises rates, encouraged by resilient business and wage growth
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BOJ raises rates, encouraged by resilient business and wage growth
Japan central bank returns to defending the weak yen in highly expected move
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December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Bank of Japan raises rates, encouraged by resilient business and wage growth
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Bank of Japan raises rates, encouraged by resilient business and wage growth
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Energy projects in focus for Japan's $550bn US investment as talks begin
Joint panel for screening candidates to hold first meeting with eye on profitability
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Joint panel for screening candidates to hold first meeting with eye on profitability
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Energy projects in focus for Japan's $550bn US investment as talks begin
Joint panel for screening candidates to hold first meeting with eye on profitability
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December 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Energy projects in focus for Japan's $550bn US investment as talks begin
Joint panel for screening candidates to hold first meeting with eye on profitability
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Joint panel for screening candidates to hold first meeting with eye on profitability
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Analysis: Xi Jinping's aides bash Japan to keep the heat off themselves
As another Politburo member goes missing, other officials walk on eggshells
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As another Politburo member goes missing, other officials walk on eggshells
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Analysis: Xi Jinping's aides bash Japan to keep the heat off themselves
As another Politburo member goes missing, other officials walk on eggshells
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December 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Analysis: Xi Jinping's aides bash Japan to keep the heat off themselves
As another Politburo member goes missing, other officials walk on eggshells
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As another Politburo member goes missing, other officials walk on eggshells
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Bangladesh-India ties worsen after killing of student leader
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/bangladesh-turmoil/bangladesh-india-ties-worsen-after-killing-of-student-leader
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/bangladesh-turmoil/bangladesh-india-ties-worsen-after-killing-of-student-leader
Bangladesh-India ties worsen after killing of student leader
Newspaper offices burned in protests that erupted amid claims assassin fled to India
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December 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Bangladesh-India ties worsen after killing of student leader
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/bangladesh-turmoil/bangladesh-india-ties-worsen-after-killing-of-student-leader
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/bangladesh-turmoil/bangladesh-india-ties-worsen-after-killing-of-student-leader
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda remained vague about when the central bank's next rate hike might come, saying the pace of hikes depends on economic and price developments.
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BOJ raises rates; Gov. Ueda avoids future policy hints
Japan central bank chief says neutral rate will likely remain "in a wide range"
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December 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda remained vague about when the central bank's next rate hike might come, saying the pace of hikes depends on economic and price developments.
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Mitsubishi Motors’ president says gasoline-powered vehicles “still have a role to play,” as the automaker follows others around the world in reassessing electric vehicle strategies.
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Asian battery and car makers retune EV strategies as demand softens
Likely US, Europe policy reversals seen boosting hybrid and gasoline vehicle sales
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December 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Mitsubishi Motors’ president says gasoline-powered vehicles “still have a role to play,” as the automaker follows others around the world in reassessing electric vehicle strategies.
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Foxconn unit to buy Taiwan auto brand in push to become full-on EV maker
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/foxconn-unit-to-buy-taiwan-auto-brand-in-push-to-become-full-on-ev-maker
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/foxconn-unit-to-buy-taiwan-auto-brand-in-push-to-become-full-on-ev-maker
Foxconn unit to buy Taiwan auto brand in push to become full-on EV maker
Move sparks questions over consistency of electric vehicle strategy
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Foxconn unit to buy Taiwan auto brand in push to become full-on EV maker
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/foxconn-unit-to-buy-taiwan-auto-brand-in-push-to-become-full-on-ev-maker
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/foxconn-unit-to-buy-taiwan-auto-brand-in-push-to-become-full-on-ev-maker
Australia plans gun buyback after Bondi massacre
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/australia-plans-gun-buyback-after-bondi-massacre
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/australia-plans-gun-buyback-after-bondi-massacre
Australia plans gun buyback after Bondi massacre
Sydney's beach community unites in powerful tribute as surfers honor victims
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Australia plans gun buyback after Bondi massacre
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/australia-plans-gun-buyback-after-bondi-massacre
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/australia-plans-gun-buyback-after-bondi-massacre
Ho Chi Minh City area's 2nd airport opens in Vietnam infrastructure push
https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/ho-chi-minh-city-area-s-2nd-airport-opens-in-vietnam-infrastructure-push
https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/ho-chi-minh-city-area-s-2nd-airport-opens-in-vietnam-infrastructure-push
Ho Chi Minh City area's 2nd airport opens in Vietnam infrastructure push
Skeptics predict passengers might choose Hanoi's single airport for layovers
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Ho Chi Minh City area's 2nd airport opens in Vietnam infrastructure push
https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/ho-chi-minh-city-area-s-2nd-airport-opens-in-vietnam-infrastructure-push
https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/ho-chi-minh-city-area-s-2nd-airport-opens-in-vietnam-infrastructure-push
BREAKING: Japan's Nidec founder Nagamori to resign as director to improve internal management
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December 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
BREAKING: Japan's Nidec founder Nagamori to resign as director to improve internal management
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Japan's Nidec founder to resign as director to improve internal management
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-nidec-founder-to-resign-as-director-to-improve-internal-management
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-nidec-founder-to-resign-as-director-to-improve-internal-management
Japan's Nidec founder to resign as director to improve internal management
Move comes after auditor issued 'disclaimer of opinion' on securities report
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Japan's Nidec founder to resign as director to improve internal management
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-nidec-founder-to-resign-as-director-to-improve-internal-management
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-s-nidec-founder-to-resign-as-director-to-improve-internal-management
“This is a big responsibility,” said India’s ICICI Prudential Asset Management’s chairman on its listing debut opening 20% above the IPO. “We will work tirelessly to ensure that this confidence is always maintained.”
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India's ICICI Prudential Asset Management rises 20% in trading debut
Last billion-dollar IPO of the year wraps up record run for local primary market
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December 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
“This is a big responsibility,” said India’s ICICI Prudential Asset Management’s chairman on its listing debut opening 20% above the IPO. “We will work tirelessly to ensure that this confidence is always maintained.”
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Siemens to work with Vingroup on high-speed railway projects
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/siemens-to-work-with-vingroup-on-high-speed-railway-projects
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/siemens-to-work-with-vingroup-on-high-speed-railway-projects
Siemens to work with Vingroup on high-speed railway projects
German tech giant to deliver a 350kph bullet train to Vietnam
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Siemens to work with Vingroup on high-speed railway projects
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/siemens-to-work-with-vingroup-on-high-speed-railway-projects
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/siemens-to-work-with-vingroup-on-high-speed-railway-projects
The next flood is coming. Southeast Asia must be ready
https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-next-flood-is-coming.-southeast-asia-must-be-ready
https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-next-flood-is-coming.-southeast-asia-must-be-ready
The next flood is coming. Southeast Asia must be ready
Satellite imagery and early warning systems would help faster rescues, smarter aid
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The next flood is coming. Southeast Asia must be ready
https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-next-flood-is-coming.-southeast-asia-must-be-ready
https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-next-flood-is-coming.-southeast-asia-must-be-ready
Asian battery and car makers retune EV strategies as demand softens
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/asian-battery-and-car-makers-retune-ev-strategies-as-demand-softens
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/asian-battery-and-car-makers-retune-ev-strategies-as-demand-softens
Asian battery and car makers retune EV strategies as demand softens
Likely US, Europe policy reversals seen boosting hybrid and gasoline vehicle sales
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Asian battery and car makers retune EV strategies as demand softens
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/asian-battery-and-car-makers-retune-ev-strategies-as-demand-softens
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/asian-battery-and-car-makers-retune-ev-strategies-as-demand-softens
Shibuya's once-in-a-century makeover
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/podcast/podcast-news-roundup/shibuya-s-once-in-a-century-makeover
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/podcast/podcast-news-roundup/shibuya-s-once-in-a-century-makeover
Shibuya's once-in-a-century makeover
Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast, bringing the region's key news to global listeners
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Shibuya's once-in-a-century makeover
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/podcast/podcast-news-roundup/shibuya-s-once-in-a-century-makeover
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/podcast/podcast-news-roundup/shibuya-s-once-in-a-century-makeover
TikTok has signed a deal to set up a joint venture led by U.S. investors such as Oracle. U.S. users will have their data stored locally on infrastructure operated by Oracle and they will see no change to their experience, TikTok said.
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TikTok agrees on deal with Oracle, other investors to avoid US ban
Fate of app's algorithm at heart of Beijing's concerns remains unclear
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December 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
TikTok has signed a deal to set up a joint venture led by U.S. investors such as Oracle. U.S. users will have their data stored locally on infrastructure operated by Oracle and they will see no change to their experience, TikTok said.
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Editor's Choice: Looking back at 2025, another tumultuous year
https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/editor-in-chief-s-picks/editor-s-choice-looking-back-at-2025-another-tumultuous-year
https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/editor-in-chief-s-picks/editor-s-choice-looking-back-at-2025-another-tumultuous-year
Editor's Choice: Looking back at 2025, another tumultuous year
Akito Tanaka shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Editor's Choice: Looking back at 2025, another tumultuous year
https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/editor-in-chief-s-picks/editor-s-choice-looking-back-at-2025-another-tumultuous-year
https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/editor-in-chief-s-picks/editor-s-choice-looking-back-at-2025-another-tumultuous-year
Through the Lens: The Year in Asia, January to June
https://asia.nikkei.com/photos/through-the-lens-the-year-in-asia-january-to-june
https://asia.nikkei.com/photos/through-the-lens-the-year-in-asia-january-to-june
Through the Lens: The Year in Asia, January to June
A selection of photos from across Asia
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December 19, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Through the Lens: The Year in Asia, January to June
https://asia.nikkei.com/photos/through-the-lens-the-year-in-asia-january-to-june
https://asia.nikkei.com/photos/through-the-lens-the-year-in-asia-january-to-june
Japan reaffirms non-nuclear stance after official's nuclear weapon remark
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-reaffirms-non-nuclear-stance-after-official-s-nuclear-weapon-remark
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-reaffirms-non-nuclear-stance-after-official-s-nuclear-weapon-remark
Japan reaffirms non-nuclear stance after official's nuclear weapon remark
Top spokesperson responds to reports Takaichi adviser said Japan should possess such weapons
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Japan reaffirms non-nuclear stance after official's nuclear weapon remark
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-reaffirms-non-nuclear-stance-after-official-s-nuclear-weapon-remark
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-reaffirms-non-nuclear-stance-after-official-s-nuclear-weapon-remark
Snoopy finds a new owner: Sony Group will raise its stake in Peanuts Holdings, home also to Charlie Brown, to 80%, with creator Charles M. Schulz’s family retaining 20%.
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Sony Group strikes $460m deal to acquire majority stake in Snoopy's owner
Japanese company aims to use its global network to elevate value of Peanuts Holdings
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December 19, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Snoopy finds a new owner: Sony Group will raise its stake in Peanuts Holdings, home also to Charlie Brown, to 80%, with creator Charles M. Schulz’s family retaining 20%.
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Adani, Tata and other big conglomerates are expected to set up projects as India opens its nuclear power industry to the private sector.
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India to open nuclear power industry to private sector
Nuclear energy currently meets just over 3% of electricity needs
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December 19, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Adani, Tata and other big conglomerates are expected to set up projects as India opens its nuclear power industry to the private sector.
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India's ICICI Prudential Asset Management rises 20% in trading debut
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/india-s-icici-prudential-asset-management-rises-20-in-trading-debut
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/india-s-icici-prudential-asset-management-rises-20-in-trading-debut
India's ICICI Prudential Asset Management rises 20% in trading debut
Last billion-dollar IPO of the year wraps up record run for local primary market
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
India's ICICI Prudential Asset Management rises 20% in trading debut
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/india-s-icici-prudential-asset-management-rises-20-in-trading-debut
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/india-s-icici-prudential-asset-management-rises-20-in-trading-debut
Yen weakens as BOJ hikes rates to 30-year high
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/yen-weakens-as-boj-hikes-rates-to-30-year-high
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/yen-weakens-as-boj-hikes-rates-to-30-year-high
Yen weakens as BOJ hikes rates to 30-year high
Traders to watch Ueda news conference for clues on central bank's plans
asia.nikkei.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Yen weakens as BOJ hikes rates to 30-year high
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/yen-weakens-as-boj-hikes-rates-to-30-year-high
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/yen-weakens-as-boj-hikes-rates-to-30-year-high