A bird flies across central Mumbai's financial district. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has referred to the current period as a critical period with a focus on economic development.
Chietigj Bajpaee

India and the West occupy different worlds

Both sides must come to terms with each other's worldviews to minimize misunderstanding

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Chietigj Bajpaee
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The headquarters of the People's Bank of China in Beijing.
Donald Low

China bulls are usually wrong because China is often wrong

The Chinese state is not exceptional, like many other countries it is myopic

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Donald Low
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Residents enjoying the scenery at Huifeng Creek at the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City.
Sandeep Sethi

'Placemaking' can future-proof Asia against climate change

Region has multiple urban developments that act as blueprint for sustainable growth

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Sandeep Sethi
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India and China agreed on new patrolling arrangements along their disputed Himalayan border in October.
Natasha Agarwal and Paresh Batra

India-China ties need not be frosty

Business and cultural exchanges can pave the way for mutual trust

Natasha Agarwal and Paresh Batra
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to reporters at LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 27. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
SHIN NAKAYAMA

Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Japan's political uncertainty

Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations

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SHIN NAKAYAMA
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People walk to their workplace during the morning rush in Kuala Lumpur.
Krishna Srinivasan and Johannes Wiegand

How Asia can preserve its role as the engine of global growth

Policymakers must address challenges from external uncertainties to sustain expansion

Krishna Srinivasan and Johannes Wiegand
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to the media at Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on Oct.  27.
Linda Sieg

Japan's election sows confusion but the political center holds -- for now

Low turnout and gains for fringe parties hint at possible emergence of populism

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Linda Sieg
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, right, shakes hands with Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi during a meeting in Moscow on Oct. 4.
Farhan Bokhari

U.S. must act on Afghanistan to slow China's and Russia's gains

Beijing and Moscow are engaging with Taliban rulers for security, resources

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Farhan Bokhari
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A bus drives past a windmill farm in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Ken Haig

Asia needs better energy infrastructure to embrace the AI boom

Tech companies and utilities must collaborate for a sustainable digital future

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Ken Haig
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Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone hands over the ASEAN hammer to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, in October. 
Phar Kim Beng

Malaysia has a bold plan to reboot ASEAN in 2025

As chair, PM Anwar Ibrahim will focus on boosting trade and investment flows

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Phar Kim Beng
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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks at a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Oct. 28. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
Nikkei Editorial

Japan's political parties must avoid policy stagnation after election

With ruling coalition losing majority, opposition camp should show responsibility

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Hindus block the streets of the Shahbagh intersection as they protest against violence on their community in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in August.

World's most densely populated nation at risk of slide into jihadist chaos

Bangladesh will struggle to restore economic momentum or regain investor confidence

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A BP refinery in Texas. BP has recently decided to abandon a target to reduce its oil and gas production by 25% by 2030.

BP ditching oil output cuts presents an opportunity for Asia

Asian leaders must use tailwinds to keep fossil fuel alarmism at bay

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The investment industry still clings to an outdated view of Asia. 
Christina Bastin

It's time to give Asian bond market more credit

Region should not be an afterthought compared with U.S., European markets

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Christina Bastin
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Workers install solar panels at the Khavda Renewable Energy Park of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) in Khavda, India, in April 2024.
Sohini Chatterjee and Atman Trivedi

It's time for India to lead the Global South on climate goals

Nation is showing potential to become a clean energy powerhouse

Sohini Chatterjee and Atman Trivedi
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs to first base after hitting a single in the first inning against the New York Mets during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium.
Robert Whiting

Wall-to-wall coverage of Shohei Ohtani is more than justified

There appears to be no limit for the LA Dodgers star rewriting the record books

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Robert Whiting
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Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Sydney Opera House during their to Australia, on Oct 22.
Swe Win

Australian protest about King Charles reflects broader pain over colonialism

Outcry over style should not negate substance of Lidia Thorpe's message

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A Muslim girl holds a sanitary pad, on the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day, an awareness program organized by Anant Foundation for 1500 female students on May 28, 2023 in Kolkata, India.
Shoma Abhyankar

Periods, pain and policy: The case for paid menstrual leave

Discussions around periods should be normalized so women don't have to suffer silently

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Shoma Abhyankar
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Members of Elections Commission empty a ballot box to count votes during the second round of a presidential election in Male, Maldives, in September 2023.
Kanni Wignaraja and Enrico Gaveglia

Maldives can sustain progress with access to FDI, affordable financing

Commitment to sustainable growth will shape future through regeneration

Kanni Wignaraja and Enrico Gaveglia