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WATCH: Japan and South Korea’s leaders play drums together during summit
Click here to read about the full events of their talks this week:
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Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-administration/europe-warns-of-dangerous-downward-spiral-after-trump-threatens-tariffs-over-greenland
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-administration/europe-warns-of-dangerous-downward-spiral-after-trump-threatens-tariffs-over-greenland
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
Joint statement signals a possible turning point in the recent tensions
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-administration/europe-warns-of-dangerous-downward-spiral-after-trump-threatens-tariffs-over-greenland
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-administration/europe-warns-of-dangerous-downward-spiral-after-trump-threatens-tariffs-over-greenland
Japan's valuation in focus as stocks hit historic high on snap election
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/japan-s-valuation-in-focus-as-stocks-hit-historic-high-on-snap-election
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/japan-s-valuation-in-focus-as-stocks-hit-historic-high-on-snap-election
Japan's valuation in focus as stocks hit historic high on snap election
Experts divided on upside of Tokyo market while tech-heavy Taiwan and South Korea remain cheaper
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Japan's valuation in focus as stocks hit historic high on snap election
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/japan-s-valuation-in-focus-as-stocks-hit-historic-high-on-snap-election
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/trading-asia/japan-s-valuation-in-focus-as-stocks-hit-historic-high-on-snap-election
More than 65 missing, 6 dead after huge Karachi blaze
https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/fires/more-than-65-missing-6-dead-after-huge-karachi-blaze
https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/fires/more-than-65-missing-6-dead-after-huge-karachi-blaze
More than 65 missing, 6 dead after huge Karachi blaze
Firefighters cite lack of ventilation in Pakistan shopping mall
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
More than 65 missing, 6 dead after huge Karachi blaze
https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/fires/more-than-65-missing-6-dead-after-huge-karachi-blaze
https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/fires/more-than-65-missing-6-dead-after-huge-karachi-blaze
Trump can't be trusted to defend Taiwan
https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/trump-can-t-be-trusted-to-defend-taiwan
https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/trump-can-t-be-trusted-to-defend-taiwan
Trump can't be trusted to defend Taiwan
President's words, diplomacy with Xi and economic framing send Beijing wrong signal
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Trump can't be trusted to defend Taiwan
https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/trump-can-t-be-trusted-to-defend-taiwan
https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/trump-can-t-be-trusted-to-defend-taiwan
China-North Korea trade jumps 26% as relations thaw
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/north-korea-tensions/china-north-korea-trade-jumps-26-as-relations-thaw
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/north-korea-tensions/china-north-korea-trade-jumps-26-as-relations-thaw
China-North Korea trade jumps 26% as relations thaw
2025 increase follows decline stemming from Pyongyang-Moscow military ties
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 7:26 PM
China-North Korea trade jumps 26% as relations thaw
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/north-korea-tensions/china-north-korea-trade-jumps-26-as-relations-thaw
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/north-korea-tensions/china-north-korea-trade-jumps-26-as-relations-thaw
World leaders cautious on Trump's broader 'board of peace' amid fears for UN
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-administration/world-leaders-cautious-on-trump-s-broader-board-of-peace-amid-fears-for-un
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-administration/world-leaders-cautious-on-trump-s-broader-board-of-peace-amid-fears-for-un
World leaders cautious on Trump's broader 'board of peace' amid fears for UN
Only Hungary unequivocally accepts invitation sent to about 60 nations
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:21 PM
World leaders cautious on Trump's broader 'board of peace' amid fears for UN
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-administration/world-leaders-cautious-on-trump-s-broader-board-of-peace-amid-fears-for-un
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-administration/world-leaders-cautious-on-trump-s-broader-board-of-peace-amid-fears-for-un
Japan's parties mull consumption tax cut ahead of election
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-s-parties-mull-consumption-tax-cut-ahead-of-election
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-s-parties-mull-consumption-tax-cut-ahead-of-election
Japan's parties mull consumption tax cut ahead of election
Proposal to temporarily make food tax-free floated within ruling LDP
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Japan's parties mull consumption tax cut ahead of election
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-s-parties-mull-consumption-tax-cut-ahead-of-election
https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-s-parties-mull-consumption-tax-cut-ahead-of-election
From Silicon Valley to Shanghai: China's AMEC founder bets on Chinese chips
New US rules for its citizens in China have induced Gerald Yin to revert to Chinese citizenship
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New US rules for its citizens in China have induced Gerald Yin to revert to Chinese citizenship
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From Silicon Valley to Shanghai: China's AMEC founder bets on Chinese chips
New US rules for its citizens in China have induced Gerald Yin to revert to Chinese citizenship
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January 18, 2026 at 11:55 AM
From Silicon Valley to Shanghai: China's AMEC founder bets on Chinese chips
New US rules for its citizens in China have induced Gerald Yin to revert to Chinese citizenship
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New US rules for its citizens in China have induced Gerald Yin to revert to Chinese citizenship
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China and Russia dominate nuclear power push with 90% of new reactors
The U.S. is focusing on developing small reactors, with the Trump administration planning to provide $400 million in funding to the Tennessee Valley Authority and other organizations.
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The U.S. is focusing on developing small reactors, with the Trump administration planning to provide $400 million in funding to the Tennessee Valley Authority and other organizations.
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China and Russia dominate nuclear power push with 90% of new reactors
Beijing, Moscow expand influence through development and exports to emerging countries
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January 18, 2026 at 10:48 AM
China and Russia dominate nuclear power push with 90% of new reactors
The U.S. is focusing on developing small reactors, with the Trump administration planning to provide $400 million in funding to the Tennessee Valley Authority and other organizations.
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The U.S. is focusing on developing small reactors, with the Trump administration planning to provide $400 million in funding to the Tennessee Valley Authority and other organizations.
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Craft gin making takes root across Japan with local flavors
Brewer Kameda Shuzo rolls out sake-based spirit with eyes on global customers
"We figured that we could achieve a mild taste with the [groundwater that derives from snowmelt]."
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Brewer Kameda Shuzo rolls out sake-based spirit with eyes on global customers
"We figured that we could achieve a mild taste with the [groundwater that derives from snowmelt]."
trib.al/FaYBnlK
Craft gin making takes root across Japan with local flavors
Chiba brewer rolls out sake-based spirit with eyes on global customers
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January 18, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Craft gin making takes root across Japan with local flavors
Brewer Kameda Shuzo rolls out sake-based spirit with eyes on global customers
"We figured that we could achieve a mild taste with the [groundwater that derives from snowmelt]."
trib.al/FaYBnlK
Brewer Kameda Shuzo rolls out sake-based spirit with eyes on global customers
"We figured that we could achieve a mild taste with the [groundwater that derives from snowmelt]."
trib.al/FaYBnlK
Indonesia turns to internships to quell youth unemployment
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/work/indonesia-turns-to-internships-to-quell-youth-unemployment
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/work/indonesia-turns-to-internships-to-quell-youth-unemployment
Indonesia turns to internships to quell youth unemployment
Government subsidizes work experience, but unclear if it will lead to full-time jobs
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Indonesia turns to internships to quell youth unemployment
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/work/indonesia-turns-to-internships-to-quell-youth-unemployment
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/work/indonesia-turns-to-internships-to-quell-youth-unemployment
Vietnam's first metro rail line has changed the daily lives of residents as riders enjoy easier commutes while real estate development along the line continues just over a year after its launch.
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Vietnam's 1st metro line saves riders time, but issues remain a year later
Ho Chi Minh City riders seek more access to popular spots with expansion in works
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January 18, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Vietnam's first metro rail line has changed the daily lives of residents as riders enjoy easier commutes while real estate development along the line continues just over a year after its launch.
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trib.al/q38b7wu
Major honey producer Turkey grapples with rise in fake products
"We're being forced into unreasonable price competition"
"There are also hotels, restaurants and other businesses that are seeking out cheaper products in hopes of saving on costs"
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"We're being forced into unreasonable price competition"
"There are also hotels, restaurants and other businesses that are seeking out cheaper products in hopes of saving on costs"
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Major honey producer Turkey grapples with rise in fake products
Government focuses on testing amid inflation, dwindling number of beekeepers
trib.al
January 18, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Major honey producer Turkey grapples with rise in fake products
"We're being forced into unreasonable price competition"
"There are also hotels, restaurants and other businesses that are seeking out cheaper products in hopes of saving on costs"
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"We're being forced into unreasonable price competition"
"There are also hotels, restaurants and other businesses that are seeking out cheaper products in hopes of saving on costs"
trib.al/ZkOQGAn
Vietnam party congress, Japan nuclear plant restart, Abe killing verdict
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/vietnam-party-congress-japan-nuclear-plant-restart-abe-killing-verdict
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/vietnam-party-congress-japan-nuclear-plant-restart-abe-killing-verdict
Vietnam party congress, Japan nuclear plant restart, Abe killing verdict
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Vietnam party congress, Japan nuclear plant restart, Abe killing verdict
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/vietnam-party-congress-japan-nuclear-plant-restart-abe-killing-verdict
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/vietnam-party-congress-japan-nuclear-plant-restart-abe-killing-verdict
Antwerp's Indian diamond traders face a changing industry
"What we see ... is the reliance on fundamental family, religious and community institutions."
"They make sure that people keep their promises. What makes transactions work is trust."
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"What we see ... is the reliance on fundamental family, religious and community institutions."
"They make sure that people keep their promises. What makes transactions work is trust."
trib.al/vs9p0s8
Antwerp's Indian diamond traders face a changing industry
Gujerati Jain community ponders next move as business becomes tougher
trib.al
January 18, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Antwerp's Indian diamond traders face a changing industry
"What we see ... is the reliance on fundamental family, religious and community institutions."
"They make sure that people keep their promises. What makes transactions work is trust."
trib.al/vs9p0s8
"What we see ... is the reliance on fundamental family, religious and community institutions."
"They make sure that people keep their promises. What makes transactions work is trust."
trib.al/vs9p0s8
BTS comeback to fuel a K-pop concert-led boom in 2026
Boy band's return with new album and world tour expected to generate $1bn in sales
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Boy band's return with new album and world tour expected to generate $1bn in sales
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BTS comeback to fuel a K-pop concert-led boom in 2026
Boy band's return with new album and world tour expected to generate $1bn in sales
trib.al
January 18, 2026 at 6:58 AM
BTS comeback to fuel a K-pop concert-led boom in 2026
Boy band's return with new album and world tour expected to generate $1bn in sales
trib.al/CIRXm60
Boy band's return with new album and world tour expected to generate $1bn in sales
trib.al/CIRXm60
VinFast's first battery-swappable e-bikes challenge gasoline motorcycles
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January 18, 2026 at 6:44 AM
VinFast's first battery-swappable e-bikes challenge gasoline motorcycles
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Malaysia is doubling the minimum salary threshold for expatriate visas in a bid to secure more job opportunities for locals as foreign businesses rush in.
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January 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Malaysia is doubling the minimum salary threshold for expatriate visas in a bid to secure more job opportunities for locals as foreign businesses rush in.
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trib.al/4jPxjaZ
What Myanmar has in common with Venezuela
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/what-myanmar-has-in-common-with-venezuela
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/what-myanmar-has-in-common-with-venezuela
What Myanmar has in common with Venezuela
China turns to divide-and-rule tactics to expand its influence in Asian country
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:01 AM
What Myanmar has in common with Venezuela
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/what-myanmar-has-in-common-with-venezuela
https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/what-myanmar-has-in-common-with-venezuela
Tokyo's development boom is a 'failure,' Pritzker-winning architect Riken Yamamoto says
What is being built in Tokyo is "not at all for the local people," he said, calling recent developments such as Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills "useless."
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What is being built in Tokyo is "not at all for the local people," he said, calling recent developments such as Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills "useless."
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Tokyo's development boom is a 'failure,' Pritzker-winning architect says
Riken Yamamoto claims megaprojects erode community life and risk leaving the capital with obsolete buildings
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January 18, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Tokyo's development boom is a 'failure,' Pritzker-winning architect Riken Yamamoto says
What is being built in Tokyo is "not at all for the local people," he said, calling recent developments such as Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills "useless."
trib.al/MjOk6xt
What is being built in Tokyo is "not at all for the local people," he said, calling recent developments such as Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills "useless."
trib.al/MjOk6xt
Indonesia finds wreckage of missing surveillance plane
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/indonesia-finds-wreckage-of-missing-surveillance-plane
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/indonesia-finds-wreckage-of-missing-surveillance-plane
Indonesia finds wreckage of missing surveillance plane
Authorities keep searching for 8 crew members and 3 passengers on board
asia.nikkei.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Indonesia finds wreckage of missing surveillance plane
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/indonesia-finds-wreckage-of-missing-surveillance-plane
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/indonesia-finds-wreckage-of-missing-surveillance-plane
Chinese EVs spot on-ramp to US market with affordability
Trump says 'let China come in' as Geely weighs American production
One word Trump kept coming back to in Detroit was "affordable," which in the U.S. denotes cars prices around $20,000 to $30,000.
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Trump says 'let China come in' as Geely weighs American production
One word Trump kept coming back to in Detroit was "affordable," which in the U.S. denotes cars prices around $20,000 to $30,000.
trib.al/75uYaee
Chinese EVs spot on-ramp to US market with affordability
Trump says 'let China come in' as Geely weighs American production
trib.al
January 18, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Chinese EVs spot on-ramp to US market with affordability
Trump says 'let China come in' as Geely weighs American production
One word Trump kept coming back to in Detroit was "affordable," which in the U.S. denotes cars prices around $20,000 to $30,000.
trib.al/75uYaee
Trump says 'let China come in' as Geely weighs American production
One word Trump kept coming back to in Detroit was "affordable," which in the U.S. denotes cars prices around $20,000 to $30,000.
trib.al/75uYaee
Footloose in Jaipur: Life is a canvas in India's 'Pink City'
No trip to Jaipur is complete without heading to the surrounding hills, where three forts -- Amer, Jaigarh and Nahargarh -- rise along rocky ridges overlooking the city.
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No trip to Jaipur is complete without heading to the surrounding hills, where three forts -- Amer, Jaigarh and Nahargarh -- rise along rocky ridges overlooking the city.
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Footloose in Jaipur: Life is a canvas in India's 'Pink City'
Rajasthan's desert capital offers a medley of palaces, forts, art and cuisine
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January 18, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Footloose in Jaipur: Life is a canvas in India's 'Pink City'
No trip to Jaipur is complete without heading to the surrounding hills, where three forts -- Amer, Jaigarh and Nahargarh -- rise along rocky ridges overlooking the city.
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No trip to Jaipur is complete without heading to the surrounding hills, where three forts -- Amer, Jaigarh and Nahargarh -- rise along rocky ridges overlooking the city.
trib.al/lCzUasi
Indonesia searching for missing surveillance plane with 11 onboard
Aircraft was monitoring fisheries when it lost contact with air traffic control
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Aircraft was monitoring fisheries when it lost contact with air traffic control
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Indonesia searching for missing surveillance plane with 11 onboard
Aircraft was monitoring fisheries when it lost contact with air traffic control
trib.al
January 18, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Indonesia searching for missing surveillance plane with 11 onboard
Aircraft was monitoring fisheries when it lost contact with air traffic control
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Aircraft was monitoring fisheries when it lost contact with air traffic control
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Japanese real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan will invest more than 450 billion yen ($2.84 billion) in rental housing development in the southern U.S. by fiscal 2030, Nikkei has learned.
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Japan's Mitsui Fudosan to invest $2.8bn in US Sun Belt rental housing
Developer aims to build 6,000 units by 2030 as domestic real estate market stagnates
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January 18, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Japanese real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan will invest more than 450 billion yen ($2.84 billion) in rental housing development in the southern U.S. by fiscal 2030, Nikkei has learned.
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