Nikkei Asia

Masamune Shirow’s sci-fi manga universe is thriving 40 years after his debut.

From EVs to Meituan food deliveries and Mixue bubble tea, newcomers are edging out rivals.

But tensions with the US still cast a cloud over overseas expansion ambitions.

Cheaper funding and geopolitical tensions are boosting growth in yuan-denominated loans.

Platforms are setting user and order records while investment banks issue warnings.

ASEAN nations aim to diversify exports as shipments to the US show signs of slowing.

South Korea’s Krafton is working with Nvidia while DeepSeek powers Chinese companies.

HotMaxx rolls out supersized outlets following success with near-expiry snacks and beverages.