Nikkei Asia

Executives seek “skin in the game” despite signs of a stock market cooldown.

Weak venture funding and smaller home markets drive them to expand abroad.

Automakers no longer need foreign joint venture partners as they expand overseas.

The AI boom is lifting stocks to record highs, while the Strait of Hormuz closure is pushing up oil prices.

Foreign brands are tapping China’s low-cost manufacturing and in-car technology for exports.

Badri said the Iran conflict has driven the opening of an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, as the emirate freezes some taxes.

Imports from Singapore and Malaysia hit record highs as Chinese players' earnings surge.

Doubao and others offer advice and companionship, but experts warn on risks.

Smaller rivals are being pushed to the margins as online shopping booms in Thailand and Malaysia.