Nikkei Asia Editor's Picks: Energy Crisis, Geopolitics, and Tech Shifts in Asia
This collection of Nikkei Asia editorials and interviews from April 2026 highlights the profound impact of the ongoing Iran war on Asian economies and geopolitics. The energy crisis is spreading across the region, prompting concerns about potential COVID-like restrictions and supply shortages in commodities like lithium, yet investors remain bullish on certain markets. Geopolitically, former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida urges Iran to adhere to nuclear treaties, while US-Iran talks face impasses similar to North Korea's situation. In business and technology, Japan's Cybozu expands into Southeast Asia, and Singapore's ComfortDelGro invests in robotaxis. Meanwhile, China's political landscape shows signs of internal maneuvering, with Xi Jinping meeting Taiwan's KMT leader amidst military purges. South Korea aims to dismantle state-chaebol collusion, and Malaysia's Perodua strategizes against Chinese EV rivals. The articles collectively illustrate a region navigating complex security threats, economic volatility, and technological transformation, with significant attention paid to how regional powers like Japan, China, and India are adapting to global instability.
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Nikkei Asia Editor's Picks: Energy Crisis, Geopolitics, and Tech Shifts in Asia
This collection of Nikkei Asia editorials and interviews from April 2026 highlights the profound impact of the ongoing Iran war on Asian economies and geopolitics. The energy crisis is spreading across the region, prompting concerns about potential COVID-like restrictions and supply shortages in commodities like lithium, yet investors remain bullish on certain markets. Geopolitically, former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida urges Iran to adhere to nuclear treaties, while US-Iran talks face impasses similar to North Korea's situation. In business and technology, Japan's Cybozu expands into Southeast Asia, and Singapore's ComfortDelGro invests in robotaxis. Meanwhile, China's political landscape shows signs of internal maneuvering, with Xi Jinping meeting Taiwan's KMT leader amidst military purges. South Korea aims to dismantle state-chaebol collusion, and Malaysia's Perodua strategizes against Chinese EV rivals. The articles collectively illustrate a region navigating complex security threats, economic volatility, and technological transformation, with significant attention paid to how regional powers like Japan, China, and India are adapting to global instability.
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