BREAKING: Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid trib.al/jjml8Pw

Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/philippine-vp-sara-duterte-announces-2028-presidential-bid

Despite China’s strong objections to missile launchers in the Philippines in 2024, the US plans to deploy more advanced missile systems to deter aggression in the South China Sea. trib.al/WZ7aQBt

Global chip tool makers set for double-digit revenue growth trib.al/zKaHVLf

Vietnam tackles gold fever with black market crackdown https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/vietnam-tackles-gold-fever-with-black-market-crackdown

Japan's Takaichi to be reappointed PM as LDP-dominated parliament convenes https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-election/japan-s-takaichi-to-be-reappointed-pm-as-ldp-dominated-parliament-convenes

Vietnam grants Elon Musk's SpaceX license for internet https://asia.nikkei.com/business/telecommunication/vietnam-grants-elon-musk-s-spacex-license-for-internet

The U.S. is taking a multipronged approach to curbing its dependence on China for critical minerals, but it could take years to see results. trib.al/Td6pRKa

Thailand is trying to lure Chinese tourists back over the Lunar New Year holiday, competing with Vietnam as China-Japan tensions push travelers to alternative destinations. trib.al/TmC0fyq

JAL expanding Narita international flights, led by Delhi route restart https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/jal-expanding-narita-international-flights-led-by-delhi-route-restart

Despite optimism from the U.S.-India trade deal, multiple economists expect the rupee to keep depreciating against the dollar in 2026. trib.al/5cDve9o

Hong Kong plots student housing buildup as land revenue shrinks https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/hong-kong-plots-student-housing-buildup-as-land-revenue-shrinks

Japan's exports jump 16.8% in January on strong Asia demand https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-s-exports-jump-16.8-in-january-on-strong-asia-demand

Japanese convenience chain Lawson will foray into India in a bid to capitalize on the gigantic market's growth potential now that new store locations in Japan are growing scarce. trib.al/4f79I9J

US reveals new details of alleged Chinese nuclear test https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/us-china-tensions/us-reveals-new-details-of-alleged-chinese-nuclear-test

Japan's debt-servicing costs seen taking up 30% of budget in 3 years trib.al/e0yA2fY

IMF urges Japan to keep raising interest rates, avoid reducing sales tax https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/imf-urges-japan-to-keep-raising-interest-rates-avoid-reducing-sales-tax

Good morning, Asia. This was our most read story while you were sleeping. Trump announces first 3 projects under Japan's $550bn trade deal trib.al/YgKq9Hi

US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/us-plans-to-deploy-more-missile-launchers-to-the-philippines

Japan convenience chain Lawson to enter India, targeting middle class trib.al/ZtTs2gP

Japanese convenience chain Lawson plans to open five stores in Mumbai, India's commercial, financial and entertainment hub, in 2027, then increase the number of outlets in the country to 100 by 2030 and 10,000 by 2050. trib.al/Rzt8Ql2

Thailand lures Chinese Lunar New Year tourists shunning Japan trib.al/vpyHBbX

Japan to offer support for exports of flexible perovskite solar cells https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-to-offer-support-for-exports-of-flexible-perovskite-solar-cells

Overseas investors tap brakes on JGB selling post-election https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/overseas-investors-tap-brakes-on-jgb-selling-post-election

Trump announces first 3 projects under Japan's $550bn trade deal https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/trump-tariffs/trump-announces-first-3-projects-under-japan-s-550bn-trade-deal

Global chip tool makers set for double-digit revenue growth https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/global-chip-tool-makers-set-for-double-digit-revenue-growth

Toyota, Honda face fuel cell car slump as hydrogen stations retreat https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/toyota-honda-face-fuel-cell-car-slump-as-hydrogen-stations-retreat

India is still far from unlocking its full export potential https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/india-is-still-far-from-unlocking-its-full-export-potential

US faces 'decadelong' road to loosening China's grip on rare earths https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/tech-asia/us-faces-decadelong-road-to-loosening-china-s-grip-on-rare-earths

Hokkaido sites debut resident discounts, charging tourists more https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/hokkaido-sites-debut-resident-discounts-charging-tourists-more

Thailand lures Chinese Lunar New Year tourists shunning Japan https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/thailand-lures-chinese-lunar-new-year-tourists-shunning-japan

Renesas teams with US-based GlobalFoundries to make next-gen auto chips https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/renesas-teams-with-us-based-globalfoundries-to-make-next-gen-auto-chips

Sweden has 'open mind' about Japan-UK-Italy fighter jet: defense minister https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/sweden-has-open-mind-about-japan-uk-italy-fighter-jet-defense-minister

Japan's debt-servicing costs seen taking up 30% of budget in 3 years https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/japan-s-debt-servicing-costs-seen-taking-up-30-of-budget-in-3-years

Sony Group tech can identify original music in AI-generated songs Japanese company seeks to help copyright holders receive share of revenue trib.al/R4ao1U9

Japanese convenience chain Lawson plans to open five stores in Mumbai, India's commercial, financial and entertainment hub, in 2027, then increase the number of outlets in the country to 100 by 2030 and 10,000 by 2050. trib.al/hDlRdZ1

Toyota, peers make cooperation key to Japan automakers' global survival Sense of crisis behind top carmaker's appointment of 'chief industry officer' trib.al/SmVXp7B

Good morning, America. This was our most read story while you were sleeping. India's rupee to weaken long-term despite tariff relief, economists say trib.al/65grYRF

Lackluster Thai economy tests Anutin's post-election government Kingdom's GDP growth slows to 2.4% in 2025, lagging Malaysia and Singapore trib.al/zQFjkrf

China cracks down on influencer marketing amid stock frenzy Regulators tighten oversight as millions of new investors join AI rally trib.al/7IlTmW1

EU probes Shein over sale of illegal products, addictive design https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/eu-probes-shein-over-sale-of-illegal-products-addictive-design

Sri Lanka rolls out red carpet to investors for $15bn Port City Project that began as part of Belt and Road offers incentives in outreach effort trib.al/390lpqq

Genting's New York gamble tests strength of Malaysia casino cash engine Gaming group's profits face strain from multibillion-dollar US expansion trib.al/T7LY4cS

Japan's Sojitz to expand Australian rare earth imports Trading house to diversify medium to heavy rare earths supply chains away from China trib.al/CYmP1zT

China needs grids, not more solar or wind power capacity Leader in clean energy growth has been wasting a large portion of its renewables trib.al/akKtuqi

Takaichi signals budgeting reform with multi-year framework: Speech draft https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/takaichi-signals-budgeting-reform-with-multi-year-framework-speech-draft

Adani to invest $100bn in AI data centers by 2035 https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/adani-to-invest-100bn-in-ai-data-centers-by-2035

BREAKING: Japanese convenience chain Lawson will foray into India in a bid to capitalize on the gigantic market's growth potential now that new store locations in Japan are growing scarce. trib.al/3wKiA9U

Xi's anti-corruption drive has removed the PLA's safety valve Chinese leader has replaced 'rational pacifists' with 'terrified novices' who dare not say no trib.al/FjzGAtM

Japan's Lawson to enter India with an eye on middle class growth potential https://asia.nikkei.com/business/retail/japan-s-lawson-to-enter-india-with-an-eye-on-middle-class-growth-potential