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Nikkei Asia
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Myanmar regime targets resistance forces with new laws ahead of election
Military officers march during a parade to commemorate Myanmar's 80th Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. © AP Nikkei staff writers BANGKOK/YANGON -- Myanmar's military government is introducing a string of laws aimed at consolidating its control and countering resistance forces ahead of an election at the end of this year, raising concerns with overseas businesses about compliance risks.
Nikkei Asia
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Myanmar military's election plan faces widespread boycott
Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing says the general election will be held sometime in December or January. Observers see the election as the regime's attempt to legitimize its rule. © AP Nikkei staff writers YANGON -- Myanmar's military is pressing ahead with a plan to hold a general election in the next six months, despite opposition from its ASEAN neighbors and a likely outcome that analysts say will not end the civil war and ethnic divisions ravaging the country. No date has been announced, but voting will be held sometime in December or January, regime leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing confirmed last week.
Nikkei Asia
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Nikkei Asia
Nissan mulls making trucks for Honda at underused US plant
A truck awaits completion at Nissan's Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Mississippi. The automaker is considering making trucks for Honda at the underutilized factory. © AP Nikkei staff writers TOKYO -- Nissan Motor has begun talks with Honda to supply vehicles in the U.S., weighing the possibility of using its underutilized American plant to build large models for Honda. As wide gaps persist in Japan-U.S. trade talks, Japanese carmakers are cooperating to boost local production in the U.S. and minimize the impact of tariffs.
