ScoutAsia is a cloud-based business intelligence platform jointly developed by Nikkei and the Financial Times, with AI and data analytics technology from Handshakes. It aggregates and analyses news and company data from over 50 sources and 24 countries across Asia, providing users with actionable insights into companies, people, and their interconnections. The platform features interactive connection maps (Connections+), which visualise direct and indirect relationships between companies and individuals using official registry and capital markets data. ScoutAsia’s AI-driven tools automate the monitoring of news, trends, and compliance risks, freeing analysts from manual information gathering. The platform is designed for professionals in compliance, due diligence, portfolio management, and business development who need reliable, up-to-date intelligence on Asian markets. It is the only English-language platform offering machine translation of Nikkei content, and supports custom dashboards, alerts, and topic tracking for tailored business monitoring.

Key Features

Aggregated News & Company Data Consolidates news and company information from 50+ sources across 24 Asian countries.

• Access to public and private company data
• Curated by trusted brands (Nikkei, Financial Times)

Interactive Connection Maps (Connections+) Visualises relationships between companies and individuals.

• Maps direct and indirect links up to three degrees
• Uses official registry and capital markets data

AI-Driven Topic & Trend Monitoring Automates tracking of business trends, compliance risks, and custom topics.

• 50+ pre-trained AI topics
• Customisable ‘scouts’ for user-defined alerts

Custom Dashboards & Alerts Personalised dashboards and notifications for relevant updates.

• Real-time and email alerts
• User-defined watchlists and topics

English Machine Translation Provides English translations of Nikkei content.

• Only platform with this feature for Asian business news

Benefits

Faster, More Accurate Research Automates manual data gathering and analysis.

• Saves analyst time
• Reduces risk of missing critical information

Enhanced Compliance & Due Diligence Supports regulatory checks and risk screening.

• Visualises complex ownership and relationship structures
• Access to up-to-date, reliable data

Comprehensive Market Intelligence Delivers a holistic view of Asian business environments.

• Covers multiple countries and industries
• Enables informed decision-making