Economy

Companies including Nike and H&M have faced questions over the use of cotton from Xinjiang in their products. 
US-China tensions

Companies brace for chaos as Xinjiang import ban starts in U.S.

Shipments from Chinese region barred under rules taking effect Tuesday

20 June 2022
President Joe Biden, seen here visiting Los Angeles in June, is considering removing some of the tariffs imposed on Chinese goods by his predecessor in 2018 and 2019. 
Trade

U.S. reviews China tariffs, possible gas tax pause to curb inflation

Some Trump-era levies serve 'no strategic purpose,' Yellen says

20 June 2022
Fed Governor Christopher Waller, far left, supports another 75 basis points interest rate rise in July.
Inflation

Fed governor calls for another 75 basis points hike in July

U.S. central banker Christopher Waller backs 'all in' approach to inflation fight

19 June 2022
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks to reporters after the U.S. central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on June 15.
Inflation

Fed lifts rates by 75 basis points in move against inflation

Powell indicates more hikes likely to follow, warns of unexpected supply shocks

16 June 2022
An electronic board displays Japan's Nikkei index outside a brokerage in Tokyo on June 14. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
Markets

Asian markets slide as investors fear U.S. interest rate hike

Soaring inflation forces benchmark indexes across the region to retreat

14 June 2022
The outbound investment measure was originally proposed as a standalone bill by Republican Sen. John Cornyn and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey. 
US-China tensions

U.S. lawmakers agree on China investment curbs

Measure part of bill that would also grant chipmakers $52bn to expand operations

14 June 2022
The inflation rate in the U.S. hit a 40-year high of 8.6% in May, growing to be a challenge for U.S. President Joe Biden.
Inflation

U.S. inflation: Will scrapping China tariffs be the cure?

Impact likely limited but Trump-era tax better gone for other reasons, economists say

13 June 2022
The U.S. has already imposed a range of restrictions aimed at preventing technology leaks, but critics say more needs to be done.
Biden's Asia policy

U.S. lawmakers weigh outbound investment reviews with eye on China

'Reverse CFIUS' proposal would further tighten restrictions on sensitive industries

11 June 2022
From left, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the IPEF launch event in Tokyo on May 23. 
The Nikkei View

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework can add stability to region

Byproduct of US-China rivalry has potential to benefit local companies

8 June 2022
Solar panels in Thailand. The Southeast Asian country in 2021 shipped $1.07 billion worth of solar cells to the U.S.
Trade

U.S. waives tariffs on solar panels from Thailand, Vietnam

Malaysia and Cambodia also exempt for 24 months after being hit by probe

7 June 2022
People walk near the Taipei 101 building in Taipei.
Trade

U.S., Taiwan open talks on digital trade and environment in June

Separate initiative from Indo-Pacific framework formed with China in mind

2 June 2022
Elon Musk knows the enormous potential financial significance of high-quality Twitter data.
Opinion

Musk needs to protect Twitter's data trove if takeover bid closes

Enormously influential source of behavioral insights informs global policy making

1 June 2022
The logo of Terra on a smartphone screen: The borderless nature of cryptocurrency markets is likely to challenge regulators.
Opinion

Regulators are slowly waking up to blockchain's unfulfilled promise

Revolutionary potential remains unrealized despite three boom and bust cycles

29 May 2022
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai speaks to Nikkei Asia about the Biden administration's trade relationship with China on May 27 in Washington. (Photo by Kevin Wolf)
Interview

Indo-Pacific framework will 'push envelope' on enforcement: USTR

Negotiations on Biden initiative to start by midsummer, trade chief Katherine Tai says

29 May 2022
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo addresses Nikkei's Future of Asia conference on May 27. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
The Future of Asia 2022

Indonesia's Jokowi urges quick rollout of China-backed trade bloc

At Nikkei forum, Hun Sen defends succession plan and denies China 'debt trap'

27 May 2022
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says that "Indonesia wants to make sure that the G-20 will serve as a catalyst for global economic recovery." (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
The Future of Asia 2022

Indonesia's Jokowi aims to host successful G-20 despite Russia issue

President urges 'immediate' implementation of China-backed trade bloc

27 May 2022
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks with Nikkei in an exclusive interview on May 20. (Photo by Takashi Nakano)
Interview

Singapore to join Biden Indo-Pacific pact, back China's CPTPP entry: Lee

Prime minister stresses need to 'maintain a balance' in exclusive interview

23 May 2022
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to Nikkei on May 20 about a broad range of issues, from relations with the U.S. to his vision for a "new capitalism." (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Interview

Kishida lauds Indo-Pacific framework as sign of U.S. commitment

Japanese PM discusses chip partnership, 'new capitalism' and defense spending

21 May 2022
What real value do vaporous cryptocurrencies have beyond vague promises?
Opinion

Crypto meltdown highlights need for urgent regulatory intervention

Opaque industry is an invitation to sleazy operators to do their worst

19 May 2022
The G-20 must not allow its members to break up.
Opinion

G-20 must stick together to save the global economy

Cooperation requires mutual trust and respect

18 May 2022
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester says it is too soon to say whether U.S. inflation has peaked.
Interview

U.S. Fed board member says 75bp rate hike on table in autumn

Comment comes as U.S. faces highest inflation in around four decades

17 May 2022
The U.S. and Japan see data transfer frameworks reaching their limits with the involvement of Russia and China.
Economy

New data transfer rules pursued to keep out China and Russia

Japan, U.S. and South Korea seek alternative to APEC framework

16 May 2022
A staff member sprays disinfectant on a truck at a logistics base in Shanghai on May 1: This is not good for businesses operating in China.
Opinion

Beijing's zero-COVID policy does what Trump's trade war could not

Signs that multinationals are getting serious about pulling out of China

12 May 2022
New York foodies are now paying even more for sushi, thanks to a perfect storm of higher costs. (Photo by Maho Kawachi)
Food & Beverage

New York's top-shelf sushi surges past $1,000 a meal

Transport costs, rice drought and labor shortage put restaurants in a bind

9 May 2022
Port of Long Beach in California. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is part of U.S. President Joe Biden's push to build an economic sphere in the region to rival China's.
International relations

Japan seeks quick start to U.S.-led Indo-Pacific economic framework

Allies to work with 'like-minded countries' for Washington's alternative to CPTPP

6 May 2022