Equities
Japanese stocks off 4% as U.S. tech stocks dive, led by Nvidia
Concerns over U.S. economy, strong yen, trigger sell-off
Artificial intelligence
Nvidia to become a big shareholder in Japan's Sakana AI
Startup to be Japan's fastest unicorn; chipmaker to also support GPU supply
Startups
Toyota-backed startup's new elderly scooters have swappable batteries
Whill looking at Asia, Europe and Canada following U.K., U.S. and Japan
Politics
Fugitive Philippine ex-mayor arrested in Indonesia
Alice Guo accused of links to Chinese crime syndicates
Business deals
Nippon Steel promises most of U.S. Steel board will be American
Governance policy comes amid resistance to deal from presidential candidates
Tea Leaves
Golden age for Hollywood's Asian leading men
New generation of cinema stars upturns traditional notions of macho male leads
Japan's leadership race
Japan LDP leadership hopefuls spar over higher investment income tax
Ishiba calls for fairer system, while opponents worry about discouraging investment
Opinion
Rising dissent in China puts Xi Jinping's vision for 2025 at risk
Economic malaise challenges CCP's social contract with the people
Property
China home presales sink to 18-year low amid unfinished properties
Fearing nondelivery, buyers look to completed homes for purchase
US-China tensions
Ex-aide to New York governor charged with acting as Chinese agent
Linda Sun blocked Taiwan representatives from meeting with officials: prosecutors
International relations
Mongolia's defiance of Putin arrest warrant shows reliance on Russia
Vital energy imports discussed in Russian leader's first visit in 5 years
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan, South Korea to agree on mutual expat evacuations from abroad
Deeper cooperation in emergencies lets Kishida highlight improving bilateral ties
Transportation
Cathay Pacific inspections find 15 A350s need new engine parts
Japan Airlines reaches out to Rolls-Royce about the components in its Airbus planes
Asia Insight
Once neglected, Asian Americans now courted in knife-edge election
Tiny margins in battleground states spotlight voters like Wisconsin's Hmong community
International relations
Japan PM Kishida starts 2-day visit to South Korea on Friday
Summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol scheduled during the stay
International relations
Hong Kong converts defense museum to focus on anti-Japan resistance
John Lee emphasizes WWII exhibits' role in today's 'patriotic education'
Supply Chain
Japan no longer iPhone display supplier as Apple ends LCD use
U.S. tech giant to switch iPhone SE's screen to OLEDs in 2025
Business deals
Bain Capital makes counteroffer to KKR's takeover bid for Fuji Soft
Rare buyout competition in Japan raises acquisition price by 5%
Technology
TSMC aims to ready next-gen silicon photonics for AI in 5 years
Chip sector driving to develop tech to boost speeds, cut power usage
International relations
Ukraine criticizes Mongolia's failure to arrest Putin
Foreign Ministry calls it 'a heavy blow to the ICC and system of criminal war'
Companies
Chinese state shipbuilders plan merger with eye on 'strong military'
CSSC Holdings, China Shipbuilding Industry aim to 'focus on major state strategy'
Japan's leadership race
Yoshimasa Hayashi enters Japan LDP leadership race
The top government spokesman has also held foreign, defense, education portfolios
Society
Bus hits students in eastern China, killing 11 and injuring 13, police say
Driver in custody as authorities investigate deadly crash in city of Tai'an
Trade war
China to start anti-dumping probe into Canada canola imports
Beijing says it will use WTO mechanism following Ottawa's 100% EV tariff
Semiconductors
Japan to establish chip research center with Intel
Facility to speed up development of equipment and materials via EUV systems