Markets
U.S. stocks surge to record, led by tech, as Fed starts easing cycle
Falling jobless claims add fuel to expectations of soft landing
Business deals
Seiko Epson to buy U.S. printing software company for $590m
The deal for California-based Fiery is Japanese company's biggest since 2003 listing
#techAsia
Tech's climate cost and TikTok's day in court
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Business deals
KKR deploys '2-step' counter to Bain in Fuji Soft takeover bid
With 30% of shares likely secure, new plan aims to acquire remaining at the same price
Artificial intelligence
U.N. urges AI cooperation as 118 countries absent from global talks
No formal international agency needed at this point, report says
Finance
Fed cuts rates for first time in 4 years, by half a percentage point
Yen at 142 to dollar following news of lower U.S. interest rates
Transportation
U.S. sues Singaporean owner, operator of cargo ship that wrecked Baltimore bridge
Justice Department calls disaster 'entirely avoidable' result of 'foreseeable errors'
Business deals
U.S. authority postpones decision on Nippon Steel deal
Maintaining American jobs and opposition to tariffs two issues that need to be addressed
Indo-Pacific
U.S. and India to hold first dialogue on Indian Ocean this fall
'This is the new frontier,' Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell tells Congress
Cybersecurity
FBI strikes second Chinese hacking group, director says
Chinese IT firm accused of operating 'Flax Typhoon,' collecting intelligence
Travel & Leisure
U.S. credit card spending triples in Japan as tourists hit golf courses
Americans spend more on experiences, from sports to theme parks and lodging
Trade
Japan's exports grew for the ninth straight month in August
Shipments to the U.S. narrowly fell for first decline in almost three years
Artificial intelligence
Microsoft and BlackRock to launch $30bn fund for AI infrastructure
Investment vehicle aims to help enhance AI supply chains and energy sourcing
Business deals
U.S. Steel CEO confident Nippon Steel deal will close 'on its merits'
Burritt eyes 'better and bigger' strategy with Japanese suitor
Automobiles
Japan's Koito to boost automotive lighting capacity in Mexico, Brazil
Toyota supplier to invest in Americas as demand grows
Indo-Pacific
Asian NATO proposal by Japan's Ishiba seen as 'fantasy' in U.S.
'It's not what we're looking for,' Biden official says of LDP candidate's idea
Defense
China-Pakistan defense ties threatened by new U.S. sanctions
Fresh measures from Washington target Chinese ballistic missile companies
Crime
Suspected would-be Trump assassin has criminal history, ties to Ukraine war
Ryan Routh, accused of gun-related offenses, had criticized the ex-U.S. president online
Semiconductors
Intel to make custom AI chip for Amazon Web Services
Chipmaker also awarded up to $3bn in government funding for chips for U.S. military
Asia Insight
Japan's next prime minister: Old guard, young blood or first woman?
9 candidates line up to lead LDP, which has ruled country for 65 of last 69 years
Retail
Uniqlo sister brand GU launches New York HQ in U.S. push
Japanese budget brand looks to expand beyond Asia toward goal of tripling revenue
US-China tensions
TikTok fights sell-or-ban law in first U.S. court hearing
Judges question whether app's Chinese ownership excludes it from constitutional protection
Media & Entertainment
'Shogun' dominates Emmys as Hollywood pursues diversity on-screen
Tale of feudal Japan wins over viewers embracing subtitles and new perspectives
Business trends
Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields
New database shows Chinese outbound investment behavior has changed postpandemic
Media & Entertainment
'Shogun' claims best drama series at TV's Emmy awards
Japanese stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai win acting awards