Commodities
BHP and Canada's Lundin join forces in $3bn South American copper play
Australian giant shows ambition to mine the energy transition metal
Business trends
Singapore's Temasek plans to invest up to $30bn in U.S. over next 5 years
Will target sectors such as health care, financial services and tech
Food & Beverage
Japan snack giant Calbee looks to bring AI to potato chips
Company seeks U.S. startups to make healthier snacks and greener packaging
Automobiles
Chinese robotaxi operator WeRide files for U.S. IPO
Startup looks to raise up to $500m for expansion efforts
Business deals
Nippon Steel goes straight to the mill to shore up U.S. Steel deal
Japanese steelmaker stages charm offensive to overcome opposition to buyout
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International relations
Quad countries agree to expand Indo-Pacific cyber, maritime initiatives
Australia, India, Japan, U.S. 'seriously concerned' about East and South China seas
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Politics
Venezuela's Maduro defies exit polls to claim third presidential term
U.S. says the announced result does not reflect people's will or votes
Media & Entertainment
Yoasobi, Creepy Nuts lead Sony's new wave of J-pop to the U.S.
Connection to anime is a unique strength of Japanese music, Sony Music executive says
Defense
Japan, U.S. unveil 'most significant' defense upgrade amid 'global threats'
U.S. to 'reconstitute' Japan-based forces to enhance contingency coordination
Defense
U.S. to boost alliance with unified command for its forces in Japan
Countries to create working group to iron out details on cooperation
International relations
Blinken chides Beijing's 'escalating actions' in South China Sea
Russia's Lavrov says U.S. 'enflaming atmosphere' on Korean peninsula at summit
Society
L.A.'s Little Tokyo fights to survive to the next generation
Soaring property values, gentrification and aging threaten iconic enclave
Interview
Yellen suggests Japan's yen intervention differs from typical manipulation
Exclusive: U.S. treasury chief says 'beggar thy neighbor' policies should not be used
Pharmaceuticals
Alzheimer's drug from Eisai and Biogen rejected in Europe
Leqembi seen offering small improvement while risking bleeding in brain
Transportation
Hitachi wins $720m train order for Philadelphia subway
Contract for 200 rail cars is company's second biggest ever in U.S.
US-China tensions
China becomes a punching bag for assertive U.S. states
Restrictions on land purchases, TikTok and investments seek to curb Chinese influence
Defense
Palau-based radar delayed despite U.S. focus on 2nd island chain
Air Force says construction issues slow project amid funding review
South China Sea
China says Philippine allies meddling in South China Sea dispute
Foreign minister Wang slams U.S, Japan, South Korea, EU at ASEAN-China meeting
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Comment
Would Trump defend Taiwan?
Former U.S. president may see issue simply as leverage in China talks
Indo-Pacific
China, Russia bombers fly off Alaska, trigger first U.S. intercept
Two partners expand joint activity from Asia to East Pacific
Cryptocurrencies
Franklin Templeton and SBI team up to bring bitcoin ETFs to Japan
New joint venture will prepare for Japanese approval of cryptocurrency funds
Economy
U.S. economy grows at 2.8% annualized rate, topping forecast
GDP growth regains steam in 2nd quarter; inflation slows
Opinion
The West is no longer the center of global affairs
As populism rises and emerging nations assert themselves, G-7 dominance fades
U.S. elections 2024
Biden tells the nation 'the idea of America lies in your hands'
President says in Oval Office speech he is passing the torch to a new generation