Economy
U.S. consumer prices fall in June, delivering surprise hit to inflation
0.1% dip bolsters expectations that Federal Reserve will prepare for rate cuts
International relations
NATO labels China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war efforts
Alliance plans dialogue with Indo-Pacific partners on defense industrial cooperation
Trade
U.S. and Mexico clamp down on Chinese steel imports
Brazil and other Latin American countries raise trade barriers amid influx
U.S. elections 2024
Let Biden focus on NATO first, Pelosi says of election talk
Democratic heavyweight calls on colleagues to 'hold off' until week is over
Indo-Pacific
NATO to launch 4 projects with Indo-Pacific partners, including AI and cyber
Global 'arsenal of democracy' will help allies adapt to shifting security landscape
Business deals
Itochu invests in U.S. hydrogen aircraft engine maker ZeroAvia
Japanese trading house to provide fuel and sales support
Indo-Pacific
NATO to expand defense industrial cooperation to Indo-Pacific
Alliance aims to tap production capacity of South Korea, Japan and Australia
Defense
U.S. Navy visits former base in Vietnam's strategic Cam Ranh Bay
Ex-defense official has said U.S. presence in area would send firm message to China
Finance
Australia, U.S. to tackle Pacific's fall in correspondent banks
'Worrying trend' hurts financial access, stability in region, U.S. official says
Opinion
Japan's tacit NATO membership acts as bridge for global security
Facing threats from Russia, China, North Korea, Tokyo deepens bonds with alliance
Politics
U.S. seeks security review of land buys near more military bases
Chinese-owned property near missile base received divestment order in May
Crime
Chinese student pleads guilty to violating U.S. espionage act
Shi Fengyun is accused of violating rarely used provisions of the Espionage Act
Wealth Management
U.S. investor Ares taps ex-SMBC executive to lead Japan expansion
Alternative-investment firm sees growth opportunities in government policy shift
U.S. elections 2024
'NATO week' kicks off with world's eyes on Biden
75th anniversary summit comes as more Democrats call for candidate switch
Business trends
U.S. law firms hasten retreat from mainland China
Dechert and Weil withdraw from second-largest economy
Defense
Australia to purchase U.S.-made 'killer drones'
Adoption of armed drones by Canberra has been slow, expert says
Inflation
Cheaper meals are back in China, Japan and U.S. -- for different reasons
McDonald's fights inflation fatigue with $5 deal while Chinese chain offers $1 breakfast
Semiconductors
Texas governor pursues Japan, Taiwan, South Korea chip investments
Armed with $1.4bn fund, Abbott embarks on economic mission to lure businesses
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Supply Chain
Milwaukee Tool sued for alleged Chinese forced labor
Former Chinese prisoner says he was forced to make gloves in brutal conditions
Artificial intelligence
China leads in generative AI patent applications, U.N. agency says
U.S. a distant second by this yardstick but No. 1 by some others
Immigration
U.S. deports 116 Chinese migrants in first 'large charter flight' in 5 years
Immigration under intense scrutiny in race for the White House
The Nikkei View
World left anxious after U.S. presidential debate
Neither candidate offers realistic plan for improving global stability
U.S. elections 2024
Biden's re-election bid faces growing Democrat doubts
Pressure mounting on U.S. president following shaky debate performance
Automobiles
Tesla shares rally as Q2 deliveries fall less than expected
Incentives help EV maker achieve increase from previous quarter
Opinion
Asian officials brace for Trump 2.0 after Biden debate meltdown
Few relish prospect of more of the chaos wrought by former president's first term