US-China tensions
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security
Indo-Pacific
U.S. faces aircraft carrier shortage as tensions rise everywhere
With no East Coast flattops ready to deploy, Europe needs to fill gap, analysts say
Adani Group
Hindenburg rejects Indian regulator's claims over Adani short sale
U.S. company 'distorted' facts about conglomerate, says market watchdog
Taiwan tensions
Biden, Trump and the evolving Taiwan 'strategic ambiguity' debate
As some call for 'clarity' on defense, U.S. presidential rivals' stances face scrutiny
Business deals
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2bn
OTC drugmaker focuses on overseas growth amid saturated domestic market
U.S. elections 2024
U.S. Supreme Court says Trump has immunity for official acts, not private ones
Ruling tied to election case is first to back presidential protection from prosecution
Artificial intelligence
From Indonesia to India to U.S., AI creeps into elections
Avatars and interpreters help candidates connect with voters, but deepfakes pose risk
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Eisai aims for 2030 U.S. release of new Alzheimer's drug
Pharma hopes to use in combination with lecanemab for greater effectiveness
Inflation
U.S. inflation cools in May; consumer spending rises moderately
Flat reading on prices boosts hope for Fed interest rate cuts this year
China debt crunch
Chinese developer Sino-Ocean hit with liquidation petition by U.S. bank
Market watchers expect more consolidation despite Beijing's industry rescue effort
U.S. elections 2024
Trump says China 'doesn't fear' a shaky Biden in presidential debate
Panic in Democratic Party over incumbent's performance, U.S media analysts say
International relations
Philippines and U.S. to hold 2+2 talks in 'late July,' sources say
Allies' diplomatic and defense chiefs to meet in Manila
Media & Entertainment
Naver-backed Webtoon shares jump 14% in Nasdaq debut
California-based storytelling platform founded by engineer from South Korean company
International relations
U.S. and Japan face disconnect over further China chip controls
Trilateral with South Korea produces agreement on supply chain cooperation
International relations
U.S., Japan, Philippines join to battle disinformation
Experts to discuss responses against campaigns linked to China, Russia
Defense
Japan, U.S., South Korea start military drills to counter North
East China Sea exercises span air, naval, cyber domains
US-China tensions
Pekingology 2024: U.S. think tank revives lost art of understanding China
CFR project to pore through Chinese-language material for better-informed policy
Technology
Amazon to launch Temu-style bargain corner for Chinese sellers
Section on its main website will offer goods under $20 as price battle heats up
Opinion
Nippon Steel deal shows Japan Inc. has to rethink overseas M&A
Sociopolitical factors must be key considerations in investment decision-making
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on AI, TikTok and chips
Both agree on need to outcompete China in tech, but differ on means
Crime
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads to Australia after U.S. plea
Release ends 14-year legal saga and more than five years in a British prison
Technology
Top chip packager ASE to build additional factories in U.S. and Mexico
Taiwanese company also eyes Japan expansion, if it can find land
The Big Story
China's undersea cable drive defies U.S. sanctions
'Diplomatic race' with Washington as Beijing pursues self-sufficient global network
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on immigration
U.S. border and visa policies central to one of America's most controversial issues
Transportation
Japan LCC Zipair to add 2 aircraft and routes every year, CEO says
JAL subsidiary eyes more cities in Southeast Asia, India and North America