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
Crime
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to be freed after U.S. plea bargain
Deal ends imprisonment in Britain and allows him to return home to Australia
Society
U.S. upgrades Vietnam in human-trafficking report despite concerns
State Department cites failure to investigate complicit government officials
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on China and Taiwan
Candidates clash on how much clarity there should be on defending the island
Automobiles
Tesla leads auto industry in profit per vehicle, earnings show
Toyota and Honda rank highest on growth thanks to hybrid boom
Transportation
China-North America flights just 20% of pre-pandemic level
Geopolitical tensions slow recovery as travel demand to other regions soars
Opinion
China's spilling of Filipino blood shows more U.S. support needed
Mutual defense treaty could be applied to 'gray zone' tactics in South China Sea
International relations
Dalai Lama arrives in New York on trip for medical treatment
Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has faced health problems for years
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on the economy and trade
Neither candidate shows willingness to sign new free trade deals
Defense
New U.S. Okinawa unit to counter 'China aggression': Marine chief
Regiment to have long-range firepower to sink ships from islands
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on Indo-Pacific and Quad
Trump revived four-way group, but key adviser omitted bloc in recent article
Business deals
Nippon Steel sees path toward U.S. Steel deal after November election
Management expects political climate to be calmer following presidential race
Defense
South Korea's Hanwha agrees to acquire American shipyard for $100m
U.S. Navy Secretary Del Toro calls Philly Shipyard bid a 'game-changing milestone'
U.S. elections 2024
Trump, Biden aides lay out China playbooks ahead of elections
Republicans call for clear decoupling, while Democrats stress working with partners
Immigration
Chinese migrants to U.S. look for detour as Ecuador halts visa waiver
Mexico might offer a more expensive option but only for those with certain visas
Politics
India immigration crackdown sparks fear among outspoken diaspora
Modi government accused of clamping down on visa-free entry for critics
Supply Chain
Micron plans HBM expansion in U.S. and mulls production in Malaysia
Memory chip maker is chasing South Korean rivals SK Hynix and Samsung
Artificial intelligence
HPE to supply $200m in Nvidia-powered servers for Japan AI supercomputer
Upgrade will help develop models for generative artificial intelligence, CEO says
Finance
Japan investment influx fueled by more than weak yen: KKR co-CEO
Bae cites economic revival and governance as firm eyes over $6bn in spending
Wealth Management
China to see biggest millionaire exodus in 2024 as many head to U.S.
'Perfect storm' of tensions and uncertainty spurs record global wealth shift, report shows
Finance
Citigroup to offer banking services to Japan's midsize firms
U.S. financial group sees favorable business environment for expansion
Indo-Pacific
U.S. shows Japanese officials ICBM launch procedures
Disclosure of Wyoming visit seen as signal to China and Russia
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan defense startups draw interest from U.S. venture capital
Government push for stronger defenses seen accelerating industry's growth
Technology
IBM and Japan institute team up to develop next-gen quantum computer
New unit is expected to perform at a level 75 times higher than current models
Interview
Apple leans on Japan partners to promote Vision Pro: lead developer
Canon 3D lens and new apps will help widen headset's appeal, says Mike Rockwell