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
Bangladesh turmoil
Bangladesh eyes 'reset, reform, restart' after U.S. delegation visit
Washington pledges aid as caretaker government pushes toward elections
Crime
Trump safe after new assassination attempt; suspect arrested
Gunman apprehended by sheriff's deputies; no motive given
US-China tensions
China frees American pastor who U.S. says was wrongly jailed
David Lin had been imprisoned for life since 2006 on contract fraud charges
US-China tensions
American and Chinese military leaders discuss South China Sea and more
Routine talks had only resumed in January after two-year suspension
International relations
U.S. committed to Bangladesh economic growth, to give $202m more in aid
Deal signed after interim government's Yunus appealed $5bn to stabilize economy
Opinion
AUKUS needs more than submarines to make its bold vision a reality
Increased public engagement is key to pact's mission to deter China
Electric vehicles
Chinese EVs still cheaper than Teslas in U.S. after tariff hike
Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price
Datawatch
Renewable energy wasted worldwide due to lack of power grids
Power equal to 480 nuclear reactors unused in U.S. and Europe
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong hosts flurry of forums, cozying up to non-Western partners
U.S.-led democracies conspicuously absent as city woos mainland, ASEAN, Middle East
Business deals
Nippon Steel bid for U.S. Steel faces Sept. 23 review deadline, sources say
National security panel could grant request by companies to extend review another 90 days
Currencies
Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian currencies gain as dollar weakens
Southeast Asia enjoys growth; political fears sink Turkish lira, Mexican peso
US-China tensions
U.S. to start steep China tariff hikes on EVs, solar cells, on Sept. 27
Industry group warns of potential for disrupting chip-related supply chains
Automobiles
GM pivots to Hyundai from Honda in shifting EV landscape
U.S. and South Korean partners aim to bring down costs to compete with Chinese rivals
Retail
China's Shein and Temu face end to tariff-free imports into U.S.
White House to propose rules to limit 'loophole' for small shipments
Business deals
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel send letter to Biden on merger plans
Move followed reports president was preparing to block deal; contents not disclosed
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Media & Entertainment
Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over bill on falsehoods
Canberra could fine social media firms for failing to prevent spread of misinformation
International relations
U.S. imposes sanctions on Cambodian tycoon over scam centers
Ly Yong Phat, has career as Hun Sen's personal adviser
U.S. elections 2024
China strategy largely absent from Harris, Trump campaigns
U.S. presidential debate referenced China 13 times, but mostly on tariffs
Automobiles
GM, Hyundai Motor to explore joint vehicle development projects
Potential partnership could encompass wide range of technologies
Pharmaceuticals
Moderna to launch skin cancer vaccine as soon as 2025: CEO
U.S. company hopes new shots will offset falling sales of COVID vaccine
U.S. elections 2024
Trump-era immigration fears drive spike in U.S. green card applications
Companies accelerate paperwork to secure residency of foreign workers
Business deals
Nippon Steel faces risks over U.S. Steel buyout even if deal goes through
Presidential order would halt negotiations, lawyer says