Defense
Taiwan defense strategic ambiguity needs clarifying: U.S. analyst
Next American president should uphold Biden's pledge of military action, Matt Pottinger argues
International relations
U.S. State Department to send diplomatic advisers to American cities
Biden seeks 'foreign policy for the middle class,' envoy for subnational diplomacy says
US-China tensions
Biden unveils major China tariff hikes with EV rate to hit 100%
Administration will 'closely monitor' companies that try to avoid tariffs
Defense
Japan to take on servicing of F-15 and F-16 U.S. fighter jets
Greater domestic maintenance capacity will save time and money
Food & Beverage
Japan's restaurant chains turn to U.S., China as weak yen bites
Overseas locations will soon outnumber branches back home, Nikkei tally shows
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Technology
U.S. and China to hold first talks on AI risks in Geneva
No joint statements or agreements expected to be made in Tuesday meeting
Opinion
Asia-Pacific free trade pacts have been a big success for the U.S.
Singapore agreement shows benefits in terms of strategic competition with China
Business trends
Japan's tatami makers lay foundation for overseas sales
Traditional aesthetics attract customers from U.S. and Europe
Interview
Oracle CEO Safra Catz sees tech solving tech's problems
In interview, top executive highlights AI's potential and importance of diversity
Companies
Chinese EV maker Zeekr soars 34% on NYSE debut
Company is the first major Chinese IPO in the U.S. since 2021
Food & Beverage
Japan group led by Royal Holdings starts U.S. sushi business
Trading house Sojitz also part of new California joint venture
Ukraine war
U.S. weighs sanctions on Chinese banks over Russia military support
Washington takes aim at workarounds seen shoring up Ukraine invasion
Electric cars in China
China EVs soar in Brazil, threatening Fiat, GM and VW dominance
BYD, Chery and Great Wall look to Latin America as trade tensions with West flare
Opinion
Next U.S.-China chip battle will require more than export controls
Washington could seek to ban import of common products with 'legacy' semiconductors
US-China tensions
U.S. moves to sanction China military vendor CETC's chip arm
Latest additions to trade restrictions list further limit Beijing's access to American tech
Business deals
Japan's Sega Sammy to sell seaside resort to U.S. investment firm Fortress
Move comes as Seagaia swings back to profit amid tourism boom
International relations
China outweighs Ukraine war as U.S. security priority: Trump-linked group
Ex-aides in America First institute lay foreign policy groundwork for possible second term
Energy
Japan's Mitsui invests $200m to build Texas solar farm
Trading house hopes to sell electricity directly to U.S. factories and companies
Defense
U.S. will defend Japan, Taiwan if Trump wins election: H.R. McMaster
Former security adviser thinks Trump would be 'convinced' of need for troops in region
Food & Beverage
10 years after Jim Beam deal, Suntory drops bourbon name from U.S. unit
Japanese company aims to enhance group cooperation and global reach
Business deals
U.S. Steel deal will have smooth road after election, Nippon Steel says
Japanese steelmaker says it will work to win over American company's stakeholders
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Politics
South Korea's Yoon calls for boosting ties with Japan and the U.S.
President announces new ministry to deal with birthrate 'national emergency'
Technology
Microsoft to build $3.3bn AI data center on old Foxconn site
Biden touts investment in Wisconsin, a critical state in election
Finance
U.S. public funds invested in TikTok owner ByteDance: report
More than $9bn could be tied to outcome of Washington-TikTok battle