Semiconductors
China will make just 2% of most advanced chips by 2032, report says
U.S. set to triple its semiconductor manufacturing capacity due to CHIPS Act
Indo-Pacific
Philippines first, India later, as U.S. prioritizes 'Squad' allies
White House turns attention to Beijing-Manila tensions in South China Sea
Technology
BYD Americas CEO says EV maker is not TikTok or Huawei
Chinese EV giant has no plan to enter US as country becomes less an open market
US-China tensions
Trump ex-envoy 'reassures' Taiwan on U.S. support against 'belligerent' Xi
VP-elect Hsiao tells forum Taipei must 'invest in building our strength first'
IPO
Jollibee founder Tony Tan backs hotel SPAC deal despite lull in IPOs
Philippine fast-food king plans to disrupt hospitality sector with Hotel101
Semiconductors
Intel assembles Japan team for chipmaking automation
Tie-up aims to mitigate geopolitical risks in 'back-end' production
Companies
Warren Buffett tells why Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile is nearing $200bn
'We only swing at pitches we like,' billionaire investor says
Retail
In China, Costco, Sam's Club make play for thrifty shoppers
Membership-based chains hang on to customers with low prices, free samples
US-China tensions
TikTok under U.S. ownership makes sense, Jake Sullivan says
National security adviser finds 'no reason' why divestment should not happen
Markets
Warren Buffett saw 'compelling' reasons to buy Japan trading houses
Prominent investor downplays unloading Apple shares at Berkshire annual meeting
Companies
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reduces large Apple stake
Sale may signal legendary investor's change of heart over U.S. tech company
Indo-Pacific
China's territorial claims illegal, deceptive: U.S. Indo-Pacific chief
Adm. Samuel Paparo says Beijing's actions go further than 'gray zone'
International relations
U.S. will press North Korea to resolve abductions issue: special envoy
Aging families of Japanese abductees raise 'extreme sense of urgency,' Julie Turner says
Currencies
Yen surges against dollar, but weakness concerns remain
Finance minister declines comment on currency's level or suspected intervention earlier
Interview
Airbnb CEO says Asia-Pacific has 'greatest growth potential'
Platform using tools to spread out travel to address overtourism
Comment
Kishida tapped Reagan speech writer to press U.S. for Ukraine aid
Japanese prime minister mixed in humor to make his case to Congress
Defense
U.S., Australia, Japan, Philippines eye more maritime exercises
Four-way meeting follows recent South China Sea aggression by China
Technology
Apple CEO calls China 'the most competitive market in the world' as iPhone sales drop
Japan and Asia-Pacific lead revenue decline in the January-March quarter
Indo-Pacific
U.S. Navy to identify which Indo-Pacific shipyards it can use in wartime
Up to six repair availabilities requested in countries like Japan, South Korea and India
Defense
Japan eyes high-level talks on U.S. nuclear umbrella: defense minister
New framework would elevate discussion on American extended deterrence
US-China tensions
U.S. law firm Mayer Brown confirms split from China operations
Hong Kong entity JSM to oversee Beijing and Shanghai offices
Currencies
Yen's surge after Fed announcement stirs fresh intervention talk
Data suggests authorities possibly pumped in $19bn to prop up yen
Economy
OECD upgrades global growth outlook as U.S. outperforms
China to grow faster than expected, with EU, Japan remaining sluggish
Politics
Anti-China sentiment in U.S. grows over past 4 years, Pew survey says
Over 40% of Americans see Beijing as an enemy; 81% hold unfavorable view
China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping sends a message but no flowers to Antony Blinken
China's symbolism indicates that relations with U.S. are deteriorating further