Finance
Japan stocks have 'more upside' amid weak yen: BlackRock's Larry Fink
CEO welcomes BOJ ending negative rates and sees first Fed cut in June
Opinion
Trump's China tariff plan would be the death of the WTO
Republican presidential candidate would turn 'MFN' principle on its head
Semiconductors
Intel to receive up to $8.5bn in U.S. CHIPS Act grant
Company will be 'biggest' recipient of subsidies, with TSMC likely to follow
Sports
Shohei Ohtani fever drives $150m windfall from MLB Seoul Series
Dodgers' Japanese superstar a huge draw for South Korean baseball fans
International relations
South Korea's Yoon, Biden call for defending elections against fake news
First democracy summit held in Asia tackles disinformation, AI threats
Defense
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command seeks extra $11bn with eye on Guam defense
Shield against Chinese missiles for Pacific territory among top priorities in request
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong's new security law raises international concerns
Japan, West voice worries about waning freedoms, but Beijing celebrates
The Nikkei View
Politics should not thwart Nippon Steel's plan to buy U.S. Steel
Protectionism and economic nationalism will ultimately harm American interests
Technology
Japan should build its own AI, Nvidia's Jensen Huang says
U.S. chipmaker looks for opportunities in 'sovereign AI' in Asia
Semiconductors
Nvidia looks to procure high-bandwidth memory chips from Samsung
Rival SK Hynix gets a head start in HBM3E mass production
Finance
U.S. investment firm AllianceBernstein cuts research team
Jobs in Hong Kong and Europe are being reduced
Semiconductors
U.S.-China doomsday scenario 'not likely to happen': Nvidia's Jensen Huang
American chip giant's partnership with TSMC is 'one of the closest,' says CEO
Companies
Boeing, Meta join U.S. business delegation to Vietnam
Companies weigh investment opportunities amid 'friendshoring' push
Business deals
Nippon Steel to move U.S. base to Pittsburgh after U.S. Steel deal
Japanese steelmaker seeks closer ties with community to smooth purchase
Technology
TSMC, Intel suppliers delay U.S. plants on surging costs, labor crunch
At least 5 chemical makers slow expansion as industry awaits CHIPS Act funds
Cryptocurrencies
Binance CEO touts 'compliance focused' culture after U.S. plea deal
Richard Teng says third-party monitor, shortlist for physical HQ are on the way
Supply Chain
U.S. to finance $500m in green exports to Vietnam
Clean energy, infrastructure and climate projects may get Exim Bank loans
International relations
China and North Korea applaud Putin's election victory
India offers congratulations while West slams results, Japan urges end to aggression
International relations
U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit
High-level talks at White House come as South China Sea tensions flare
Semiconductors
Nvidia aims to become 'TSMC for AI' with new software platform
U.S. tech giant expands into services in bid to broaden its revenue stream
Semiconductors
Nvidia unveils Blackwell GPU for AI as successor to Hopper chip
Company says new chip 'will be subject to U.S. export restrictions'
Automobiles
Nvidia deepens BYD ties as it taps China EV makers' demand for AI
U.S. chipmaker sees big opportunities even if it can't sell them its best chips
Commodities
Sluggish grain prices from bumper crop threaten production cuts
Unwinding of built-up short positions could mark turning point for soft market
Food & Beverage
Japan's scallops, spurned by China, head to high-end U.S. market
Processed in Mexico, sushi-grade untreated shellfish fetches twice the price
Electronics
Japan's Funai to repair, resell used electronics in U.S. on Amazon
Manufacturer to offer TVs, printers and other products at discount