Indo-Pacific
Trump comeback threatens to scuttle IPEF in its infancy
Economic framework's supply chain agreement goes into effect Saturday
Defense
U.S. faces 4 threats but only equipped for 1 war, experts say
Since 2018, the military has focused on defeating a single great power rival
Markets
Historic stock rallies fuel investor optimism as China apathy lingers
Investors still bullish on Asia-Pacific while Chinese economy loses steam
Opinion
Gridlock has put U.S. strategic advantages in the Pacific at risk
Failure to fund pacts with 3 island nations would leave void for China to fill
Energy
Hydrogen power for AI: Honda expands fuel cell drive to U.S. data centers
Generators for tech giants could help its cars compete on cost
US-China tensions
U.S. export curbs on China won't extend to legacy chips: official
Assistant commerce secretary says controls are 'as narrow as possible'
Supply Chain
Google plans to begin Pixel phone production in India in Q2
Search engine giant joins Apple, Samsung in tapping big South Asian market
Semiconductors
Nvidia revenue more than triples as AI hits 'tipping point'
China sales hit by U.S. export ban, but chipmaker starts shipments of compliant models
Semiconductors
Intel joins 1.4-nanometer chip race against TSMC and Samsung
U.S. chipmaker wins Microsoft as foundry customer with AI demand rising
Opinion
Biden's neglect of the Quad carries Indo-Pacific risks
Summitry seems suspended amid U.S. effort to ease tensions with China
Semiconductors
U.S. needs another CHIPS Act to lead world, says Raimondo
Commerce secretary pushes for more investment into semiconductors
US-China tensions
Eyeing China, Biden signs order to defend ports against cyberattacks
Chinese-made shipping cranes could be remotely-controlled, admiral warns
Travel & Leisure
AI commitment gives competitive edge: Expedia CEO
Major online travel agency increases focus on the tech to personalize service
The Nikkei View
China should not underestimate impact of inward FDI plunge
Focus on Communist Party power consolidation, anti-spying campaign turn off overseas investors
Semiconductors
U.S. boosts chipmaker GlobalFoundries as China worries mount
But Chinese rivals aren't main concern in competitive foundry sector, expert says
Politics
Asian American high school admissions case won't see Supreme Court review
Parents have fought against what they call discrimination at Virginia school
Trade war
Trump likely to raise tariffs on China in two steps, former official says
Japan and Europe would also be in the trade line of fire if ex-president reelected
Politics
China building up tech for 'censorship apparatus,' U.S. report says
Analysis highlights Beijing's efforts to sway global opinion on Taiwan, other issues
Automobiles
Hybrids lead EVs in sales growth as drivers seek convenience
Japanese automakers like Toyota poised to benefit from surge
Market Spotlight
Japan's revamped NISA program seen benefiting U.S., Indian stocks
Japanese retail continues to favor foreign equities even as domestic stocks surge
U.S. elections 2024
Japan steps up lobbying in Washington, hedging for Trump's return
Embassy retains an army of advisers, but weak currency causes headaches
Comment
Putin awaits Trump's return as clock ticks on their time in power
Russia leader, former U.S. president and Biden have surpassed average life expectancies
Currencies
Mexican peso hits 15-year high against yen amid oil rebound
Interest rate gap whets appetite of Japan retail investors
Supply Chain
Japan's Kyocera to build U.S. satellite parts plant in Pennsylvania
New factory will make timing devices used for navigation and communication
Electronics
Daikin chases energy-saving tech with eye on Samsung-Tesla tie-up
Japanese AC manufacturer taps demand for efficient inverters and heat pumps