Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, and former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta are sworn in before the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party on Capitol Hill on Jan. 30.
Energy

Biden's LNG pause will hurt allies, ex-officials tell Congress

Former cabinet secretaries Panetta and Pompeo call decision a mistake

31 January 2024
: A gas flare on an oil production platform is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf.
Commodities

Iran's oil exports reach 5-year high, with China as top buyer

Rising supply from sanctions-hit country tamps down prices amid tensions

31 January 2024
Artificial intelligence, especially generative AI, took the tech sector by storm in 2023.
Technology

Hunt for future AI winners heats up amid tech earnings season

TSMC, Nvidia and IBM shares gain on generative AI boom, while Intel falls behind

30 January 2024
Then-U.S. President Donald Trump sits behind the Resolute desk in the Oval Office in July 2019. Trump has compared China to the desk and Taiwan to the tip of a Sharpie.
U.S. elections 2024

Would a Trump presidency change China's calculations on Taiwan?

Republican candidate's indifference on island is among 'worst kept secrets in Washington'

30 January 2024
University of Tokyo President Teruo Fujii, Seoul National University President Ryu Hong Lim, University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos and IBM Consulting Global Managing Partner Jesus Mantas at the signing of the deal in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 18. (Photo by Juliette Perreard)
Technology

Tokyo, Seoul, Chicago universities in quantum computer deal

Funded by IBM, the $100m pact aims to develop a system and build a workforce

30 January 2024
Demand for the next-generation semiconductors is expected to be strong with the spread of artificial intelligence, which involves the processing of huge amounts of data.
Semiconductors

Japan's NTT, Intel to collaborate on cutting-edge chips using optical tech

SK Hynix to also join, with Tokyo providing $300m government support

29 January 2024
The Philippines, Japan, and the U.S conduct their first trilateral coast guard exercise off the coast of Bataan, Philippines, in June 2023.
Defense

U.S. and Philippines eye 2-plus-2 talks in Manila for first time

South China Sea will be high on agenda at March gathering -- if Austin's health permits

29 January 2024
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Indo-Pacific

Nikkei Film: Solomon Islands, the divisions created by pro-China policy

Even a hegemonic power cannot easily impose its will on the island nation

28 January 2024
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, left, met U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan in Thailand's capital. (Source photos by Reuters)
US-China tensions

Xi-Biden call at center of China-U.S. talks in Bangkok

Wang and Sullivan also discuss holding dialogue on AI risks in spring

28 January 2024
Torchlight's collection of cameras and sensors create virtual scenery for directors and other creators to test. (Torchlight)
Media & Entertainment

Sony's virtual studio aims to cut costs of Hollywood blockbusters

Torchlight facility brings ideas to reality before the filming process begins

27 January 2024
The chain's standard shio ramen costs $15.50 at the Harvard location, more than in Japan. (Photo by Yuji Uoyama)
Food & Beverage

Hokkaido ramen chain wins fans from Harvard to Southeast Asia

Santouka rings up over 80% of its sales abroad by offering taste of Japan

27 January 2024
U.S. company Virgin Galactic has successfully brought tourists to the edge of outer space. (Photo by Virgin Galactic)
Travel & Leisure

How about going on your own space odyssey in 2040?

Advances could mean extraterrestrial travel is no longer just for super-rich

27 January 2024
Rep. Mike Gallagher, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, outside the Capitol in Washington in October 2023. (Politico via AP)
Interview

China underestimates the power of U.S. Congress, ex-White House official says

'Activism' in legislative branch emerges as key force in the relationship, Evan Medeiros notes

27 January 2024
As uncertainty around tariffs and sanctions rises ahead of the U.S. presidential elections, more and more Asian companies are vying for access to the inner workings of the White House. 
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks

Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The Washington watchers

Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations

26 January 2024
Intel reported 63.5% year-on-year revenue growth for its foundry business on Thursday. 
Semiconductors

Intel doubles down on foundry as AI drives up demand

U.S. chip giant returned to growth in Q4 but warns of headwinds

26 January 2024
Delta Air Lines saw profits rise while American Airlines' profit decreased in the fourth quarter from a year ago.
Transportation

Asia-Pacific flights return for U.S. carriers, but profit concerns linger

China routes remain fraction of pre-pandemic levels as service slowly resumes

26 January 2024
U.S. and Japanese planes conduct a defense training exercise in the Indo-Pacific region in 2020. (U.S. Air Force via Reuters)
Defense

U.S. military eyes Japan's participation in autonomous aircraft program

Air Force secretary says it's 'quite clear' China trying to counter American power

26 January 2024
Intel aims to become the world's second-largest chip foundry by 2030.
Semiconductors

Intel partners with Taiwan's No. 2 chipmaker UMC in Arizona

Deal on 12-nm tech comes as U.S. company works to boost foundry business

26 January 2024
Toray has one of the world's top shares in reverse osmosis membranes. (Photo by Shin Watanabe)
Materials

Toray to boost Saudi, U.S. output of water treatment membranes

Demand for desalination and other methods rises with global warming

26 January 2024
Inter-American Development Bank President Ilan Goldfajn spoke with Nikkei in Tokyo during a recent trip to Japan. (Photo by Manami Yamada)
Interview

Latin America ready to help solve global crises, IDB chief says

Inter-American Bank's Ilan Goldfajn seeks Japan tie-ups as region rises on world stage

25 January 2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and current President Joe Biden. Asian countries are watching closely how the U.S. presidential election will play out and what impact it will have on their countries should Trump be elected.
Comment

Asia braces for Trump comeback and major U.S. policy reversal

Fears mount the former president might kill Biden-led IPEF economic deal

25 January 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Automobiles

Elon Musk: China automakers would 'demolish' rivals without trade barriers

Tesla CEO says competitor BYD still an important battery supplier

25 January 2024
A Tesla showroom in Shanghai. More than half the vehicles the company delivered worldwide in 2023 were produced in China.
25 January 2024
Aerlyte produced a prototype of a composite material cargo bed for Toyota's pickup truck. (Photo by Noriyuki Doi)
Automobiles

U.S.-China startup aims to grow role in Toyota parts supply chain

Aerlyte sees opportunity with strong, lightweight composite material

25 January 2024
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a rally in advance of the New Hampshire presidential primary election in Rochester, New Hampshire on Jan. 21. 
U.S. elections 2024

Trump projected as winner of New Hampshire Republican primary

Path narrows for Nikki Haley as former president takes first two states

24 January 2024