Business deals
Seven & i's slumping stock price raises takeover risk
Japan 7-Eleven parent's structural reforms fail to impress investors
Economy
U.S., China agree to work more closely in times of financial stress
The fifth Financial Working Group meeting concluded as trade tensions rise
Artificial intelligence
Japan's Mitsubishi Corp. to invest in Andrew Ng's next AI fund
Trading house aims to train dozens of engineers, data analysts each year
Business deals
Japan 7-Eleven parent to mull takeover offer from Canada's Couche-Tard
Deal could create a top global retail group centered on convenience stores
Middle East crisis
Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew push for Gaza cease-fire
U.S. secretary of state to meet with Netanyahu in 10th trip to region since war began
Comment
What does North Korea have in store for the next U.S. president?
Pyongyang couches hopes for better ties in hard-line rhetoric
International relations
South Korea, Japan, U.S. leaders renew ties on regional challenges
Yoon's office issues joint statement a year after trilateral summit at Camp David
Society
Japanese American WWII detainees honored in book that lists every name
Monument to 'console spirits' pieces together fragmented records to preserve history
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris courts votes of high-income Indian Americans
Indian American population grew 55% over decade into influential group
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to tackle costs, lower taxes in economy speech
Democratic presidential nominee proposes ban on 'price gouging' by grocers
Myanmar Crisis
U.S. meets Myanmar opposition, pledges expanded support
Virtual talks come after China urges ASEAN countries to help with peace process
Food & Beverage
Marubeni serves Tim Hortons coffee in Malaysia with local flavors
Canadian chain expands in Southeast Asia after Singapore entry
Trade war
U.S. lawmakers push for clampdown on tariff-dodging Chinese imports
Proposals include tightening 'de minimis' import rules, stronger enforcement
Middle East crisis
Gaza cease-fire talks paused with plans to resume next week
U.S. warns much work still needs to be done as Blinken prepares to meet Netanyahu
Media & Entertainment
Fortnite creator Epic's app store launch ensures 'more freedom' for developers: CEO
New regulations aim to break Apple, Google's dominance in mobile app market
US-China tensions
Chinese chip equipment maker AMEC sues U.S. over military blacklist
Move follows lidar maker Hesai's legal challenge against Department of Defense
Markets
U.S. indexes end higher as retail sales soothe slowdown fears
Nasdaq gains more than 2%, with S&P 500 and Dow also rising
Commodities
Gold ETF inflows reach 2-year high, driven by expected U.S. rate cut
Heightened geopolitical risks also spur global flight to safety
Food & Beverage
Japan grilled-steak operator to offer plant-based meat in U.S.
Fujiya readies pitch for vegan-friendly food in New York and Los Angeles
Equities
U.S. Nasdaq steps up scrutiny of Chinese company listings
Heightened screening comes amid concerns over market volatility
Startups
Andreessen Horowitz to open Japan office for funding startups
Japan emerging as alternative to riskier China and higher-rate, tighter U.S.
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
U.S. elections 2024
Indian town celebrates 'daughter' Kamala Harris with billboard, prayers
U.S. vice-president's run for top job in Washington has India media buzzing
U.S. elections 2024
Trump's China comments to Musk hint at pragmatic approach: analysts
Former president signals different calculations over use of force from Biden
Insurance
Japan's Meiji Yasuda boosts U.S. strategy with Allstate unit deal
With little room to grow at home, insurers turn to world's largest market