Business deals
U.S. Steel CEO confident Nippon Steel deal will close 'on its merits'
Burritt eyes 'better and bigger' strategy with Japanese suitor
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military intensifies civilian killings and arrests, U.N. report says
Forces said to have killed 5,350 civilians since Suu Kyi government deposed
Automobiles
Japan's Koito to boost automotive lighting capacity in Mexico, Brazil
Toyota supplier to invest in Americas as demand grows
Indo-Pacific
Asian NATO proposal by Japan's Ishiba seen as 'fantasy' in U.S.
'It's not what we're looking for,' Biden official says of LDP candidate's idea
Trade
Australia secures trade deal with UAE, eyes cash for critical minerals
Agreement will boost exports by AU$678m a year, minister says
Defense
China-Pakistan defense ties threatened by new U.S. sanctions
Fresh measures from Washington target Chinese ballistic missile companies
Crime
Suspected would-be Trump assassin has criminal history, ties to Ukraine war
Ryan Routh, accused of gun-related offenses, had criticized the ex-U.S. president online
Semiconductors
Intel to make custom AI chip for Amazon Web Services
Chipmaker also awarded up to $3bn in government funding for chips for U.S. military
Asia Insight
Japan's next prime minister: Old guard, young blood or first woman?
9 candidates line up to lead LDP, which has ruled country for 65 of last 69 years
Retail
Uniqlo sister brand GU launches New York HQ in U.S. push
Japanese budget brand looks to expand beyond Asia toward goal of tripling revenue
US-China tensions
TikTok fights sell-or-ban law in first U.S. court hearing
Judges question whether app's Chinese ownership excludes it from constitutional protection
Media & Entertainment
'Shogun' dominates Emmys as Hollywood pursues diversity on-screen
Tale of feudal Japan wins over viewers embracing subtitles and new perspectives
Indo-Pacific
China, Russia coast guards to start joint North Pacific exercises
Drills come as U.S. boosts security ties with Japan, South Korea, Philippines
Trade
Germany's Scholz visits Kazakhstan to boost trade in rare earths, oil
But chancellor says deals must not circumvent EU sanctions on Russia
Business trends
Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields
New database shows Chinese outbound investment behavior has changed postpandemic
Defense
German Navy says it exercised right to pass through Taiwan Strait
Two naval ships stop at Manila as nations bolster defense cooperation
Media & Entertainment
'Shogun' claims best drama series at TV's Emmy awards
Japanese stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai win acting awards
Bangladesh turmoil
Bangladesh eyes 'reset, reform, restart' after U.S. delegation visit
Washington pledges aid as caretaker government pushes toward elections
Crime
Trump safe after new assassination attempt; suspect arrested
Gunman apprehended by sheriff's deputies; no motive given
US-China tensions
China frees American pastor who U.S. says was wrongly jailed
David Lin had been imprisoned for life since 2006 on contract fraud charges
Food & Beverage
Sapporo-style ramen brings a taste of Japan to Europe, Malaysia
One noodle maker from Japanese north is building its first overseas factory in Germany
US-China tensions
American and Chinese military leaders discuss South China Sea and more
Routine talks had only resumed in January after two-year suspension
International relations
U.S. committed to Bangladesh economic growth, to give $202m more in aid
Deal signed after interim government's Yunus appealed $5bn to stabilize economy
Opinion
AUKUS needs more than submarines to make its bold vision a reality
Increased public engagement is key to pact's mission to deter China
Electric vehicles
Chinese EVs still cheaper than Teslas in U.S. after tariff hike
Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price