Defense
Japan and France to start talks on defense cooperation deal
Kishida and Macron affirm support for rules-based order at summit
US-China tensions
U.S. law firm Mayer Brown confirms split from China operations
Hong Kong entity JSM to oversee Beijing and Shanghai offices
Currencies
Yen's surge after Fed announcement stirs fresh intervention talk
Data suggests authorities possibly pumped in $19bn to prop up yen
Economy
OECD upgrades global growth outlook as U.S. outperforms
China to grow faster than expected, with EU, Japan remaining sluggish
Politics
Anti-China sentiment in U.S. grows over past 4 years, Pew survey says
Over 40% of Americans see Beijing as an enemy; 81% hold unfavorable view
China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping sends a message but no flowers to Antony Blinken
China's symbolism indicates that relations with U.S. are deteriorating further
International relations
China woos Argentina, Bolivia and Peru to advance Belt and Road
Beijing pursues broader set of partners amid tensions with U.S.
Retail
Weak yen drives U.S. shoppers to Japan proxy sites
Foreign buyers get their hands on specialty Japanese goods at hefty discounts
Arts
Lesser-known Asian films challenge the world from Berlinale
Festival can be a springboard to success for indie filmmakers
The Big Story
How China's ad-hoc tech pipeline fuels Russia's Ukraine war efforts
Civilian electronics, sourced from Chinese e-commerce sellers, find their way to the battlefield
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Ono Pharma to buy U.S. drugmaker Deciphera for $2.4bn
Company seeks new revenue as patent expirations loom on cash-cow product
US-China tensions
U.S. law firm Mayer Brown prepares split from Chinese operations
More such moves expected as China business deals slow amid geopolitical tensions
Opinion
New European trade pact marks a milestone for India
Agreement provides model for aligning trade and foreign direct investment
Technology
Microsoft to invest $1.7bn in Indonesia cloud, AI infrastructure
Jokowi proposes that U.S. tech giant build facilities in Bali or planned capital
Finance
HSBC chief exec Noel Quinn to retire; Q1 profit narrowly beats estimate
Bank flags $100m hit on upcoming sale of Russia business
Interview
ECB rate cut in June 'realistic,' says Dutch central bank chief
Knot cites declining inflationary pressure in eurozone
International relations
South Korea and Cuba to open diplomatic missions, decades after cutting ties
Revival of relations delivers blow to Pyongyang's diplomacy
Finance
Activist fund Elliott buys stake in Warren Buffett-backed Sumitomo
U.S. hedge fund may pressure Japanese trading house to boost value
Electric cars in China
Tesla to work with Baidu in push to offer self-driving tech in China
U.S. carmaker clears regulatory obstacles but timetable still unclear
Opinion
U.S. 'nonlethal' aid for Myanmar's ethnic armies likely to backfire
Increased violence would be costly for all parties
Climate Change
G7 aims to boost power storage capacity sixfold by 2030
Energy ministers to set goal in joint statement with eye on renewables
Transportation
U.S. obsession for China's Temu, Shein sends air cargo prices soaring
Chinese e-retailers' rising popularity with American consumers places strain on limited capacity
Defense
China spy suspects in U.K. and Germany seen as 'tip of iceberg'
Allegations highlight Europe's tricky balance with Xi Jinping expected to visit soon
Comment
How escalating tensions in Middle East threaten Asia's security
Risk of multifront conflict grows as 'axis of war' nations deepen military ties
Food & Beverage
Japan's Sushiro parent opens first U.S. sushi restaurant in Boston
Food & Life looks to capitalize off growing appetite for authentic, affordable sushi