A U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania. Negotiations between Nippon Steel and the U.S. government over the Japanese steelmaker's planned buyout of its U.S. counterpart are at a critical stage.
Business deals

Nippon Steel meets U.S. officials amid concerns focusing on India, China

Steelmaker execs arrange 'rush' meeting with Treasury Department

12 September 2024
Alberto Fujimori, the former president of Peru who was later jailed for human rights violations, is seen at Government Palace in Lima, in July 1997. 
Obituaries

Peru ex-President Fujimori dies at 86

Son of Japanese immigrants won praise on economy, criticism on human rights

12 September 2024
The influential United Steelworkers union has opposed Nippon Steel's proposed takeover of U.S. Steel.
Business deals

Nippon Steel publishes exchanges with union on U.S. Steel deal

Japan steelmaker disputes 'mischaracterizations' amid continued USW pushback

12 September 2024
Nippon Steel's $14.1 billion offer for U.S. Steel has triggered national security concerns as the presidential election looms. 
Business deals

Nippon Steel exec to meet U.S. officials about steel buyout offer

Comes as Biden administration reported near to blocking sale of U.S. Steel

11 September 2024
Leading European chipmaker Infineon is pioneering larger gallium nitride (GaN) wafers for power semiconductors. 
Semiconductors

Infineon unveils world's first 12-inch GaN power chip wafer tech

Chipmaker aims to capture demand from power-hungry AI data centers

11 September 2024
U.S. Marines and members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade take part in joint military exercises in an island near Okinawa in November 2023.
Interview

U.S. needs 'alliances that work': former Trump defense official

Elbridge Colby argues for greater command integration between Japan and the U.S.

11 September 2024
Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium in London on June 21. (Invision via AP)
U.S. elections 2024

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends

Young-women favorite calls Democratic candidate 'steady-handed, gifted leader'

11 September 2024
The Republican and Democratic party presidential nominees, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, debate in Philadelphia on Sept. 10 (Source photos by Reuters and AP)
U.S. elections 2024

Trump vows tariffs, Harris blames Xi for hiding COVID in tense debate

Republicans cry foul at 'biased' moderators, while Democrats declare victory

11 September 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Sept. 2.
The Nikkei View

Ukraine's cross-border attack could spur Russian withdrawal

Greater aid from democratic camp needed to force Moscow to negotiate

11 September 2024
An Emirates aircraft at Dubai International Airport, the airline's primary base.
Economy

Dubai to expand airport, metro to further attract business and tourists

City reinforcing urban functions to remain a hub in Gulf amid regional rivalry

11 September 2024
New Jersey, U.S.-based Presperse became a wholly owned unit of Japan's Sumitomo in 2010. (Presperse)
Companies

Sumitomo U.S. unit files for bankruptcy on talc lawsuit expenses

L'Oreal supplier Presperse vows to stay in business under 'enormous' pressure

11 September 2024
Students attend orientation week at The University of Sydney in Camperdown in February 2023. Australian universities are popular destinations for those looking to study abroad.
Immigration

Australia latest to crack down on foreign student influx as rents soar

Schools object to curbs on key export industry that follow trend in Canada and U.K.

11 September 2024
Retailing for around $3 each, Cup Noodles Stir Fry is part of Nissin's strategy to target higher price points in the U.S. (Photo by Nikkei)
Food & Beverage

Japan's Nissin shifts gears in U.S. with $2 premium noodles

Cup Noodles parent breaks from rival Maruchan with focus on higher price points

11 September 2024
The Play Station 5 Pro will be equipped with artificial intelligence that creates sharper, smoother visuals. (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Media & Entertainment

PlayStation 5 Pro with AI-based upscaler to be launched Nov. 7

Sony's latest game console to go for $699.99 in U.S., 799.99 euros, 119,980 yen

11 September 2024
A Chinese company is suing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which runs the state's independent electric grid, for blocking its planned wind farm using state legislation.
US-China tensions

Chinese billionaire's Texas duel highlights state-federal legal mismatch

Wind farm 110 km from air force base was approved by CFIUS but blocked by state

10 September 2024
Final rules for U.S. outbound investment screening program yet to be announced after public consultation ended last month.
US-China tensions

U.S. curbs on China tech investments in final push as election looms

New administration could throw wrench in rules that focus on chips and AI

10 September 2024
Ownership of crypto in Singapore dropped to 26% in 2024 from 30% in 2022, according to a recent survey. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Akira Kodaka)
Cryptocurrencies

Singapore's crypto ownership falls amid selloffs, regulatory chill: poll

Nearly half of nonowners and past owners cite regulatory concerns as a barrier

10 September 2024
James Earl Jones is pictured with the Darth Vader Costume from the Star Wars movies, which was presented to Planet Hollywood Chicago in October 1993.
Obituaries

James Earl Jones, actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Renowned Shakespearean performer loved role in 'Star Wars' 'myth'

10 September 2024
Apple Intelligence's roll out in China depends on regulatory approval, Apple China website says.
Technology

Apple unveils iPhone 16, but AI unavailable in Japanese, Chinese till 2025

U.S. tech giant faces heavy competition in China from Huawei's new tri-fold model

10 September 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shake hands before their meeting in Beijing on Sept. 9. (China Daily via Reuters)
10 September 2024
Spa Resort Hawaiians is famous throughout Japan for its hula dance shows. (Photo by Masamichi Hoshi)
Business deals

Fortress to buy Japanese Hawaii-themed resort

Beloved hot spring facility in need of face-lift amid earthquake, pandemic debt

10 September 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, is set to vote on a series of bills targeting China and its companies. 
US-China tensions

Tough-on-China bills set for approval by U.S. House this week

'China Week' legislation to head to the Senate before Congress winds down

9 September 2024
The Epoch Times will stop publishing its print edition in Hong Kong but intends to maintain its website. (Photo montage by Suzu Takahashi)
Hong Kong security law

Falun Gong-backed Epoch Times to pull plug on Hong Kong printing

Washington renews warning to U.S. businesses in city, drawing official fury

9 September 2024
Chinese and Russian warships hold drills in the Sea of Japan in July 2023. (Photo from China's Ministry of National Defense)
Defense

China and Russia to hold joint drills in Sea of Japan and Okhotsk

Exercise aims to deepen cooperation in facing 'security threats,' says Beijing

9 September 2024
A board shows one-year movements in Japan's benchmark stock index in Tokyo on Sept. 9. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
Markets

Japanese stocks pare losses after early slide on U.S. economy worries

Markets 'not fully at ease' after weaker-than-expected nonfarm payroll data

9 September 2024