Artificial intelligence
Nvidia to become a big shareholder in Japan's Sakana AI
Startup to be Japan's fastest unicorn; chipmaker to also support GPU supply
Startups
Toyota-backed startup's new elderly scooters have swappable batteries
Whill looking at Asia, Europe and Canada following U.K., U.S. and Japan
Politics
Fugitive Philippine ex-mayor arrested in Indonesia
Alice Guo accused of links to Chinese crime syndicates
The Nikkei View
Telegram CEO arrest raises questions about safety vs. freedom
Authorities and operators must find ways to balance both priorities
Economy
Australian GDP grows just 0.2% as interest rates hit consumption
Policymakers caught between sluggish expansion and stubborn inflation
Business deals
Nippon Steel promises most of U.S. Steel board will be American
Governance policy comes amid resistance to deal from presidential candidates
Business deals
TotalEnergies deepens ties with India's Adani Green with $444m JV
French oil giant to hold 50% of 1.15 GW of solar electricity installations
Interview
New Zealand aims to double exports to ASEAN, Indo-Pacific
PM Luxon says trade agenda to focus on green economy and renewables
Telecommunication
Pakistan installs firewall in censorship drive, hitting businesses
Critics say move curbs freedoms, but government claims national security at risk
Markets
Nvidia tumbles as U.S. stock market starts September sell-off
Wall Street suffers biggest percentage decline since early August on weak ISM report
Tea Leaves
Golden age for Hollywood's Asian leading men
New generation of cinema stars upturns traditional notions of macho male leads
The Big Story
Election campaign energizes Sri Lankans weary of economic turmoil
Presidential candidates tap public misgivings about IMF-directed policy changes
Telecommunication
Thai telecom AIS branches out into cloud, renewables
Partnership with Oracle part of diversification strategy as rivals get bigger
Japan's leadership race
Japan LDP leadership hopefuls spar over higher investment income tax
Ishiba calls for fairer system, while opponents worry about discouraging investment
Opinion
Rising dissent in China puts Xi Jinping's vision for 2025 at risk
Economic malaise challenges CCP's social contract with the people
Property
China home presales sink to 18-year low amid unfinished properties
Fearing nondelivery, buyers look to completed homes for purchase
US-China tensions
Ex-aide to New York governor charged with acting as Chinese agent
Linda Sun blocked Taiwan representatives from meeting with officials: prosecutors
International relations
Mongolia's defiance of Putin arrest warrant shows reliance on Russia
Vital energy imports discussed in Russian leader's first visit in 5 years
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan, South Korea to agree on mutual expat evacuations from abroad
Deeper cooperation in emergencies lets Kishida highlight improving bilateral ties
Transportation
Cathay Pacific inspections find 15 A350s need new engine parts
Japan Airlines reaches out to Rolls-Royce about the components in its Airbus planes
Asia Insight
Once neglected, Asian Americans now courted in knife-edge election
Tiny margins in battleground states spotlight voters like Wisconsin's Hmong community
International relations
Japan PM Kishida starts 2-day visit to South Korea on Friday
Summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol scheduled during the stay
International relations
Hong Kong converts defense museum to focus on anti-Japan resistance
John Lee emphasizes WWII exhibits' role in today's 'patriotic education'
Supply Chain
Japan no longer iPhone display supplier as Apple ends LCD use
U.S. tech giant to switch iPhone SE's screen to OLEDs in 2025
Business deals
Bain Capital makes counteroffer to KKR's takeover bid for Fuji Soft
Rare buyout competition in Japan raises acquisition price by 5%