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Japan's leadership race
Japan's Shinjiro Koizumi announces bid for LDP leadership
Son of former PM, 43, among public favorites joins leadership race
Indo-Pacific
U.S. wants to deploy midrange-missile launcher to Japan via drills
Army secretary envisions keeping Typhon in Indo-Pacific for 6 months or longer
International relations
Australia and Japan launch Pacific digital plan, boost defense ties
Foreign and defense ministers meet amid 'serious concerns' over China
Opinion
How North Korea will seek to play the next U.S. president
Pyongyang has tried and trusted method for buying time to develop weapons
International relations
Japanese man held in Belarus on spying allegations: local broadcaster
Government source says man in custody is a teacher at a state university
Japan's leadership race
Japan's leadership race focuses on aid for inflation-weary voters
Pledges to not raise taxes and extend subsidies risk eroding fiscal situation
Japan's leadership race
Japan ruling party's No.2 Motegi announces leadership bid
LDP secretary-general known as key supporter of Kishida
Business deals
Nippon Steel promises most of U.S. Steel board will be American
Governance policy comes amid resistance to deal from presidential candidates
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
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
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'
Japan's leadership race
Yoshimasa Hayashi enters Japan LDP leadership race
The top government spokesman has also held foreign, defense, education portfolios
U.S. elections 2024
Harris voices opposition to Nippon Steel's buyout of U.S. Steel
Presidential candidate tells Pittsburgh strong U.S. steel companies are 'vital'
Opinion
Western hawks falsely attempt to paint China as Pacific conqueror
Precedent shows Beijing's strength lies in its land empire, not in naval conquests
Comment
Crashes hold lesson for central banks: keep markets at arm's length
From Fed's Greenspan to BOJ's Ueda, investor-friendly moves often take a toll
Semiconductors
Japan chip equipment makers look beyond China for growth
2024 sales projected to expand 15% as players eye demand in India and more
International relations
China enters Japan waters days after air violation protested
Japan's SDF sends minesweeper and patrol aircraft to monitor the Chinese vessel
U.S. elections 2024
Indo-Pacific leaders race to meet with next U.S. president after election
Diplomatic calendar hints at busy November with G20 and APEC summits
Defense
Japan defense ministry seeks record $58bn budget
Acquiring counterstrike ability pushes up costs, along with inflation and weak yen
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: A very special relationship
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Politics
Japan interest rates, defense buildup push budget requests above $800bn
Record spending could go even higher on wage, inflation measures
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan tensions spur Okinawa businesses to make contingency plans
Execs send proposals to local government as security becomes higher priority
International relations
Japanese politician gets 'positive' Chinese response on visa-waiver issue
Delegation led by ruling LDP heavyweight looks to smooth short-term travel