Defense
North Korea fails in attempt to launch spy satellite
KCNA reports that explosion brought down rocket in midair
South China Sea
Philippines protests China's unilateral South China Sea fishing ban
Manila responds that Beijing is treading on its sovereignty and maritime zones
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Economy
South Korean, Japanese and Chinese executives plan digital cooperation
Business leaders participate in gathering linked to countries' trilateral summit
Supply Chain
China launches $47bn chip fund to counter U.S. restrictions
Beijing's investments for self-sufficiency expected to focus on AI semiconductors
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea vow to seek progress on FTA
East Asian powers aim to 'institutionalize' summit meetings after long hiatus
Opinion
Taiwan's Lai should value engagement with regional partners
Dialogue with both China and Southeast Asian nations crucial for island's security
Trade
China, Japan and South Korea to revive FTA talks
Sources say Beijing is prepared to discuss the overproduction and subsidy issues
Opinion
Japan should play part in protecting Red Sea shipping
Country has much to lose from normalization of threats to global maritime order
International relations
North Korea notifies Japan of plans to launch satellite before June 4
Rocket to head toward the Yellow Sea and Luzon Island
Politics
Japan's maglev train proponent wins Shizuoka governor race
Opposition-backed Suzuki's victory comes as Kishida's approval rating languishes
International relations
Japan, South Korea leaders tout growing 'trust' before summit with China
East Asian countries gather in Seoul for first three-way talks since 2019
Your Week in Asia
India election wraps up, East Asia powers meet, HK national security verdict
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Uzbekistan's tech ambitions draw corporate Japan's interest
Tashkent looks to leverage Japanese e-learning to educate and employ youth
International relations
Economic woes push Japan, China, South Korea to restart 3-way summit
Amid Beijing's military buildup, Kishida and Yoon seen calling for restraint
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea to navigate tensions at Seoul summit
First gathering in years aims to restore trilateral diplomacy as challenges mount
Business deals
Nippon Steel goes on PR counteroffensive to defend U.S. Steel deal
Market grows skeptical of acquisition as labor opposition threatens government review
Taiwan tensions
China's drills against Taiwan likely 'preordained' with 'room to escalate'
Experts see key differences from 2022 exercises as military-civilian lines 'blur'
Interview
Trump VP contender Ramaswamy urges 'strategic clarity' on Taiwan
Entrepreneur says red line on defending Taipei would be more effective for peace
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The crossing
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Economy
China foreign investment inflow sinks to lowest since November
Enticements yet to pay off with year-to-date figure down 27.9% from 2023
Finance
Japan picks Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo as special finance zones
Kishida set to finalize measures to attract overseas asset managers in June
Opinion
China's bullying of the Philippines is self-defeating
Intimidation is reinforcing public resolve and resistance -- and risks conflict
International relations
Pakistan scrambles for relief on $15bn energy debt owed to China
UAE surprises with $10 bn investment in promising sectors of economy
Interview
Taiwan's most senior lawmaker says opposition wants another 'Hong Kong'
Ker Chien-ming says contentious bills designed to help China 'undermine' democracy
Startups
Japan to address unfair startup contracts to breed more unicorns
Government to roll out standardized forms for negotiating with big firms