Business deals
Nippon Steel promises most of U.S. Steel board will be American
Governance policy comes amid resistance to deal from presidential candidates
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
Asia Insight
Once neglected, Asian Americans now courted in knife-edge election
Tiny margins in battleground states spotlight voters like Wisconsin's Hmong community
Trade war
China to start anti-dumping probe into Canada canola imports
Beijing says it will use WTO mechanism following Ottawa's 100% EV tariff
International relations
U.S.-backed Vietnam university condemns rumors it foments 'color revolution'
Taboos about Vietnam War and one-party rule kick up social media furor around Fulbright
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
U.S. military must reinforce Guam's crumbling infrastructure
Tiny Pacific territory is Washington's 'rusty spear' in the Pacific power struggle
Automobiles
SAIC-GM logs first interim net loss as China auto tie-ups struggle
Rapid electrification, price wars hit classic Sino-American partnership and others
Opinion
The Gulf of Thailand may be the next U.S.-China flashpoint
Beijing's backing of Cambodian infrastructure could alter regional balance of power
Middle East crisis
U.S. Democrats urge Israel-Hamas ceasefire after dead hostages recovered
American-Israeli among six hostages killed in tunnel under Gaza
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
South China Sea
U.S. decries China's 'escalatory' acts against Philippines in South China Sea
Washington says Beijing's vessel 'deliberately collided 3 times' with Manila's ship
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
U.S. elections 2024
Harris recounts fateful Biden call in first campaign interview
VP says president phoned her about dropping out after Sunday pancakes
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris faces challenges in attracting Indian American support
Longtime Democratic voting bloc attracted by Republican tax cuts, small business support
South China Sea
U.S. 'ready' to assist Philippines with South China Sea resupplies
Manila says it will only seek American aid if nationals are on 'verge of dying'
US-China tensions
Xi tells Sullivan to view China 'rationally' ahead of planned Biden call
U.S. national security adviser also has rare meeting with top China general
Semiconductors
Nvidia's plunge despite big earnings ripples through Asian tech stocks
Chinese market will remain tough due to U.S. export controls, chip designer warns
US-China tensions
China and U.S. discuss plans for 'leader-level call' in coming weeks
Wang Yi and Jake Sullivan hammer each side's positions on Taiwan, South China Sea
U.S. elections 2024
JD Vance slams Democrats for allowing Chinese battery plant in Michigan
Gotion's $2.4bn investment targets IRA subsidies, vice presidential candidate says
The Big Story
Tighter U.S.-Japan alliance is unexpected legacy of Kishida-Biden era
Uncertainty over successors threatens momentum of 'global partnership'
US-China tensions
Jake Sullivan meets Wang Yi on China visit to 'manage' tense ties
U.S. national security adviser and China's top diplomat juggling 'complex' agenda
Automobiles
Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, following U.S. lead
Trudeau says Beijing 'is not playing by same rules'; China calls move 'protectionist'
Middle East crisis
Malaysia steps up pro-Palestinian stance, straining ties with U.S.
PM Anwar redoubles criticism of Israel after killing of Hamas leader in Iran
Defense
Indonesia, U.S. host joint drills with first cybersecurity agenda
More countries participate in this year's Super Garuda Shield exercise