The Big Story
Kishida: Japan ready to step up as U.S. 'global partner' at Biden summit
Deeper defense integration and economic ties top Japan's agenda, but Trump looms large
Interview
Ferrexpo to ship Ukraine iron ore to Japan again within 3 years: chair
Black Sea ports closed in Ukraine war have reopened, Lucio Genovese says
Semiconductors
Japan outspends U.S., Germany on chip subsidies as share of GDP
0.71% figure is highest, even as America provides more support in value terms
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Companies
Microsoft to invest $2.9bn in Japan data centers amid AI boom
Move comes in response to push for 'data sovereignty' among governments
International relations
China and Russia hail 'profound' ties, vow to fight terrorism
Top diplomats Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov meet in Beijing, eye Eurasian security talks
Gender
'Women should be involved' in conflict recovery: U.S. special envoy
In war zones like Gaza, women suffer 'disproportionate burden,' Geeta Rao Gupta says
International relations
Japan's Kishida and Biden to establish Indo-Pacific disaster relief hub
Japanese prime minister arrives in Washington for official visit
Opinion
Japan should not showcase Putin's propagandists
For the Russian government, official cultural events are a political weapon
Technology
Japan, U.S. team up on generative AI to modernize research
Initiative to be mentioned in joint statement by Biden and Kishida
Defense
U.S., U.K. and Australia discuss AUKUS tech cooperation with Japan
Japan seen as potential contributor to 'advanced capability projects'
International relations
Japan spaceport, AI disinformation on agenda as U.S. summit nears
Envisioned Japanese facility would launch American rockets
Opinion
Biden's LNG export pause will hobble Asia's energy plans
Region needs U.S. gas to displace coal and reduce emissions
Your Week in Asia
Japan's Kishida visits Washington, Uniqlo parent earnings, China data
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
US-China tensions
Yellen meets China's Premier Li amid 'tough conversations' on industry
Chinese leader tells U.S. Treasury chief that nations should be 'partners not adversaries'
International relations
Biden 'would support' Japan-North Korea summit, U.S. official says
Kishida to meet American president in Washington next week
Defense
Philippines, Japan, Australia, U.S. to hold drills in South China Sea
Exercises demonstrate military ties ahead of US-Japan-Philippines summit
US-China tensions
U.S. and China resume talks to avoid accidental clashes at sea
Naval and air near misses reported amid tensions in South China Sea and Taiwan
International relations
WHO pandemic treaty talks falter as India, West clash over tech transfers
U.S., Europe and Japan balk over potential burden on drugmakers
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Interview
Trump could ask Japan to spend over 2% of GDP on defense: ex-defense chief
Former president sees U.S. alliances as transactional, says Mark Esper
Opinion
U.S.-Japan-Philippine summit will advance shared Indo-Pacific vision
PM Kishida's Washington trip to showcase Tokyo's commitment to enhanced security
International relations
Japan needs 'hulls in the water' to defend Red Sea: Armitage report
As U.S. turns inward, Tokyo needs to carry the alliance, bilateral group says
Energy
Japan, U.S. in talks to bolster hydrogen supply chain together
Joint incentives to lower costs as race for clean fuel heats up
US-China tensions
U.S. Treasury's Yellen returns to China, aiming to stem green tech glut
Secretary likely to face pushback over sanctions on Chinese companies
Interview
Japan, U.S., Philippines to cooperate in clean energy, chips: Kishida
Prime minister speaks to Nikkei in exclusive interview ahead of trilateral summit
Opinion
Putin's embrace of Kim Jong Un has its limits
Upcoming trip will underscore deepening ties, but Russia remains cautious