U.S. elections 2024
Japan steps up lobbying in Washington, hedging for Trump's return
Embassy retains an army of advisers, but weak currency causes headaches
Comment
Putin awaits Trump's return as clock ticks on their time in power
Russia leader, former U.S. president and Biden have surpassed average life expectancies
International relations
Chinese train maker investigated by EU over subsidy
Move follows introduction of tough, new antitrust rules
Interview
Ukraine prime minister seeks Japanese investment in EVs and beyond
Russia is the 'aggressor,' and confiscated assets must pay for recovery, Denys Shmyhal says
Politics
U.S. Steel deal set for review as Biden woos Rust Belt voters
Analysts expect Nippon Steel decision to be delayed until after presidential election
Supply Chain
Shipping rates show signs of easing despite Red Sea disruption
Modest demand and an oversupply of vessels push down prices
International relations
India's Modi woos UAE and Qatar to counter China in Middle East
New Delhi advances push for competing economic corridor to Europe
US-China tensions
China private investment firms face growing U.S. scrutiny, analysts say
In first, Pentagon lists IDG Capital among 'Chinese military companies'
The Nikkei View
Financial aid to Ukraine should not be stalled
Delays in U.S. and EU action only benefit Russia
International relations
Canada's China, India strategies need to be interest-driven: think tank
Too much emphasis on domestic values can miss the bigger picture, experts say
International relations
Chinese migrants flock to U.S.-Mexico border on economic pressures
Their encounters with American authorities jumped 10-fold in 2023
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Interview
As China debt looms, Kenya president seeks more diverse funding
Ruto inks deal with Japan on samurai bond amid diplomatic blitz
Comment
Japan should remain a bastion protecting free trade
Tokyo should fight back against protectionism if Trump is reelected
Society
Social media divides us but it's not our fault, says psychiatrist
Anders Hansen explains how social networks exploit the brain's inherent weakness
Politics
'America First' group works to ban Chinese farmland ownership at state level
Trump-inspired think tank offers model legislation in absence of national restrictions
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Opinion
Biden's 'pause' on LNG export terminals is good for Asia
To boost region's energy security, U.S. should support development of renewables
Business deals
Trump, Biden and the $565m risk hanging over Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel deal
Reverse breakup fee becomes possibility as takeover faces political opposition
Comment
Is China seeking a submarine presence in the Sea of Japan?
Body of water could offer Chinese ballistic missile subs a place to hide
Technology
Chinese lidar maker Hesai vows legal challenge to U.S. blacklisting
Leading tech company describes move as 'unjust, capricious and meritless'
Indo-Pacific
U.S. Congress aid fight gives opening to China in Pacific, critics say
Financing for key American strategic partners held up by partisan politics
Opinion
TikTok CEO has questions to answer. His race is not one
Senate grilling of Singaporean executive undermines U.S. credibility
Climate Change
EU raises ante on emissions cuts with eye on China rivalry
Bloc to slash greenhouse gases by 90% as inexpensive Chinese products flood market
Trade
U.S., Japan and South Korea scale back trade reliance on China
Global economic rift widens as emerging countries embrace Beijing
International relations
Jamaican foreign minister dismisses Chinese 'debt trap' worries
Kingston wants balanced foreign development funding but Beijing aid is key
Business deals
Nippon Steel unsurprised by U.S. Steel deal pushback
Japanese executive says politics cannot block 'mutually beneficial' deal