Agriculture
U.S. checks on Chinese farmland purchases are flawed, watchdog warns
GAO says Pentagon and CFIUS frustrated with Agriculture Department
Davos 2024
Trump, wars in Ukraine and Gaza overshadow Asia in Davos
Eurocentric gathering shifts spotlight on conflicts in and close to home
Defense
U.S. Navy prepares to conduct extensive repairs at Japan shipyards
Working group to iron out details of move meant to reduce downtime for vessels
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Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Panasonic's EV battery comeback plan
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Defense
Japan, NATO weigh a dedicated line for sharing security information
Mechanism aimed at countering cyberattacks and disinformation from China, Russia
International relations
Pakistan and Iran aim to dial down tensions as China offers mediation
Experts warn of proxy conflict in border regions after airstrikes 'shattered' trust
Ukraine war
Japan's Sumitomo and Rakuten to join Ukraine recovery projects
Infrastructure rebuilding to begin as soon as this year in western region
International relations
Pakistan fires back at targets in Iran as regional tensions boil
Diplomacy in crisis after Iranian airstrikes send Islamabad 'message' on militants
Interview
Saudi Arabia to keep bolstering ties with China: economic chief
Riyadh seen pursuing equidistant relations with all partners
International relations
Pakistan recalls envoy from Iran after 'unprovoked' missile strikes
Iran's foreign minister says it hit militants near border; Islamabad blames incident for deaths of 2 children
Davos 2024
Taiwan is a 'powerful affirmation of democracy,' Blinken tells Davos
After rebuke from China, U.S. diplomat says cross-strait relations are concern for all
Business Spotlight
Phuket booms as wealthy Russians seek a new home
Residential sales skyrocket but bring traffic and infrastructure headaches
Davos 2024
China's Li, at Davos, reveals GDP grew beyond target at 5.2%
Premier eyes investors, does not mention Taiwan election or real estate crisis
Taiwan elections
Trump-Lai wild card combination stokes fear in Beijing, analyst says
Taiwan president-elect likely to face forceful response from China, experts say
Politics
Vietnam PM says 'everything is good' with top leader's health
Chinh emphasizes that both the U.S. and China are 'strategic partners'
International relations
North Korea and Russia top diplomats meet with eye toward Putin visit
Talks in Moscow aim to solidify ties amid tensions with U.S. and South Korea
U.S. elections 2024
Trump wins Iowa as Republican primary cycle kicks off
Former president vows to end wars swiftly and rein in China
Ukraine war
Ukraine wages a dogged fight against Russian 'war crimes'
Child abduction and civilian massacre among alleged offenses
Taiwan elections
U.S. delegation to Taiwan offers support for Lai's election victory
Former officials talk of 'rock solid' commitment to democratic island
Taiwan elections
Taiwan's Lai faces tough road ahead after historic election win
DPP's loss of legislative majority means president-elect may struggle to pass bills
International relations
Trump win wouldn't hurt South Korea-U.S.-Japan ties: business leader
Head of South's top business body says trilateral meetings with peers to be launched
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Taiwan elections
China says DPP 'cannot represent' Taiwan after Lai's election win
Beijing's official statement follows Xi's comment on unification as 'inevitable'
Taiwan elections
Taiwan's 'third force' candidate seeks to balance U.S., China ties
Presidential hopeful Ko Wen-je vows 'no surprises' for Washington, Beijing
Taiwan elections
U.S. stays neutral on Taiwan election, with 'no preferred candidate'
Biden administration ready to work with all sides, eyes hung parliament
Defense
U.S. to coordinate defense supply chains with Indo-Pacific partners
Learning from Ukraine, strategy urges 'friendshoring' with Taiwan, Japan and India