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Transportation
Cambodia resolves Phnom Penh airport tensions with new rights grant
France's Vinci to operate capital's new Chinese-built international gateway
Comment
How China's peace diplomacy could endanger global stability
Beijing prioritizes showcasing its power over achieving lasting peace
The Big Story
Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool
US, Taiwan, South Korean players beat path to Vietnam though boom strains resources
U.S. elections 2024
Trump tells Musk he hopes to 'get along' with Xi, Putin in X interview
Former President also says to Tesla CEO not everybody should have an EV
Business trends
TotalEnergies' Pakistan exit stirs company exodus fears
French energy major latest Western multinational to quit crisis-hit Asian nation
Middle East crisis
U.S. prepared for possible attacks in Middle East by Iran this week
Assassination of Hamas leader has drawn Iranian vows of retaliation against Israel
US-China tensions
Hong Kong chip fab raises U.S. research security concerns: report
Founder of new chip facility previously received U.S. military funding
Defense
U.S. and South Korea start joint military exercises next week
Seoul also will conduct first-ever civil defense drill for nuclear attack
Sports
Asian cities and nations make their case to host the 2036 Olympics
India, Indonesia, Istanbul, Qatar and others are already touting their strengths
U.S. elections 2024
Harris says Fed is independent and she would never interfere in its decisions
Harris' stance on the central bank's independence in sharp contrast to Trump’s position
U.S. elections 2024
Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran
Former president had strained relations with Tehran while in office
Middle East crisis
Scores reported dead in Gaza school shelter after Israeli airstrike
Israel's military says it targeted Hamas militants, doubts death toll
Middle East crisis
U.S. tells Israel that escalations in Middle East serve no one
Blinken stresses the need for Gaza ceasefire
Middle East crisis
Iran set to carry out leader's order to 'harshly punish' Israel
Guards deputy chief Fadavi says order to be implemented in "best possible way"
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Harris takes on Trump
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Defense
Australian defense chief defends updated military deal with U.S., U.K.
Biden letter says agreement will allow nuclear material to be given to Australia
International relations
Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary as Israel snub overshadows ceremony
Envoys of several nations, including U.S., refrain from attending proceedings
Politics
Venezuela's Maduro signs decree blocking X access for 10 days
President says social media inciting violence in wake of recent election
Defense
U.S. wants Japan to co-produce 100-plus Patriot missiles
Pentagon will accelerate collaboration with allies, top defense official says
Interview
Trade with Asia 'lifeline' for sanction-hit Russia, says Oleg Deripaska
Oligarch says exchange with India and China vital as Ukraine war takes toll
U.S. elections 2024
Where will U.S.-China tech decoupling go under Harris or Trump?
Silicon Valley split on different futures for AI, crypto and China investment
Indo-Pacific
U.S. sends another carrier from Asia to Middle East, widening Pacific gap
Some call for stationing a flattop in the Mediterranean on a permanent basis
International relations
U.S., Europe aired concern over no Israel at Nagasaki A-bomb event
Envoys pulling out say Israel shouldn't be put on same level as Russia, Belarus
Indo-Pacific
Australia and U.S. boost defense ties, push missile collaboration
U.S military to increase rotational presence in Australia
The Nikkei View
U.S. presidential candidates should have open debate on policy
Racist language and smear campaigns will only worsen social divisions