Semiconductors
Intel to make custom AI chip for Amazon Web Services
Chipmaker also awarded up to $3bn in government funding for chips for U.S. military
Asia Insight
Japan's next prime minister: Old guard, young blood or first woman?
9 candidates line up to lead LDP, which has ruled country for 65 of last 69 years
US-China tensions
TikTok fights sell-or-ban law in first U.S. court hearing
Judges question whether app's Chinese ownership excludes it from constitutional protection
Education
More international students work in Japan, but face barriers
Language hurdles remain problematic despite increasing demand for labor
Crime
Trump safe after new assassination attempt; suspect arrested
Gunman apprehended by sheriff's deputies; no motive given
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Interview
DeepL translation targets Taiwan as next key Asian market
CEO says AI-based model is aiming to refine nuances, politeness
Japan's leadership race
Ishiba leads Koizumi in Japan leadership race: Nikkei poll
Two men switch places since last survey in August
Your Week in Asia
Sri Lanka votes, Midea lists in Hong Kong, BOJ policy meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Automobiles
In Indonesia, BYD and Hyundai lure workers from Japan rivals
Competitors said to offer triple the pay of Japanese automakers
Comment
Can new Thaksinist government save Thailand from economic malaise?
Cabinet led by Thaksin's daughter gives former PM a chance to prove his mettle
Electric vehicles
Chinese EVs still cheaper than Teslas in U.S. after tariff hike
Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price
Japan's leadership race
Japan PM candidates eye ties with friendly nations as China rises
Koizumi says he will pursue talks with China, North Korea if he becomes PM
Taiwan tensions
China condemns German navy's transit of Taiwan Strait
People's Liberation Army says passage of two ships is "public hyping"
Datawatch
Renewable energy wasted worldwide due to lack of power grids
Power equal to 480 nuclear reactors unused in U.S. and Europe
US-China tensions
U.S. to start steep China tariff hikes on EVs, solar cells, on Sept. 27
Industry group warns of potential for disrupting chip-related supply chains
Automobiles
GM pivots to Hyundai from Honda in shifting EV landscape
U.S. and South Korean partners aim to bring down costs to compete with Chinese rivals
China debt crunch
China slaps PwC with 6-month suspension over Evergrande audit
Accounting firm fined total of $62m, says it is 'disappointed' in mainland arm
Taiwan tensions
German navy makes rare transit of sensitive Taiwan Strait
First such move in two decades comes amid soaring Taipei-Beijing tensions
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Japan Inc.'s treasure trove
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP begins prime minister race: 5 things to know
How will the new leader affect Japan and Asia?
Taiwan under Lai
Taiwan's opposition parties target judiciary in bruising political battle
Top judges accused of being DPP 'thugs'; lawyers fear for faith in rule of law
Business Spotlight
Japanese auto parts makers scramble to prepare for EV shift
'No time to rest,' given lead time for phase out of gasoline-powered cars
U.S. elections 2024
China strategy largely absent from Harris, Trump campaigns
U.S. presidential debate referenced China 13 times, but mostly on tariffs
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Japan's leadership race
China poses policy challenge to Japan leadership hopefuls
LDP candidate proposals include 'Asian NATO' and top-level diplomacy
U.S. elections 2024
Trump-era immigration fears drive spike in U.S. green card applications
Companies accelerate paperwork to secure residency of foreign workers