International relations
Sweden joining NATO bolsters Northern Europe's defense, ex-PM says
Carl Bildt adds that Ukraine accession to alliance is a question of 'when, not if'
Semiconductors
Qualcomm and MediaTek race to put generative AI on devices
Text-to-video capabilities set to be crucial battleground for chipmakers
Automobiles
U.S. launches inquiry into Chinese connected cars
Biden orders review of dangers of data collection on drivers and passengers
Climate Change
Asian lender ADB to raise share of climate loans to 55% by 2030
Development bank to expand funding sources and private-sector partnerships
China debt crunch
Offshore creditor files petition to wind up Country Garden
Distressed mainland Chinese developer calls the move 'radical'
China debt crunch
Chinese sales of bad-loan securities jump 46% in 2023
Real estate slump could lead to prolonged economic stagnation, Japan report warns
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Technology
Apple Vision Pro teardown: Japanese companies supply 40% of parts
Sony's high-end display offers new experience to headset device
The Big Story
Japan's chip reboot: TSMC, Samsung, Micron pave way for silicon revival
After 20 'lost years,' subsidies help draw top-tier foreign chipmakers to invest
International relations
China flexes maritime muscle with bigger, tougher coast guard ships
Navy-style operations raise alarm in Taiwan, Japan and Philippines
Trade
Nippon Steel taps Republican lobby firepower for U.S. Steel deal
Former congressional staffer retained to help advocate on Capitol Hill
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Technology
Intel aims to deliver chips for 100 million AI PCs by 2025
Forecasters see industry bouncing back from post-COVID lows
Interview
Trump could impose universal tariff on Day 1: ex-U.S. trade official
Former USTR chief of staff expects push to end trade deficit with Japan
Supply Chain
HPE taps Saudi Arabia as it extends its production footprint
The world's No. 2 server maker sees continued AI-related demand through 2024
Inflation
Japan's core inflation falls to lowest level in 22 months
Core CPI, which excludes fresh food, slows to 2%, matching BOJ target
China debt crunch
China real estate crisis: Banks to lend $18bn for 'white list' projects
Top lenders answer government's call for fresh financing
Semiconductors
U.S. aims to make 20% of world's leading-edge chips by 2030: Raimondo
Commerce secretary vows to ensure that TSMC succeeds in Arizona
Defense
U.S. seeks closer defense supply chain ties with Japan, India: official
'A strong industrial base is a deterrent' as China presents 'pacing threat'
Telecommunication
Japan's NTT Docomo and NEC join hands on new telecom gear
Nation's top telco eyes Open RAN opportunities in Southeast Asia and Middle East
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Market Spotlight
Japan stocks give boost to BOJ's case for monetary tightening
Investors anticipate rate hike to 0-0.1% in April as Japanese yen hovers near 34-year low
U.S. elections 2024
Trump wins South Carolina, Haley vows to continue fight
Former president easily beats rival as he closes in on Republican nomination
International relations
Chinese migrant to U.S. seeks religious asylum with visas out of reach
Fleeing financial struggles, NYC woman says there was 'nothing holding her back'
Technology
TSMC founder Morris Chang predicts Japan 'chip renaissance'
Industry veteran says AI chip execs are asking for huge capacity increases
Semiconductors
TSMC opens first chip plant in Japan for Sony and Renesas
Prime Minister Kishida announces support for company's second plant in Kumamoto
International relations
Indonesia's OECD bid enters next stage: 5 things to know
Accession takes 'long time' due to rigorous evaluation, says expert
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Business Spotlight
TSMC's Japan chip venture spurs investment rush
In Kumamoto and beyond, companies cash in on the Taiwanese chipmaker's expansion