Semiconductors
Nvidia's plunge despite big earnings ripples through Asian tech stocks
Chinese market will remain tough due to U.S. export controls, chip designer warns
Technology
Apple orders over 10% more iPhones than last year on AI bet
Company preparing for Sept. 9 launch of first phones with Apple Intelligence
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan tensions spur Okinawa businesses to make contingency plans
Execs send proposals to local government as security becomes higher priority
US-China tensions
China and U.S. discuss plans for 'leader-level call' in coming weeks
Wang Yi and Jake Sullivan hammer each side's positions on Taiwan, South China Sea
Interview
India's Mahindra plans $1.4bn EV buildup, CEO says, as it chases Tata
EVs to make up 20% to 30% of Mahindra's sales volume, Anish Shah says
The Nikkei View
Thailand should not get bogged down in political turmoil
Infighting and interventions drive away foreign investment
Climate Change
Climate change is creating need for migration pathways, IOM chief says
U.N. agency chief sees remittances as tool to boost Pacific island development
Business deals
Samsung SDI, GM ink deal to build $3.5bn EV battery plant in U.S.
Factory to start mass production in 2027, will have capacity 'up to 36 GWh'
U.S. elections 2024
JD Vance slams Democrats for allowing Chinese battery plant in Michigan
Gotion's $2.4bn investment targets IRA subsidies, vice presidential candidate says
The Big Story
Tighter U.S.-Japan alliance is unexpected legacy of Kishida-Biden era
Uncertainty over successors threatens momentum of 'global partnership'
Japan's leadership race
Japan's prime minister race clashes with U.N., ASEAN summit season
G20, APEC meetings also follow ruling LDP leadership vote in packed calendar
Interview
Australian senator upholds motion denying China's U.N. claim to Taiwan
David Fawcett highlights economic risk of potential Chinese move to change status quo
Economy
Thai central bank comes under pressure from Thaksin
Ruling party boss tells BOT to cut a fee it charges lenders to repay bonds
Automobiles
Toyota and BMW to form alliance in fuel cell vehicle manufacturing
German auto giant aims to start mass production in a few years
Taiwan under Lai
Taiwan's Lai marks 100 days in office as China and opposition test mettle
Administration withstands early parliament drama but budget debate looms
Electric vehicles
Battery fire in Incheon risks cooling South Korea's EV fever
Tough regulations expected as authorities strengthen safety measures
Automobiles
Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, following U.S. lead
Trudeau says Beijing 'is not playing by same rules'; China calls move 'protectionist'
Technology
Hitachi and Singtel deepen AI data center collaboration
Partners to combine strengths to improve efficiency
Equities
Shareholders of Asia Cement (China) reject main owner's offer
Taiwan-listed cement company privatization bid amid China's property woes
International relations
Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting: 5 things to know
Climate and geopolitics on agenda as hundreds attend high-level event
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan's $8.9bn plan for more submarines meets political resistance
Opposition criticism highlights risks to new government's first budget
Japan's leadership race
Japan Digital Minister Kono joins ruling party presidential race
Outspoken 61-year-old launches third bid to become prime minister
Opinion
The smart money quietly bets billions on Taiwan remaining at peace
AI titans and other foreign investors sink $25bn into Taiwan despite cross-strait tensions
Japan's leadership race
Japan ex-defense chief Ishiba says to run for ruling party president
67-year-old among popular figures in polling on who should be nation's next PM
Turbulent Thailand
On topic: Who is Thailand's youngest-ever PM, Paetongtarn Shinawatra?
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