Climate Change
Japan's Kishida to lead creation of ministerial dialogue on decarbonization at OECD
58 countries including 'Global South' to join framework to tackle climate change
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IMF's Gita Gopinath: Global trade realignment 'going to last a long time'
'It's going to make it harder for us to achieve our common goals'
IPO
Thailand's Bitkub aims for ASEAN expansion with 2025 listing
Crypto exchange founder Topp hopes to create regional digital champion though IPO
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China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says
John Aquilino warns Beijing is building up military despite economic challenges
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Japan's Kubota sees 'no need' for pessimism if Trump wins, executive says
Vice president wary of tariffs rising but hopeful of construction boom
Semiconductors
New York woos Japan companies to join Micron in nascent chip hub
State economic development chief offers suppliers tax breaks and cheap clean energy
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Japan tech skills, Mideast money to drive more Asia M&A: Citi exec
Jan Metzger sees continued growth for acquisitions in region this year
Technology
Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla
Early investor in OpenAI says West must lead innovation race against China
Insurance
Japan's Dai-ichi Life wants to maximize advantages of being listed: CEO
Nation's only big listed insurer keeps unsolicited bids on table in growth plan
Interview
Taiwan trade czar seeks new deals, braces for possible Trump win
John Deng eyes India 'opportunity' after breakthroughs with U.S., U.K. and Canada
Interview
Iran strike on Israel driven by pressure from hard-liners: expert
Stimson Center's Barbara Slavin says ending Gaza war key to easing regional tensions
Semiconductors
Malaysia's Sarawak seeks to turn itself into a chip design hub
SMD Semiconductor CEO says the state has background and experience to succeed
Retail
Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code
Industry aims to start mutual use in Southeast Asia, India by Osaka 2025 Expo
Business trends
Japanese 100-yen shop president says penny-pinching mindset persists
Seria maintains a strategy of one low price despite weak yen and cost hikes
The Big Story
Kishida: Japan ready to step up as U.S. 'global partner' at Biden summit
Deeper defense integration and economic ties top Japan's agenda, but Trump looms large
Interview
Ferrexpo to ship Ukraine iron ore to Japan again within 3 years: chair
Black Sea ports closed in Ukraine war have reopened, Lucio Genovese says
Technology
Japan Inc. races to join U.S., U.K., China in nuclear fusion race
New national industry group to drive development of nascent energy source
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's debt repayments to be suspended until 2028
Security adviser says the country is in final talks with creditor nations
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Trump could ask Japan to spend over 2% of GDP on defense: ex-defense chief
Former president sees U.S. alliances as transactional, says Mark Esper
Interview
Japan, U.S., Philippines to cooperate in clean energy, chips: Kishida
Prime minister speaks to Nikkei in exclusive interview ahead of trilateral summit
Business trends
South Korean firms in Vietnam face growing competition from China
Chamber of Commerce says minimum corporate tax rule also affects businesses
Interview
Thai plastics maker Indorama shifts focus from M&A to reducing debt
Leading PET producer to boost capacity for recycled materials, CEO says
Interview
Trump's grip on Republican Party 'temporary': ex-U.S. Speaker Ryan
Retired politician sees chance for political unity, but not now
Interview
Med device stocks set for 'unleashed' demand, Newton Investment fund manager says
Brian Ferguson cautions against embracing market consensus on Fed rate cuts
Startups
Buyer of $2bn SoftBank fund plans nimbler venture capital for AI era
Taizo Son plans to set up new fund inviting partners from regular businesses