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India elections
India's election enters second phase: Four crucial states to watch
Uttar Pradesh's 80 seats make it key to forming next government
Trade
China passes tariff law as tensions with trading partners simmer
Legislation likened to 'nuclear' deterrent amid criticism of Chinese industrial capacity
Sports
South Korea men's soccer team falls to Indonesia, misses Paris Olympics
U23 Asia Cup results leave team out for 1st time since 1984
IPO
Thailand's Bitkub aims for ASEAN expansion with 2025 listing
Crypto exchange founder Topp hopes to create regional digital champion though IPO
Economy
Tokyo inflation slows for 2nd straight month, falls under BOJ goal
Core CPI rises 1.6% in April vs forecast of 2.2%
China tech
Huawei retakes crown in China handset market as Apple sinks to fifth
Homegrown tech champion's first-quarter shipments surge 70% at home amid U.S. blacklisting
Technology
Japan's NTT Data set to tap tech chief as president amid digital push
Yutaka Sasaki played key role in business focused on AI and internet of things
US-China tensions
U.S. agency bars Chinese telecom carriers from offering broadband
FCC previously banned state-owned firms from handling voice calls
IPO
Vietnam's Masan Group weighs IPO for consumer unit
Debut could raise over $1bn as CEO eyes overseas expansion
Defense
Japan, U.K. and Italy aim for next-gen fighter prototype in 2026
Japanese parliament begins deliberations on treaty to establish management body
Companies
Japan's NTT Docomo picks former Recruit employee as new president
Appointment marks turning point as company looks beyond telecommunications
Opinion
Support for Ukraine's freedom strengthens Asia's security
China, North Korea and Iran have been emboldened by Russia's invasion
Semiconductors
Japan's Renesas learns to weather downturns in semiconductors
Chipmaker maintains high profit margin via acquisitions and inventory controls
International relations
Russia's Putin says he plans to visit China in May
Leader signed a 'no limits' partnership with Xi in 2022
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Business Spotlight
Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts
Japan, Taiwan and U.S. supplier numbers dip as iPhone maker expands in Southeast Asia
Commodities
BHP makes $39bn bid for Anglo American amid copper rush
Australian miner proposes takeover to tap demand in EVs, renewables
Climate Change
Japan and EU to unify subsidy rules for EVs, solar panels
Two sides aim to reduce supply chain dependence on China
Energy
Soros family fund among investors in Japan electricity exchange startup
Enechain aims to stabilize wholesale prices to spur new entrants into retail market
Transportation
India's IndiGo eyes long-haul flights with new Airbus order
Budget airline aims for market dominated by Air India, Middle Eastern carriers
Economy
U.S. economy grows 1.6% in Q1, slowing more than expected
GDP growth dips from late 2023, but job gains rise to 276,000 monthly average
Announcements
Nikkei Asia enhances digital-first approach
Print edition ending in September, with exciting new content to focus on China and tech
Indo-Pacific
Japan struggles to nail down date for Biden-Kishida follow-up
Meeting of 2+2 ministers likely pushed back to summer due to Blinken's busy calendar
Supply Chain
Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan
Search engine giant 'serious' about beefing up equipment and software ecosystem