Companies
Uniqlo owner's six-month profit jumps 28% as Europe, U.S. business grows
Japanese clothing retailer revises up full-year profit forecast
U.S.
International relations
In Pictures: Biden hosts Japan's Kishida at glitzy state dinner
Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos among guests, with live music from Paul Simon
Currencies
Japan says it won't rule out any steps to deal with excessive yen swings
Caution comes as the currency passes 153 per dollar, its weakest since 1990
International relations
Biden and Kishida strengthen bonds to defend global order
70 agreements include weapons co-production and support for Texas bullet train
Supply Chain
U.S. coal exports take hit after Baltimore bridge collapse: EIA
Japan the top importer of steelmaking coal from the port
Opinion
India-U.S.-South Korea tech cooperation has strategic logic
By capitalizing on competitive advantages, trio can strengthen supply chains
The Nikkei View
International community must make every effort to end Gaza fighting
Israel will face greater isolation if it ignores global consensus on cease-fire
International relations
U.S. considers easing warnings for Americans traveling to China
Kurt Campbell says Chinese economic migrants are an 'increasing concern'
Opinion
U.S. rate cut doubts are a headache for Asian central banks
Preempting the Fed would bring depreciation pressure and drive outflows
Semiconductors
Japan's Kishida expects more U.S. chip collaboration opportunities
Prime minister sees chances to work together after Rapidus-IBM partnership
Commodities
China shakes wheat market with canceled shipments from U.S., Australia
Buyers seek better prices under Beijing's push to boost food security
Semiconductors
Japan outspends U.S., Germany on chip subsidies as share of GDP
0.71% figure is highest, even as America provides more support in value terms
Automobiles
Non U.S.-made EVs secure tax credits via lease loophole
South Korean, European, Japanese models enjoy special provision incentives
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Companies
Microsoft to invest $2.9bn in Japan data centers amid AI boom
Move comes in response to push for 'data sovereignty' among governments
Gender
'Women should be involved' in conflict recovery: U.S. special envoy
In war zones like Gaza, women suffer 'disproportionate burden,' Geeta Rao Gupta says
Myanmar Crisis
Chevron hands Myanmar gas field stake to junta and Thailand's PTTEP
Move comes two years after company announced it would exit nation
International relations
Japan's Kishida and Biden to establish Indo-Pacific disaster relief hub
Japanese prime minister arrives in Washington for official visit
Technology
Japan, U.S. team up on generative AI to modernize research
Initiative to be mentioned in joint statement by Biden and Kishida
Defense
U.S., U.K. and Australia discuss AUKUS tech cooperation with Japan
Japan seen as potential contributor to 'advanced capability projects'
International relations
Japan spaceport, AI disinformation on agenda as U.S. summit nears
Envisioned Japanese facility would launch American rockets
Opinion
Biden's LNG export pause will hobble Asia's energy plans
Region needs U.S. gas to displace coal and reduce emissions
Business deals
Watami to buy U.S.-based Sonny Sushi for $6m
Japanese food service company making first foray into U.S.
Automobiles
China top EV forum to be held in California in May
Conference follows up on September 2023 event in Munich
Your Week in Asia
Japan's Kishida visits Washington, Uniqlo parent earnings, China data
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
US-China tensions
Yellen meets China's Premier Li amid 'tough conversations' on industry
Chinese leader tells U.S. Treasury chief that nations should be 'partners not adversaries'