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Interview
Indo-Pacific is most 'consequential' region for 21st century: Austin
U.S. defense chief renews push to resume 'absolutely critical' China talks
Defense
North Korea goes back to drawing board after failed rocket launch
Latest setback unlikely to deter Pyongyang's plans for military clout
Markets
Japan topped global stock rises in May, led by chip sector
Investors shun China risk, yet some doubt Tokyo hype will last
Technology
Singapore central bank taps Google AI to groom tech talent
MAS partners with U.S. giant in exploring emerging tech after forays into blockchain
Economy
Bank of Thailand raises key interest rate to 2.0%
Central bank tightens policy for sixth time as inflation lingers
Technology
Foxconn's Young Liu says AI demand to boost server business
Chairman says iPhone assembler is racing to stay ahead of Chinese rivals
Opinion
Washington Declaration isn't slowing North Korea's nuclear program
U.S. must accept that 'all or nothing' approach to Pyongyang has failed
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan, South Korea near resolution to 2018 radar lock-on dispute
Yoon administration set to remove naval guidelines protested by Tokyo
Defense
Seoul's 'mistaken' North Korea alert highlights safety dilemma
Morning confusion prompts criticism; mayor says 'excessive' action better than none
Caixin
China's Wanda may offload malls, hotels as share sale prospects dim
Real estate giant must boost liquidity due to doubts over Zhuhai Wanda float
Technology
Top AI CEOs, experts raise 'risk of extinction' of humanity
OpenAI, Google leaders and others issue warning, with Meta not joining the call
The Big Story
How Taiwan became the indispensable economy
Tech companies fear war but struggle to leave the island
The Nikkei View
Turkey must rebuild democratic institutions after Erdogan's win
Ankara has unique role in global affairs, but serious reforms needed at home
Economy
China manufacturing PMI dips in May, falls short of expectations
Key manufacturing gauge underscores unstable post-COVID recovery
Economy
Philippines sovereign wealth fund plan wins key Senate approval
Marcos' pet Maharlika Investment Fund stoked debate over funding, corruption fears
Startups
Indonesian digital insurer PasarPolis eyes Malaysia, Philippines
Tech company also pins hopes on vast home market demand, despite low penetration
Myanmar Crisis
ESG investors push international firms to rethink Myanmar projects
India's Adani Group pulls out of port development, taking losses
DealStreetAsia
Raffles Family Office eyes Southeast Asia private equity deals
China investment to continue with 'protected structure,' shorter holding periods
Defense
North Korea fails to launch satellite: state media
Attempt comes as Japan, U.S. and South Korea align defenses
Tea Leaves
Saving Vietnam's street life from prosperity
Some cities are designed for loneliness. Ho Chi Minh City is made for community
Finance
Japan lender teams with U.S. investment bank on Europe VC fund
JBIC and FF Venture Capital plan $64m foray into Eastern Europe startup scene
Politics
China keeps pouring money into highways, railroads and airports
5-year plan calls for double-digit expansion of transport networks
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea spy satellite launch poses entirely new threat
Pyongyang turns to reconnaissance, no longer a pretext for missile tests
Opinion
Taiwan's island internet cutoff highlights infrastructure risks
Region has to improve security and resiliency of critical undersea cable networks
Automobiles
With Daimler Truck tie-up, Toyota turns outside to rebuild scandal-hit Hino
Scaling up offers a fighting chance as industry shifts to cleaner technology, partners say
Companies
India picked for Omron's new blood pressure monitor factory
Japanese company set for local production in market with 300m hypertension patients
Finance
U.S. regulators have tools to handle banking turmoil: ex-comptroller
Fed response to SVB collapse bogged down by legal restrictions, Eugene Ludwig says
Economy
Trio of critical signs point to global economic slowdown
Downturn in copper prices, weak shipping rates and historic yield inversion raise red flags
Interview
British Columbia wants to ease trade reliance on China, U.S.: premier
Canadian province looks to Japan, Taiwan, other areas in diversification push
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