Automobiles
Ford pauses construction on battery plant that would use CATL tech
Decision on Michigan factory comes amid talks with autoworkers union
North America
Indo-Pacific
U.S. recognizes Cook Islands and Niue amid China's Pacific inroads
Solomon Islands PM Sogavare skips Biden-led summit as Beijing ties deepen
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: U.S. hits Chinese companies in new sanctions over drones
Russian fleet commander killed in strike, Kyiv claims
Defense
U.S. Army bolsters ties with Japan as focus shifts to China
Allies advance intel sharing ahead of Tokyo's acquisition of long-range missiles
International relations
India's Canada spat clouds ties with West as Delhi hosts army chiefs
This week's military conference could prove awkward -- or help dial down tensions
Technology
OpenAI CEO Altman says tech is 'equalizing' but needs regulation
ChatGPT maker's chief predicts artificial intelligence will be 'super strong force'
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Eisai to boost sales staff to focus on new Alzheimer's drug
Drugmaker to hire 40% more new grads following lecanemab approval in Japan, U.S.
International relations
U.S. envoy's Gwadar tour shows Pakistan's evolving China strategy
Islamabad balances superpowers while seeking stronger hand for Beijing negotiations
Defense
U.S. weighs stationing Patriot air defense systems in Palau
Island's president calls for 'peace through strength' as China tensions mount
Currencies
Yen intervention watch redoubles after Fed, BOJ meetings
Currency under pressure with Japan-U.S. yield gap at 10-month high
Materials
LG Chem to build joint LFP cathode plant in Morocco with Youshan
EV battery materials will be supplied to North American market
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine Sept. 19 to Sept. 24: Lavrov dismisses U.N. bid to revive Black Sea grain deal
Kyiv strikes Russia's Black Sea fleet headquarters
Semiconductors
U.S. finalizes rules to keep China from cashing in on chip funding
Companies limited to 5% capacity rise for advanced chips for 10 years
Defense
U.S. seeks military access in Philippine eastern seaboard
Additional sites serve to respond to Chinese activity in South China Sea
Pharmaceuticals
Japan set to approve Alzheimer's drug Leqembi as soon as Monday
Eisai-Biogen treatment clears fast-track review after U.S. green light in August
Automobiles
UAW strikes at more GM and Stellantis sites, touts progress with Ford
38 parts distribution centers across U.S. targeted as union again flexes muscles
Interview
Canada to support Japan's EV battery supply chain: diplomat
Ambassador McKay says government will facilitate access to critical minerals
International relations
Quad ministers urge U.N. members not to trade weapons with North Korea
Foreign ministers make plea after last week's Putin-Kim summit in Russia
US-China tensions
U.S.-China spy battle casts shadow over push for Biden-Xi summit
Beijing rattled by CIA's efforts to rebuild Chinese espionage network
US-China tensions
U.S., China to launch economic and finance working groups
Dialogue forum established to avoid unexpected clashes
Travel & Leisure
KKR to support Japan hotel group Unizo through restructuring
Exclusive: U.S. private equity firm seen taking over just Japanese properties
Construction
Komatsu, Hitachi Construction boost financing for African, U.S. buyers
Mining, infrastructure and housing demand expected to grow
US-China tensions
U.S. envoy Emanuel slams China again in new tweet
Post on Beijing's Japan seafood embargo follows report he was asked to stop taunts
Technology
TikTok's rise in ASEAN spells trouble for U.S. rival Snapchat
American social app taps e-commerce despite potential Indonesia headwind
Ukraine war
Zelenskyy courts U.S. Congress, Biden on military aid
Ukrainian president says thanks for new $325m package of weapons and air defenses