Semiconductors
U.S.-led effort to wall off semiconductor tech draws in Japan
Chipmaking tool suppliers seek clarity on new controls while China condemns move
U.S.
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Belarus ready to host strategic nuclear weapons, too, Lukashenko says
Japan bans steel, aircraft exports to Russia in latest sanctions
Semiconductors
China to examine U.S. chipmaker Micron's products for cybersecurity risks
Beijing gives few details about move targeting memory chip supplier
Automobiles
U.S. EV tax break leaves out imports in blow to Japanese, European autos
$7,500 credit limited to North American-made cars despite objections from other countries
Ukraine war
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on espionage charges
Arrest is first since Cold War for a U.S. news correspondent in Russia
Semiconductors
Japan to restrict chipmaking equipment exports, with eye on China
Tokyo aligns with U.S., listing 23 types in categories including etching
Politics
Trump hit with criminal charges in New York, a first for a U.S. ex-president
Charges stemming from hush money payment could reshape 2024 race
Finance
Ken Griffin's hedge fund Citadel plans return to Tokyo
U.S. multi-strategy firm eyes reopening this year amid growing interest in Asia
International relations
U.S. and Taiwan are 'closer than ever,' Tsai says in New York visit
Taipei reports no unusual military actions by China
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan's Tsai arrives in New York en route to Central America
Visiting leader eyes meeting with House speaker Kevin McCarthy, angering China
Insurance
Meiji Yasuda to buy group insurance units of U.S.-based Elevance
Japanese insurer makes inroads in U.S. toward $600m overseas profit goal
International relations
U.S. touts export curbs on surveillance tools at democracy summit
Participant list shows focus on Africa amid competition for clout with China, Russia
International relations
Harris maintains U.S. engagement with Africa to counter China, Russia
Vice president latest top official to visit with stops in Ghana, Zambia and Tanzania
Technology
Google scores partial victory in Android antitrust case in India
Tribunal quashed four of the 10 directives imposed on tech company
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan president brushes off China threat over U.S. trip
Tsai vows not to pull back from world in face of external pressure
Taiwan tensions
China threatens response if U.S. House speaker meets Taiwan president
'It will be another provocation,' Taiwan Affairs Office says
Finance
U.S. regulator cites 'terrible' risk management for Silicon Valley Bank failure
Interest rate risk model 'not at all aligned with reality,' Fed official tells senators
Comment
Despite China tilt, Saudi Arabia still wants U.S. engagement
Events since Iraq War push Riyadh to pursue 'hedging strategy'
Semiconductors
Chip equipment exports to China tumble as U.S. pushes decoupling
Impact could grow as Japan and Netherlands weigh their own restrictions
Automobiles
U.S. and Japan strike trade deal on EV battery minerals
Washington grants Japan automakers wider access to $7,500-per-vehicle tax credit
