Semiconductors
Intel plans $20bn 'megasite' in Ohio in chip race with TSMC
1,000-acre plot has potential for 8 factories, CEO Gelsinger says
U.S.
Indo-Pacific
Biden and Kishida plan Quad summit in Japan in late spring
Leaders agree to launch 'economic 2-plus-2' at 1st full meeting
International relations
Russia wants NATO forces out of ex-Warsaw Pact states: Lavrov
Moscow clarifies hardline stance to avoid 'any dual interpretations'
Indo-Pacific
Japan's got the 2+2 bug, engaging with France, Germany and Indonesia
Heartened by Biden's multilateral approach, Tokyo weaves web of partnerships
Media & Entertainment
Slowdown in Asia-Pacific user growth compounds Netflix woes
U.S. video-streaming giant confirms 'Squid Game' to get 2nd season
US-China tensions
Taiwan VP to stop in Los Angeles and San Francisco during trip abroad
China objects to William Lai's U.S. stopovers on his way to Honduras
International relations
China delays U.S. bid to sanction North Koreans at U.N.
Move comes a day after Pyongyang hints it will resume nuclear and ICBM tests
Politics
Only 48% of Democrats want Biden to run for reelection
President's approval hits new low at one-year mark: AP-NORC poll
Media & Entertainment
Microsoft's Activision deal intensifies gaming war with Sony
Xbox maker's acquisition points to subscriptions overtaking consoles
Companies
Luckin Coffee plans U.S. relisting two years after $300m scandal
Chinese chain's return to market could come as early as this year
Interview
Taiwan wants to join Biden's Indo-Pacific economic framework
To counter China's coercion, democracies need to unite, Washington envoy says
Politics
Biden says he thinks Putin will 'move in' on Ukraine
China has not yet fulfilled 'phase one' commitments, president notes
Comment
North Korea tests more missiles -- and China's patience
Kim's volley of launches put pressure on delicate balance in East Asia
Opinion
Will North Korea be the death of Bitcoin?
Pyongyang's $400m crypto haul is bad news for bellwether digital currency
5G networks
After 5G delay, ANA and JAL to resume normal U.S. flights
Philippine Airlines also plans usual service as wireless companies pause rollout
Automobiles
Honda to buy into American EV battery startup SES
Japanese automaker partners with developer of lithium-ion alternative
Markets
Sony stock plunges 13% as Microsoft teams with hit game maker
Investors worry about heated console war
Business deals
Microsoft to gobble up Activision in $69bn metaverse bet
Biggest gaming industry deal will make Xbox maker world No. 3
Markets
Dow sheds 540 points as yields hit 2-year high
Financial stocks fall after Goldman misses earnings expecrations
5G networks
5G and airlines: ANA, JAL ground U.S. flights as disruption looms
Verizon and AT&T agree to delay service launch near key airports