20 years after 9/11
Will Xi move on Taiwan? History warns he might: Niall Ferguson
After Afghanistan, Chinese leader may conclude US won't intervene, scholar says
U.S.
Automobiles
Ford takes exit from Indian auto production
US automaker racked up $2bn in losses over 10 years
Technology
US and China need to repair tech ties: Microsoft president
Brad Smith says Big Tech must behave responsibly and adhere to regulations
Opinion
Throttling oil and gas to protect the climate will backfire
Environmental agenda cannot ignore energy supply security
20 years after 9/11
Minako Yoshino sculpts messages to the future
Japanese sculptor hopes her work will help connect a divided world
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban government must earn legitimacy: Blinken
US secretary of state 'concerned' by members of new Afghanistan cabinet
Indo-Pacific
Suga to attend Quad summit in Washington
Outgoing Japanese leader to meet separately with Biden on Taiwan
Interview
US Space Force chief convinced China would use satellite killers
Gen. John Raymond calls for intel sharing with allies
Business deals
Deutsche Telekom lifts T-Mobile US stake in SoftBank swap deal
Japanese tech powerhouse would gain 4.5% interest in German carrier
Climate Change
Amazon and Mitsubishi to set up 450 solar power plants in Japan
Tech giant ties up with trading house to secure electricity for data centers
IPO
Chinese companies seek to reopen path for New York IPOs
Close to $1bn worth of offerings in works despite declared 'pause' in US reviews
Semiconductors
Led by Tesla, EVs drive chip industry's shift beyond silicon
Model 3's use of new material spurs competition for energy-efficient alternative
20 years after 9/11
Thomas Friedman argues for more cooperation and less confrontation
Columnist hopeful our good intentions will triumph over our tribal instincts
Biden's Asia policy
US watches Japan's leadership race, hoping for a stable partner
New PM's staying power and stance on China will affect Biden strategy
Business deals
Apple supplier Murata buys US maker of power-saving tech
$145m deal for Eta offers competitive edge as smartphone energy use rises
Aerospace & Defense
Japan-built flying car set for first test flights on home turf
Tokyo startup teTra has already been cleared by FAA for remote testing in the US
Politics
US Rep. Ocasio-Cortez opposes Emanuel nomination as Japan envoy
Progressive calls the choice 'deeply shameful' and urges Senate to vote 'no'
COVID vaccines
Moderna finds stainless steel particles in shots pulled in Japan
US drugmaker and distributor Takeda say no undue risk to public
Climate Change
US and Japan make climate response 'pillar' of ties as COP26 nears
Kerry meets Suga in first trip to Tokyo as climate envoy, with China visit next
