US-China tensions
Blinken meets China's vice president at U.N. amid tense ties
Discussions follow Sullivan and Yi, could set stage for Biden-Xi talks
U.S.
Asia Insight
Taiwan submarine dream surfaces as China tensions rise
Taipei to unveil island-made sub despite years of Beijing pressure on suppliers
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Sept.11 to Sept.19: Zelenskyy to meet Brazil's Lula during U.N. assembly
Ukraine recaptures 2 villages, breaching Russian line near Bakhmut
Retail
TikTok moves onto Amazon's turf with online shopping push
Vendors tap into short-video platform's viral potential to boost sales
Finance
Japan's SMBC to boost rates on dollar deposits to 5.3% from 0.01%
Bank will give higher interest on U.S. currency than big American peers
International relations
5 U.S. citizens set free by Iran in prisoner swap
Exchange involved transfer of $6bn in Iranian funds from South Korea
Automobiles
UAW resumes bargaining talks with Chrysler-parent Stellantis
Simultaneous strike against Detroit Three automakers enters fourth day
Opinion
U.S., Vietnam have work to do to build out new partnership
Remarkable upgrade in ties underscores shared economic, strategic interests
Indo-Pacific
U.S. Army, Japan, Australia expand logistics cooperation
First drill between Army, Japan's GSDF focuses on keeping islets supplied
Media & Entertainment
Netflix and South Korean telco end lawsuits and team up
SK Broadband and video streamer say they will seek ways to implement ISP's AI
International relations
G77+China: Latin America's leftists pursue solidarity with Beijing
Cuba summit lets emerging countries bond in America's backyard over economics
International relations
Sullivan, Wang hold 'candid, constructive' U.S.-China talks
Continued communication between powers could bring Biden-Xi meeting
Comment
Bubble trouble: Ex-Lehman Japan chief looks back for lessons
Human greed inflates economic bubbles, says Akio Katsuragi
Sports
Angels' Ohtani ruled out for the season after side strain
Three-time All-Star's pitching season was already over after torn elbow ligaments
SoftBank
Arm IPO gives SoftBank a new Alibaba to bank on
Japanese investment group's listed assets get nearly $54bn boost, CFO says
Automobiles
International auto shows skew domestic with focus on EV sector
Detroit expo showcases U.S. carmakers as Chinese rivals gain ground
International relations
Cuba seeks to deepen ties with Beijing at G77+China summit
Havana hosts meeting to tackle Global South issues as U.S. sanctions remain
Automobiles
U.S. autoworkers launch first simultaneous strike at Detroit Three
Action at plants in 3 states to affect 12,700 employees in all
Opinion
If Biden can befriend Vietnam, he can work with Myanmar
Pragmatic approach will better serve U.S. strategic interests than sanctions
IPO
SoftBank's Arm surges 25% in debut, reaching market cap of $65bn
U.K. chip designer provides sagging IPO market ray of hope
IPO
Arm is 'leader of the AI revolution,' SoftBank CFO says
Japanese group plans to hold Nasdaq-listed stock for 'long term:' finance chief
Politics
Kishida takes charge of foreign policy with Kamikawa pick
Japanese PM leans on diplomacy to boost popularity ahead of LDP race
Society
Ex-SDF sexual assault victim, lawmaker on Time's emerging leader list
Two women joining Time100 Next list have challenged status quo in Japanese society
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan seeks U.S., Japan, Philippine support to deter Chinese navy
Senior security official tells Nikkei Asia island could be 'doomed' if encircled
IPO
SoftBank's Arm sets IPO price at $51 in year's largest listing
Price gives U.K. chip designer a market capitalization of over $52bn