Telecommunication
Apple hires workers in India as it looks to open first flagship stores
Smartphone maker wants to expand in the country and diversify manufacturing away from China
U.S.
Pharmaceuticals
New Alzheimer's drug Leqembi: Eisai, Biogen eye Japan, Europe and China next
FDA-approved treatment will save money spent on nursing care: Eisai CEO
Technology
Google challenges Android antitrust ruling in India's Supreme Court
U.S. company claims business model and consumer interests at risk
CES 2023
U.S. lawmakers outline next frontiers of China tech competition
Senators at CES electronics show stress need to invest in cybersecurity and more
Politics
Kevin McCarthy elected U.S. House speaker in 15th vote after chaotic week
Disarray saw tempers flare, raised doubts about GOP majority's ability to govern
International relations
U.S., Japan launch task force on rights and labor standards in supply chains
Allies also agree to step up cybersecurity cooperation
International relations
U.S., Japan to hold 'two-plus-two' security meeting on Jan. 11
Talks will cover 'vision of a modernized alliance' ahead of Biden-Kishida summit
Indo-Pacific
China adopts mild tone to smooth way for Xi visit to U.S.
Beijing dials down rhetoric to ensure warm welcome at APEC meeting in November
CES 2023
CES 2023 kicks off amid industrywide slump
Las Vegas event boasts of tech's ability to tackle global challenges
Politics
McCarthy fails again, making history in U.S. House speaker fight
GOP extends fracas to 3rd day as ballot losses break century-old record
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Dec. 8 to Jan. 6: U.S., Germany pledge armored vehicles in latest aid
Ukraine urges Japan's Kishida to visit as G-7 chair; Putin's truce rejected
Interview
Debt hampers fight against global inflation: Carmen Reinhart
Top economist warns worldwide recession is 'very likely'
CES 2023
Sony showcases its first EV brand Afeela ahead of CES 2023
Joint venture with Honda offers Level 3 self-driving, full in-car entertainment
Indo-Pacific
Australia to buy U.S.-made HIMARS missile system
Canberra to pay $700m for advanced weapons used by Ukraine military
Arts
Japan's Sompo faces $750m lawsuit over Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
Heirs of former owner argue insurer ignored Nazi role in painting's history
Business deals
Moderna snaps up Japan's OriCiro Genomics in mRNA manufacturing push
U.S. drugmaker sees promise in target company's technologies
Finance
Japan's SMFG eyes larger stake in U.S. investment bank Jefferies
CEO Ohta seeks closer cooperation in Europe and Asia
Automobiles
Toyota slips to No. 2 in U.S. auto sales as GM takes top spot
Japanese carmaker falls short of production goal amid parts shortage
Companies
India tribunal denies Google's request to block Android ruling
Move upholding antitrust decision deals blow to US tech giant
Opinion
2023 outlook: U.S. must deepen its outreach to Southeast Asia
Washington needs to catch up with China in building local skills and goodwill
