N Korea at crossroads
North Korea most likely player to use nuclear arms: ex-U.S. spy
Markus Garlauskas says Kim Jong Un's risk calculus is different from Russia's
U.S.
US-China tensions
Over 1,000 scientists urge Biden to renew U.S.-China cooperation deal
Letter warns of repercussions for U.S. research if agreement expires
Economy
Yen edges down as Fed's Powell says higher rates may be needed
Robust U.S. consumer spending, housing market threaten 2% target
International relations
China's Wang Yi pushes for multipolar world in return as foreign minister
Disappearance of previous minister Qin Gang remains unexplained a month after removal
Media & Entertainment
Gundam in Times Square: Bandai model maker to open flagship store
Tamashii Nations' New York shop to feature popular action figures, toys
Technology
U.S. investor to build $850m data center in southern Japan
Asia Pacific Land facility part of Kitakyushu's plan to become 'backup capital' for country
Politics
Trump returns to X, formerly Twitter, by posting his mug shot
Former U.S. president surrenders in Georgia election subversion case
Semiconductors
U.S. should not follow China's subsidies playbook, experts say
Programs like CHIPS Act could lead to oversupply, more bifurcation: Aspen tech forum
US-China tensions
U.S.-China joint research papers drop for first time in 28 years
Decoupling takes toll amid tech war even as global collaborations rise
Retail
Shein makes fast-fashion deal with Forever 21
Mall operator Simon Property also part of tie-up with online clothing store
Myanmar Crisis
U.S. expands sanctions on Myanmar jet fuel, cites junta airstrikes
Marks latest in multiple rounds of sanctions from Western nations
Semiconductors
Demand for used chip equipment surging since COVID: Moov CEO
Chief of trading platform for pre-owned tools sees 'big blue ocean of opportunity'
Semiconductors
Nvidia revenue hits record $13.5bn amid surging AI demand
U.S. chipmaker to ramp up production 'significantly,' boosting TSMC shares
Energy
Thailand's nuclear power debate heats up as U.S., China build SMRs
Reactors have support from business community but public remains ambivalent
Semiconductors
U.S. to extend China chip export waivers for Taiwan, Korea chipmakers
Washington prioritizes avoiding turmoil in global semiconductor supply chains
Technology
U.S. wants 6-month extension to science agreement with China
State Department seeks to 'strengthen' deal bringing cooperation between powers
International relations
U.S. ambassador to Japan to visit Fukushima next week
Rahm Emanuel to meet with local fishermen to 'show support'
Defense
U.S. eyes sale of F-16 search and track systems to Taiwan
State Department OKs proposed $500m deal, Pentagon says
Travel & Leisure
California needs Chinese tourists. Where are they?
Lack of flights, visa challenges and political tensions all keep visitors away
Defense
Inside STRATCOM, the core of U.S. nuclear deterrence
China's military buildup adds pressure to replace aging assets
The Nikkei View
Stronger Japan-South Korea-US ties help stabilize Indo-Pacific
New stage of trilateral cooperation will deter threats from China, North Korea
Opinion
A new era of Korea-U.S.-Japan trilateral cooperation has begun
Normalization of Seoul-Tokyo ties is changing the regional strategic landscape
International relations
Biden to attend G20 summit in India; VP Harris goes to ASEAN
U.S. adviser Sullivan defends president's engagement with Indo-Pacific
International relations
U.S. Commerce chief Raimondo visits China next week for talks
Confirmation comes day after restrictions lifted on 27 Chinese companies
Transportation
U.S.-Asia airfare soars amid staff shortages and rising costs
Service cuts and air traffic controllers keep cross-border capacity tight