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International relations
China suspends all seafood imports from Japan on Fukushima discharge
Arrests made in South Korea as protesters try to enter Japanese Embassy
International relations
Australia to upgrade Vietnam ties, foreign minister says
Penny Wong touts shared interest in protecting nations 'regardless of size'
IPO
Vietnam unicorn VNG files for Nasdaq IPO after EV maker VinFast
App from loss-making startup is more popular at home than Facebook
Environment
Japan begins release of Fukushima water: 5 things to know
31,200 cubic meters of treated water to enter the Pacific Ocean by March
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'
Taiwan tensions
China squeezes Taiwan with military drills, trade threats, mango ban
Beijing aiming to sway outcome of island's January presidential election, analysts say
Companies
Qantas focuses on international capacity after record profit
Australian carrier places order for 24 wide-body jets
N Korea at crossroads
South Korea to share North Korea launch info with Japan and U.S.
Seoul follows through on trilateral pact after Pyongyang satellite attempt fails
N Korea at crossroads
South Korea prepares to take fight to North Korea's hackers
Yoon administration to get proactive after years of defensive posture
Ukraine war
Russia's Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin believed killed in jet crash
Telegram channel linked to mercenary group says 62-year-old leader has died
Politics
China critics chased in Mekong as Beijing's security clout grows
Laos, others in region cooperating with neighbor to stifle Chinese dissidents
Arts
Indonesian artist transforms marine trash into art
Ari Bayuaji's invented fabric made from fishing junk makes a global connection
Semiconductors
Nvidia revenue hits record $13.5bn amid surging AI demand
U.S. chipmaker to ramp up production 'significantly,' boosting TSMC shares
International relations
BRICS expansion faces eleventh-hour hurdle as divisions persist
Divisions remain among leaders over how much and how quickly to grow group
Environment
Xi's green push fuels China's opposition to Fukushima water release
Environmentalists gain greater voice as priorities shift in Communist Party
Defense
Japan takes step toward allowing export of next-gen fighter jet
Revised guidelines would pave way for transfer of jointly developed weapons
Opinion
It is not too late for Japan to change course on Fukushima water
TEPCO's track record provides little reason for confidence in 30-year release plan
International relations
U.K. weighs inviting China to AI summit, but Japan favors G7 leadership
One proposal would include Beijing in broader ministerial talks
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'
Materials
Mitsubishi Chemical, Zeon to make EV battery materials in North America
Japanese manufacturers to join U.S. supply chain to expand market share
Technology
Singapore's Grab speeds up profit forecast as loss narrows
Super app operator expects to break even in 3rd quarter this year