Currencies
Top central banks to lay groundwork for instant digital cross-border payments
BOJ and New York Fed join tokenization project for faster, cheaper transactions
Defense
Japan, U.S., Philippines to form joint cyberdefense network
Biden, Kishida and Marcos to agree on measures guarding against China, Russia
Construction
Sumitomo Forestry to add 10,000 U.S. home rentals a year through 2027
Japanese builder has $350m war chest for additional American acquisitions
Politics
Erdogan's local election drubbing points to tough time at 2028 vote
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's win puts him as top challenger for Turkey's presidency
Automobiles
Japanese automakers' U.S. sales up 15% in Q1, led by hybrids
As EV sales sputter in America, hassle-free hybrid vehicles steal spotlight
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Apple case highlights difficulty of regulating IT giants
Adequacy of existing antitrust laws tested in rapidly changing digital era
Automobiles
Tesla reclaims EV crown from BYD amid overall sales drop
U.S. and Chinese electric vehicle giants report sharp Q1 delivery declines
International relations
Biden and Xi discuss TikTok, South China Sea and de-risking in call
105-minute phone exchange comes ahead of first U.S.-Japan-Philippines trilateral
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Boeing bets on India R&D and supply chain, seeking turnaround
Investment builds up U.S. aircraft manufacturer's largest overseas research base
Interview
Trump's grip on Republican Party 'temporary': ex-U.S. Speaker Ryan
Retired politician sees chance for political unity, but not now
International relations
U.S., Japan to agree on subsidy rules on chips, batteries with China in mind
Allies pursue common standards to safeguard supply chains, including for decarbonization
Opinion
New Trump term would mean more risk, opportunity in China ties
With focus on deals, breakthroughs with North Korea and Iran may be possible
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International relations
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia's preferred choice over Washington
Semiconductors
With Intel tie-up, Taiwan chipmaker UMC makes U.S. push
Company fights for market share in mature chips against TSMC, Chinese rivals
Defense
Biden-Kishida summit to see deal on repairing large U.S. warships in Japan
Move seeks to improve readiness to counter threats posed by China, North Korea
Interview
Med device stocks set for 'unleashed' demand, Newton Investment fund manager says
Brian Ferguson cautions against embracing market consensus on Fed rate cuts
Technology
OpenAI to open its first Asia office in Tokyo this month
ChatGPT developer expected to offer customer support and help shape AI governance
Politics
Turkey's opposition thumps Erdogan in pivotal local elections
Istanbul's CHP mayor well ahead; Opposition keeps Ankara, claims other cities from AKP
Indo-Pacific
First U.S.-Japan-Philippines trilateral to address China's 'gray zone' tactics
Leaders seek to deepen economic ties as Beijing tests American treaty commitments
Technology
'Godfather of AI' speaks on threat of tech surpassing humanity
Geoffrey Hinton believes AI is already having experiences akin to humans'
Materials
Japan and EU to develop cutting-edge materials for chips and EVs
Sides to launch collaborative plan in April, with eye on lowering China dependence
Technology
Apple stock loses shine on shrinking iPhone margins
Estimated $4bn dent and antitrust headwinds loom over longtime market favorite
Middle East crisis
Israeli startups hope to export battle-tested AI military tech
Development of lethal autonomous weapons raises concerns
Sports
Surge in sports betting spawns addiction risk among U.S. youth
The 'bar is low' to begin sports gambling, says expert