Professor Junichi Aomi was one of my mentors at the University of Tokyo.
Haruhiko Kuroda

Analytical philosophy: Haruhiko Kuroda (5)

Kuroda dives into his studies at the University of Tokyo

5 January 2024
The Bank of Japan is not expected to adjust its negative-rate policy this month after the Jan. 1 earthquake. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
Bank of Japan

BOJ easing exit in first half still on table despite earthquake

Disaster reduces odds of January policy shift but spring still seen likely

5 January 2024
Former President Donald Trump has so far remained silent on the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP and Reuters) 
Business deals

Trump allies split on U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal

Ross defends move, but Lighthizer insists 'no free trade' in steel

4 January 2024
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te at a rally in Taipei in December. (Photo by Hiroki Endo) 
Taiwan elections

Lai Ching-te, the miner's son who staunchly defends Taiwan's sovereignty

China denounces doctor-turned-presidential candidate as 'separatist'

4 January 2024
Kyokoma classmates: I am in the front row, third from the left.
Haruhiko Kuroda

Studying for six years at Kyokoma: Haruhiko Kuroda (4)

Haruhiko Kuroda explores science, philosophy and politics as a young student

4 January 2024
My elementary school days during a visit to a movie studio: I am in the first row, wearing a hat. Hideko Takamine, a famous actor, is in the first row, fourth from the left.
Haruhiko Kuroda

The influence of great teachers: Haruhiko Kuroda (3)

Two elementary school teachers greatly influence Kuroda's future

3 January 2024
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, standing next to Vice President Lai Ching-te, delivers a speech on Jan. 1. (Taiwan Office of the President)
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan says Chinese balloon floated directly over the island

Two objects spotted as Beijing steps up intimidation before Taiwan's election

3 January 2024
Mainland Chinese stock price opened lower on Tuesday for the year 2024, after being one of the worst performers last year. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)  
Markets

China and Hong Kong shares suffer a dismal start to 2024

Mainland developers still in distress while EV makers face uncertainty

2 January 2024
My father, Seizaburo, and mother, Yasuko.
Haruhiko Kuroda

The siren of independence: Haruhiko Kuroda (2)

Kuroda reflects on his early years and Japan's transition to independence

2 January 2024
Engineers at Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute in Hsinchu: Taiwan's chip manufacturing model was built up over decades.
Opinion

U.S.-China faceoff means Taiwan needs closer links with neighbors

Washington's decoupling push poses threat to island's resilience

2 January 2024
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen attends the National Day celebration ceremony in Taipei on Oct. 10, 2023.
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan's Tsai calls for peaceful coexistence with China

President's speech comes hours after Xi said 'reunification' was inevitable

1 January 2024
Former BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
Haruhiko Kuroda

Pursuing the national interest: Haruhiko Kuroda (1)

Former BOJ governor reflects on 56 years in public service

1 January 2024
The Taiwan FactCheck Center flagged a video of presidential front-runner Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party supposedly urging unity among the opposition. (Photo by Kento Awashima)
Taiwan elections

Taiwan civic groups lead fight against disinformation as election nears

AI chatbot answers public's questions, drawing on database built by fact-checkers

1 January 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping waves during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic in this 2019 file photo.
Taiwan tensions

Xi pledges to strengthen economy in 2024, stresses Taiwan unification

Chinese president's New Year's address acknowledges 'headwinds'

31 December 2023
China's average per capita residential area is approaching that of developed economies but housing consumption varies widely because of the country's wealth gap.
Caixin

China aims to ease property crunch via new affordable housing push

Beijing expects local governments to shoulder hard part of financing, expert says

30 December 2023
A drought has caused the Panama Canal Authority to restrict passage of container ships.
Supply Chain

Panama Canal backup forces detours for Asia-bound grain ships

Suez Canal transits soar due to drought, threatening higher food costs

29 December 2023
Assembling Apple iPhones is an intensely competitive business that was long dominated by Taiwanese companies. Now China is making inroads.  
Technology

China's Luxshare to become No. 2 iPhone assembler after $296m deal

Chinese supplier to take control of Pegatron's Kunshan plant, deepening ties with Apple

28 December 2023
Some of the Bank of Japan's policy board members are cautious about unwinding its ultraloose monetary policy too soon. 
Bank of Japan

BOJ policy board split on timeline for tightening policy

Doves eye spring labor talks while hawks warn of missing opportunity

28 December 2023
Entegris' advanced manufacturing facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The company says advanced chemicals and other materials are becoming increasingly important as chipmaking becomes more complex.   
Semiconductors

Chemicals and materials to play key role in chips as 2-nm milestone nears

Slowing of Moore's Law puts spotlight on new corners of the supply chain

27 December 2023
Despite consistently emphasizing that its 2% inflation target has not yet been reached, BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda has initiated forward-looking discussions on normalization.
Opinion

2024 outlook: The BOJ will choose its moment for normalization

Gov. Ueda seems impatient with Japan's lack of real wage growth

27 December 2023
President Xi Jinping said China's national rejuvenation is part of "the unfinished work of the previous generation of revolutionaries like Mao Zedong." (Photo by Daisuke Harashima)
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan 'surely' will be unified with China, Xi says

President vows to realize Mao Zedong's dream at 130th anniversary of his birth

27 December 2023
Customers shop at a Beijing wholesale market in September. Economists expect weak consumption to weigh on China's economy in 2024.
Economy

China economists expect slower 4.6% growth in 2024

Specialists think the country will achieve this year's target of around 5%

26 December 2023
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin poses for a photo before an interview with Nikkei Asia at Government House in Bangkok on Dec. 12. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)
Turbulent Thailand

Thai PM Srettha seeks longevity as political factions bide time

Newcomer's fate seen as resting on party's favor, rollout of digital wallet

24 December 2023
China had banned imports of grouper from Taiwan since last year, citing the discovery of banned agrichemicals. (Xinhua via Kyodo)
Taiwan elections

China lifts ban on Taiwan fish imports weeks before election

Measure seen as attempt to boost Beijing-friendly Kuomintang

23 December 2023
Houthi boats seize the Galaxy Leader car carrier on Nov. 20. Attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted shipping routes. (Houthi Military Media via Reuters)
Supply Chain

Red Sea attacks threaten to cut global shipping capacity 20%

Supply chain disruptions lead to delays and higher prices, experts warn

23 December 2023