U.S. elections 2024
U.S. Democrats' foreign policy platform pivots back to Europe
Harris administration will likely seek to 'manage' China with trans-Atlantic partners
U.S.
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Finance
MUFG sheds $1bn in U.S. Bancorp shares
Japanese megabank will maintain smaller stake, bolster partnership
U.S. elections 2024
Trump and 'America First' left world in tatters, Biden says
At Democratic convention, president says choosing Harris as VP was his best decision
Startups
U.S. e-scooter startup Lime brings rental service to Japan
Company's first foray into East Asia will see 2,000 vehicles in Tokyo this year
Opinion
West must stop trying to pull India into the liberal democracy camp
U.S. and allies would be better served trying to prevent New Delhi siding with China
Startups
U.S. startup investor Techstars debuts Japan accelerator program
12 startups each receive $120,000 and mentorship in 3-month program
Defense
German Navy 'cannot just pay lip service' to aiding global order: admiral
Ships and planes cross into Pacific to join Japan and U.S. in joint exercises
North Korea tensions
South and North Korea brace for Harris or Trump as next U.S. leader
Yoon and Kim deepen their own alliances while keeping door open to dialogue
Economy
U.S., China agree to work more closely in times of financial stress
The fifth Financial Working Group meeting concluded as trade tensions rise
Artificial intelligence
Japan's Mitsubishi Corp. to invest in Andrew Ng's next AI fund
Trading house aims to train dozens of engineers, data analysts each year
Middle East crisis
Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew push for Gaza cease-fire
U.S. secretary of state to meet with Netanyahu in 10th trip to region since war began
Comment
What does North Korea have in store for the next U.S. president?
Pyongyang couches hopes for better ties in hard-line rhetoric
International relations
South Korea, Japan, U.S. leaders renew ties on regional challenges
Yoon's office issues joint statement a year after trilateral summit at Camp David
Society
Japanese American WWII detainees honored in book that lists every name
Monument to 'console spirits' pieces together fragmented records to preserve history
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris courts votes of high-income Indian Americans
Indian American population grew 55% over decade into influential group
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to tackle costs, lower taxes in economy speech
Democratic presidential nominee proposes ban on 'price gouging' by grocers
Myanmar Crisis
U.S. meets Myanmar opposition, pledges expanded support
Virtual talks come after China urges ASEAN countries to help with peace process
Trade war
U.S. lawmakers push for clampdown on tariff-dodging Chinese imports
Proposals include tightening 'de minimis' import rules, stronger enforcement
Middle East crisis
Gaza cease-fire talks paused with plans to resume next week
U.S. warns much work still needs to be done as Blinken prepares to meet Netanyahu
Media & Entertainment
Fortnite creator Epic's app store launch ensures 'more freedom' for developers: CEO
New regulations aim to break Apple, Google's dominance in mobile app market
US-China tensions
Chinese chip equipment maker AMEC sues U.S. over military blacklist
Move follows lidar maker Hesai's legal challenge against Department of Defense
Markets
U.S. indexes end higher as retail sales soothe slowdown fears
Nasdaq gains more than 2%, with S&P 500 and Dow also rising
Commodities
Gold ETF inflows reach 2-year high, driven by expected U.S. rate cut
Heightened geopolitical risks also spur global flight to safety
Food & Beverage
Japan grilled-steak operator to offer plant-based meat in U.S.
Fujiya readies pitch for vegan-friendly food in New York and Los Angeles
Equities
U.S. Nasdaq steps up scrutiny of Chinese company listings
Heightened screening comes amid concerns over market volatility