Materials
Nippon Steel pivots away from China to zero in on U.S., India
U.S. Steel acquisition and Indian blast furnaces critical to expansion
U.S.
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Harris takes on Trump
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Defense
Australian defense chief defends updated military deal with U.S., U.K.
Biden letter says agreement will allow nuclear material to be given to Australia
International relations
Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary as Israel snub overshadows ceremony
Envoys of several nations, including U.S., refrain from attending proceedings
Defense
U.S. wants Japan to co-produce 100-plus Patriot missiles
Pentagon will accelerate collaboration with allies, top defense official says
U.S. elections 2024
Where will U.S.-China tech decoupling go under Harris or Trump?
Silicon Valley split on different futures for AI, crypto and China investment
Retail
Amazon develops China seller network to take on Temu, Shein
Chinese upstarts are cutting into U.S. e-commerce giant's share with cheap goods
Indo-Pacific
U.S. sends another carrier from Asia to Middle East, widening Pacific gap
Some call for stationing a flattop in the Mediterranean on a permanent basis
International relations
U.S., Europe aired concern over no Israel at Nagasaki A-bomb event
Envoys pulling out say Israel shouldn't be put on same level as Russia, Belarus
Indo-Pacific
Australia and U.S. boost defense ties, push missile collaboration
U.S military to increase rotational presence in Australia
The Nikkei View
U.S. presidential candidates should have open debate on policy
Racist language and smear campaigns will only worsen social divisions
U.S. elections 2024
Tim Walz and China: Close personal ties and sharp criticism of Beijing
Harris' VP pick taught and honeymooned in country before becoming vocal on human rights
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U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
Ex-teacher to help Democratic presidential ticket appeal to rural, white voters in Midwest
Crime
U.S. charges Pakistani man allegedly linked to Iran in assassination plot
Unidentified officials targeted in retaliation for 2020 killing of Soleimani, complaint says
Markets
Wall Street bounces back after global stocks rout
Fed officials push back on bearish sentiment about U.S. economy
The Big Story
Harris takes on Trump: Asia braces as U.S. heads toward poll
As diplomats weigh policy hints, VP picks Walz and Vance vie for working class votes
Food & Beverage
U.S. spicy chicken chain Hangry Joe's brings heat to Japan
Teriyaki and craft beer on menu alongside signature oversized sandwich
Crime
Chinese academic convicted of acting as foreign agent in U.S.
Could face up to 25 years in prison for collecting information about activists
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Media & Entertainment
Sony won't make another bid for Paramount after Skydance deal
Japanese company gives up on acquiring film studio in joint offer with Apollo
Semiconductors
U.S. to award SK Hynix up to $450m for chip-packaging facility
Indiana plant will make next-generation chips for training AI systems
Markets
Market rout turns back to Asia after U.S. plunge
Asia's crash may not have hit bottom after Wall Street's volatility index spikes, analysts say
Markets
Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall 3% each amid U.S. recession fears, Apple drop
Investors bett on aggressive Fed rate cuts; Wall Street 'fear gauge' spikes
Technology
Google loses massive U.S. antitrust case over its search dominance
Company expected to appeal ruling that it thwarted competition
Health Care
Japan's Terumo sets up $75m U.S. venture capital fund
Medical equipment maker aims to invest in advanced treatment startups
Currencies
Malaysian ringgit hits 16-month high against dollar
Country's strong economy fuels rebound amid greenback sell-off