Opinion
Security is still China's top priority, not the economy
Premier Li Qiang in uncomfortable spot as National People's Congress opens
East Asia
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Aerospace & Defense Industries
Boeing agrees to $51m settlement for U.S. export violations
In one case, three Chinese employees improperly downloaded defense-related data
Markets
Japanese, Australian shares hit record highs on Wall Street bounce
Benchmark Nikkei index jumps 1.9%, again breaching levels last seen in 1989
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Japan's chip reboot
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Automobiles
BYD expands Japan exposure with more EV models, dealership network
Chinese maker challenges market dominated by local players
Economy
China's factory activity contracts for fifth straight month
After Lunar New Year seasonal factors, focus on legislative moves and March figures
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo Switch: What investors are looking for in next-gen console
Price, compatibility and Nvidia will play key roles in gaming console's debut
Caixin
China intensifies efforts to curb risk in troubled trust sector
New regulatory ratings system switches focus to risk management, how businesses are run
Bank of Japan
BOJ chief Ueda stops short of declaring 2% price goal met
Japan's central bank governor says more scrutiny needed on wage outlook
International relations
G20 finance chiefs fail to reach joint statement amid Gaza, Ukraine debates
Discord among foreign ministers 'contaminated' financial talks: Brazilian finance minister
Transportation
Japan, China and South Korea to share reusable shipping pallets
Asian trading powerhouses seek streamlined, sustainable logistics
Comment
Kishida's non-answers show politics lags business in scandal response
Japan PM criticized for retreading public material before ethics committee
Markets
Tokyo Electron, Kobe Steel court global investors as Japan stocks rally
Companies tap into soaring demand for Tokyo-listed shares
Business Spotlight
China's minidrama producers set their sights on challenging Netflix
Ultra-short episodes and wacky plots help series flourish on social media
Opinion
Japan has to do more for migrant rights than drop 'intern' label
New guest worker program preserves unfair restrictions on job mobility
Technology
China charges ahead in EVs as Apple gives up decadelong dream
Japan has opening to learn from U.S. tech leader's stumble
Business deals
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy invests in U.S. geothermal startup
Fervo repurposes drilling technology to develop renewable energy reserves
International relations
Cracks in G20 let Russia grow trade with China and India
Western sanctions have failed to hobble Russian economy
Economy
China slips further from high-income status as earnings measure dips
Per capita GNI edges down 0.1% in dollars on economic and yuan weakness
Finance
Hong Kong Exchange CEO departs after three tough years
'Crisis' caused by heightened U.S.-China tensions and COVID-19 fallout
Electronics
Tata, Powerchip to build India's first semiconductor fab
Taiwanese, Japanese, Thai firms join projects to fuel Modi's chip ambition
Politics
Japan PM Kishida apologizes for political funds scandal
Ruling party has come under intense scrutiny amid slush fund allegations
Sports
Baseball superstar Ohtani reveals marriage to Japanese woman
Player has not disclosed spouse's identity, asks for privacy
Markets
Insurer divestment plan raises hopes for Japan corporate reform
Companies with weak balance sheets open to selling pressure, say analysts
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