Technology
Tesla's supplier Panasonic weighs more investment in Kansas
Battery maker cautious in face of slackening EV demand
Rest of the World
U.S. elections 2024
Nikki Haley exit marks GOP shift to 'America First,' analysts say
Calls for global leadership fall flat as some U.S. lawmakers question Ukraine funding
Markets
Fed's Powell warns cutting rates too soon could backfire
Central bank chief's remarks in line with markets' dialed-down expectations
Politics
U.S. Senate bill targeting China's BGI, WuXi AppTec moves forward
'Protectionist' legislation 'takes advantage of anger towards China,' GOP senator says
Transportation
Porsche EV battery blamed for ship fire in Mitsui O.S.K. lawsuit
$32m in damages sought for 2022 sinking of car carrier Felicity Ace
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin market cap approaches silver with latest rally
SEC approval of ETFs and safe-haven demand among factors spurring rise
Technology
U.S. nuclear fusion startup draws investment from Itochu, SoftBank
Blue Laser Fusion advances R&D with eye on commercial viability in 2030
U.S. elections 2024
Nikki Haley ends U.S. Republican presidential bid but doesn't endorse Trump
Trump wins endorsement of longtime Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Eisai to invest in U.S. Alzheimer's blood testing firm C2N
Expanded use of tests could boost drugmaker's lecanemab medication
U.S. elections 2024
Trump dominates Super Tuesday, but November vote may hinge on turnout
A battle between weak candidates could soon turn ugly, analysts say
U.S. elections 2024
Biden and Trump begin to rack up Super Tuesday wins
Nation moving closer to historic rematch in November election
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin hits record high above $69,000, then tumbles
Cryptocurrency's latest rally draws in long-term institutional investor money
Trade
EU exempts Japanese sake from packaging recycling rules
Requirement covering sake bottles would amount to non-tariff barrier, Tokyo argued
China tech
U.S. lawmakers seek to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
Bill would give Chinese company 165 days to unload app used by 170m Americans
Automobiles
Chinese self-driving car developers slash California test drives
Didi pulls out of program as U.S. scrutiny of China tech mounts
Construction
U.S. housing market becomes battleground for rival Japan homebuilders
Daiwa House eyes factory for prefab components while Sekisui House buys MDC
Media & Entertainment
Taylor Swift deal not a jab at neighbors, Singapore PM says
Exclusive stop in city-state draws criticism from other Southeast Asian countries
Technology
Google agrees to restore deleted Indian apps, IT minister says
Matrimony.com and other popular apps had been removed in a payment policy spat
Opinion
West must take care in moving toward China's approach to aid
Blurring between export credit and development assistance carries risks
Technology
Sam Altman-backed startup to bring AI smart pin to Japan, South Korea
Former Apple designers' voice-enabled smart device aims to capture generative AI boom
International relations
Japan PM Kishida to address U.S. Congress on April 11
Trip 'symbolizes both nations' commitment to peace and prosperity,' congressional leaders say
Arts
Ghibli's 'Totoro' steals hearts, minds and accolades on London stage
After 2 successful runs, producers say future 'very positive' for iconic show
Markets
Tesla shares skid after China sales slump in February
Lunar New Year, rising local competition fuel EV maker's dip
Israel-Hamas war
Israel's economy well prepared for risks, says central bank governor
Amir Yaron says credit card spending is above prewar levels
Markets
Japan and U.S. stock rallies fueled by tech on AI boom
Some see 1990s dot-com-style bubble, but current stock prices supported by earnings