Trade
EU exempts Japanese sake from packaging recycling rules
Requirement covering sake bottles would amount to non-tariff barrier, Tokyo argued
Trade
Trade
Australia unveils $1.3bn fund for investment with ASEAN
Albanese pledges to support companies taking larger role in fast-developing region
Business deals
Nippon Steel executive to negotiate with union on U.S. Steel deal
Japan steelmaker aims to complete purchase before November presidential election
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Food & Beverage
Wasabi exports grow as Japan cuisine gains fans overseas
Wasabi food makers tweak spiciness and products for foreign tastes
Trade
Sake, scallops and wagyu face hurdles in EU under packaging rules
Top Japanese food exports seen failing to meet proposals for recyclability
Trade
Chinese e-commerce flood into U.S. raises safety concerns
Senators move to scrap duty-free status of sub-$800 shipments from China
Transportation
Malaysia to let foreign vessels repair undersea cables
Minister says exemption to standard ban will be permanent, eyeing boost to digital sector
International relations
Cracks in G20 let Russia grow trade with China and India
Western sanctions have failed to hobble Russian economy
Trade
Japan to require foreign e-tailers to have local person in charge
Trade ministry devises new e-commerce rules amid safety concerns
Commodities
Indonesia palm oil firms warn of food security risks as biodiesel use rises
Government mulls doubling the subsidy for replanting amid concerns over exports
Trade
Nippon Steel taps Republican lobby firepower for U.S. Steel deal
Former congressional staffer retained to help advocate on Capitol Hill
Interview
Trump could impose universal tariff on Day 1: ex-U.S. trade official
Former USTR chief of staff expects push to end trade deficit with Japan
Fisheries
Turkish tuna farmers tripled exports to Japan over past decade
Industry expands operations into North Africa and seeks a larger fishing quota
Indo-Pacific
Trump comeback threatens to scuttle IPEF in its infancy
Economic framework's supply chain agreement goes into effect Saturday
Ukraine war
Russia procures tank parts from Japan and Taiwan via China
Documents show company in Shenzhen used to evade U.S., U.K. sanctions
US-China tensions
U.S. export curbs on China won't extend to legacy chips: official
Assistant commerce secretary says controls are 'as narrow as possible'
Crime
U.S. charges Japanese crime leader with nuclear materials trafficking
With Myanmar used as transit point, substances were expected to be used by Iran
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Opinion
Japan's economic presence in Southeast Asia is not fading away
Competition with Chinese companies for regional opportunities is not zero-sum
Trade war
Trump likely to raise tariffs on China in two steps, former official says
Japan and Europe would also be in the trade line of fire if ex-president reelected
Defense
Japan weighs limiting weapons export exemption to planned fighter jet
Ruling LDP plans talks with Komeito to bring reluctant coalition partner on board
Trade
Indian imports of Russian oil drop to lowest in a year
Oil minister cites prices, says New Delhi has 'already diversified'
Travel & Leisure
Elephant pants have Thailand debating soft power and copyrights
70% of country's elephant-patterned trousers found to be made in China
Economy
Singapore eyes corporate tax rise, AI investment in 2024 budget
Finance minister and next PM Wong pledges higher spending amid 'mixed' outlook
International relations
India's Modi woos UAE and Qatar to counter China in Middle East
New Delhi advances push for competing economic corridor to Europe
Supply Chain
Taiwan's PSA aims to tap server demand boom via Southeast Asia
Supplier's new Malaysian plant to begin shipping in mid-2024