Interview
Infineon sees demand for local semiconductor production in China: CEO
Power semiconductor leader aims for 1bn euro mark in AI-related revenue
Society
Japanese Nobel Peace Prize winner calls for end to nuclear weapons
Recognition for Nihon Hidankyo comes as bomb survivor numbers dwindle
Economy
Trump tariffs define Wall Street's 2025 Asia growth forecasts
Levies will be the region's big 'known unknown' in the new year
Electric vehicles
China's CATL, Stellantis to invest $4.3bn in EV battery factory in Spain
Joint plant, to open by end of 2026, will be Chinese player's third European base
Semiconductors
Bezos-backed U.S. chip designer plans foray into Tokyo
Tenstorrent eyes outsourcing to Rapidus to meet demand for cutting-edge devices
Business deals
Japan's Nippon Life to acquire Resolution Life of U.S. for $8.2bn
Deal to go down as biggest acquisition by a Japanese insurer
Middle East crisis
China's Syria engagement shows limitations of its Middle East policy
Fall of Assad regime throws major power off balance
Commodities
Indonesia criticizes EU over inflexibility on deforestation regulation
Spat threatens broader bilateral ties, diplomats say
Crime
Police arrest suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare chief
Capture came after sighting in a Pennsylvania McDonald's
Technology
TikTok asks U.S. court to pause ban until Trump and Supreme Court weigh in
Small businesses would lose $1 billion a month if app is banned, company said
Middle East crisis
Syrian prime minister agrees to hand power to rebel administration
Rebels seized capital and President Bashar Assad fled to Russia the previous day
Transportation
Hitachi Rail to deliver 70 train cars to U.K. in $640m deal
FirstGroup to operate fleet under 10-year lease, with option to order more
Business deals
Nippon Steel counters union claims about U.S. Steel deal
Japanese company releases investment plans as USW warns of production transfer
Energy
JERA and BP to merge offshore wind businesses as costs soar
Japan and British energy giants to invest $5.8bn in 50-50 venture by 2030
Trump administration
Which think tanks rise under Trump? Asian companies study closely
AFPI's 10-plus appointments stand in contrast to Heritage, Hudson, AEI
Transportation
Tata Group's Air India orders additional 100 Airbus jets
Purchase comes on top of last year's request for 470 planes from Airbus, Boeing
Crime
India police ask Musk's Starlink for buyer info in $4.2bn drug case
Authorities demand details on purchasers of equipment used in sea navigation
Sports
Infographic: Japan's football talent takes Europe by storm
Players abroad increase by 90% over five years
Middle East crisis
Syrian rebels topple Assad, who flees to Russia in Mideast shake-up
Ousted leader and family have been granted asylum, Russian ambassador says
Middle East crisis
U.S. and partners to manage risk in Syria, Biden says
No role for American ground forces in securing former Assad government's chemical weapons
Interview
BNY chief backs Trump's efficiency push
'There is inefficiency in most big organizations,' says Robin Vince
Middle East crisis
Syrian government collapses, falling to lightning rebel offensive
Crowds celebrate end of Assad family's 50 years of iron rule
Middle East crisis
Syrian rebels battle for Homs; Assad ouster possibly 'in days'
U.S. official puts potential timeframe for toppling government at 5 to 10 days
International relations
Trump, Zelenskyy and Macron hold 'productive' meeting in Paris
Leaders in French capital for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
Companies
Kubota to build excavator plant in Germany despite Europe slump
Factory set to boost capacity 40% as Japanese company eyes future demand
Technology
U.S. court upholds TikTok divestiture law, leaving fate to Trump
Ruling means app will 'effectively' be unavailable after Jan. 19, barring extension
Electric vehicles
BYD comes neck and neck with Tesla in global EV sales
China dominates top 10 list while smartphone maker Xiaomi vaults above Toyota
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Takeda to offload generic drug venture with Israel's Teva
Japanese private equity firm J-Will to take over Teva Takeda Pharma
Economy
U.S. job growth accelerates in November; unemployment rate rises to 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls up 227,000 after being severely constrained by hurricanes and strikes
Sports
U.S. NBA returns to China with multiyear deal starting in Macao
First appearance since 2019 after controversy over Hong Kong protests