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BYD spots North America foothold amid US-Canada tariff discord
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (182+ words) Nikkei Asia BYD spots North America foothold amid US-Canada tariff discord Trump-Carney split in face of China's expansion calls to mind dramatic fiction TOKYO -- There are many stories around the world -- including "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy -- where close…...
Sumitomo-backed Phoenix Tailings taps Asia to strengthen US rare-earth ambitions
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (184+ words) Nikkei Asia Sumitomo-backed Phoenix Tailings taps Asia to strengthen US rare-earth ambitions Move aims to bolster network for critical minerals among allies, says new Asia Pacific president Phoenix Tailings, backed by Sumitomo's Presidio venture arm and Yamaha Motor Ventures, is…...
Chinese automakers overtake Japanese rivals in Europe despite EV tariffs
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (140+ words) Nikkei Asia Chinese automakers overtake Japanese rivals in Europe despite EV tariffs Renewed purchase subsidies offers boon to BYD, while Nissan looks to other markets BERLIN/GUANGZHOU -- Chinese automakers surpassed the sales of Japanese brands in Europe's passenger car market…...
Africa shows the way as Asia gets World Cup reality check
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (199+ words) Nikkei Asia Africa shows the way as Asia gets World Cup reality check European experience and diaspora talent expose structural gaps holding Asian soccer back Senegal's Sadio Mane drives forward in his country's 3-2 victory against Belgium in Seattle on July…...
Nikkei wins silver honors at US International Awards for 2nd year in a row
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (167+ words) NEW YORK -- A Nikkei documentary, "The 'megadrought' striking the American Southwest," has won a silver medal from the US International Awards, the organization announced on Wednesday. The movie from the NIKKEI Film video series competed in the environment, ecology & sustainability…...
US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it
22+ hour, 15+ min ago (738+ words) Agreement remains in place for 10 years with annual review before expiring The U. S. decision was'widely expected amid'persistent and growing trade deficits with Canada and Mexico. " Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Trump administration on Wednesday declined to extend the U. S. -Mexico-Canada Agreement, starting a…...
Indonesian group alleges financial law revision allows money laundering
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (183+ words) Nikkei Asia Indonesian group alleges financial law revision allows money laundering Civil society organizations release letter to global watchdog calling for probe The headquarters of Indonesia's Danantara sovereign wealth fund in Jakarta. Civil society groups have alleged that legislation governing…...
Analysis: China detentions cast shadow over Japan's legacy in Dalian
23+ hour, 7+ min ago (63+ words) Nikkei Asia Economic retaliation ices a relationship that not even Tiananmen could chill Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff and editorial writer at Nikkei. He spent seven years in China as a correspondent, and later as China bureau chief,…...
Aflac Japan reports breach on 4. 38 million customers, includes bank details
1+ day, 54+ min ago (157+ words) Nikkei Asia Aflac Japan reports breach on 4. 38 million customers, includes bank details Financial watchdog orders insurance giant to report on cause, prevention steps TOKYO -- Aflac Life Insurance Japan has suffered a data breach resulting in the leak of about 4. 38 million…...
China urges US to handle Taiwan issue 'with utmost caution"
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (257+ words) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, seen here at U. N. headquarters in May, said to U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the two countries'should work to manage all'kinds of risks. " Reuters BEIJING'(Reuters) --'Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi'urged the U. S. to handle matters…...