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U.S. names veteran diplomat as top China policy official
asia.nikkei.com > politics > International-relations...Lambert will be deputy assistant secretary for China and Taiwan, and will head the Office of China Coordination -- informally known as China House... ...Mark Lambert previously served at embassy in Beijing, key Asia posts at State WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Biden administration on Friday named veteran... ...Embassy in Beijing, Lambert most recently served as a deputy assistant secretary focused on Japanese, Korean and Mongolian affairs, and on relations... ...year between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping....

Ride-hailing in Japan could see conditional approval: digital minister
asia.nikkei.com > business > transportation...Taro Kono told Nikkei on Friday.... ...digital minister Government to discuss when and where services can supplement taxis, Kono says TOKYO -- Japan will consider allowing ride-hailing... ...Japan train pass fares to surge for foreign tourists: JR Tourists flood back to Tokyo, but not elsewhere in Japan Japan's tourism rebound spurs... ...startup aims to tackle Asia's traffic jams with EV sky trams Ride-hailing insanity shows Japan is right to shun startups...

Japan retail inflation weakens after August surge: Nikkei index
asia.nikkei.com > Economy...Nikkei index Food makers say higher costs have been largely passed on to consumers TOKYO -- Rising prices at Japan's supermarkets and other retailers... ...appear to have begun easing after peaking in late August, according to a Nikkei index, as suppliers pull back on passing along higher costs.... ...heads: poll BOJ meets as Japan weighs declaring victory over deflation Japan train pass fares to surge for foreign tourists: JR China consumer... ...Japan's core inflation rate stays at 3.1% in August Japan's consumer inflation slows to 3.1% in July China risk growing, say 60% of Japan's corporate...

U.S. corn prices slump as top buyer China turns to Brazil
asia.nikkei.com > business > markets > commodities...corn prices slump as top buyer China turns to Brazil Beijing's push for food security boosts imports from South American country TOKYO -- U.S.... ...exit to gradually hit Asia food supplies Asia's rice squeeze after India export ban:... ...Unexpected China demand, output cuts behind surge in oil prices Australia miners BHP, Fortescue race to curb iron ore dependence... ...4 things to know China's import ban hurts Japan's seafood industry expansion plans China vows to boost Southeast Asia imports as growth slows...

India's Canada spat clouds ties with West as Delhi hosts army chiefs
asia.nikkei.com > cms > politics > International-relations...NEW DELHI/TOKYO -- The bitter feud between India and Canada over the killing of a Sikh separatist, and revelations that the U.S. had "shared intelligence... ...India's Canada spat clouds ties with West as Delhi hosts army chiefs This week's military conference could prove awkward -- or help dial down tensions... ...and India co-host a conference of army chiefs from across the region in New Delhi. Canada's deputy commander Maj.... ...Peter Scott is reportedly set to attend....

SenseTime's push into self-driving cars faces U.S. obstacles
asia.nikkei.com > business...obstacles China's image recognition leader aims to equip 5m vehicles a year by 2030 SHANGHAI -- SenseTime Group, China's leading provider of image... ...Toyota, Pony.ai plan to mass produce robotaxis in China China's shortfall in AI tech talent estimated in the millions China surpasses Japan as... ...China leads high-tech research in 80% of critical fields: report China issues draft rules for tighter facial recognition oversight Alibaba unveils...

Tech Latest: Why Chinese EV makers are heading West
asia.nikkei.com > Spotlight > podcast...In this episode, Alice French talks to Akito Tanaka, our chief business news correspondent based in Singapore, about how and why some of China's... ...Why Chinese EV makers are heading West Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast for the freshest updates on the tech sector Tech Latest by Nikkei Asia... ...and Samsung's smartphone slump About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.... ...China's EV domination and Indonesia's battery woes Tech Latest: Apple's iPhone 15 reveal amid China headwinds Tech Latest: Huawei's 5G comeback...

Ukraine latest: Putin signs decree calling up 130,000 in fall draft
asia.nikkei.com > politics...From drones to cyberattacks, technology is shaping Ukraine conflict Russia's war bloggers hold potential spark of further unrest Russia-North Korea... ...help with anti-drone technology Russia, Central Asia locked in tug of war over Ukraine recruiting Saturday, Sept.... ...Minister Rustem Umerov tells a news conference alongside French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu.... ...NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he is confident Poland and Slovakia will continue to support Ukraine, even as rhetoric on Kyiv hardens...

UAW set to expand strike at Ford and GM: UAW president
asia.nikkei.com > business > automobiles...at an additional plant at General Motors and at Ford, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said on Friday, as the first-ever simultaneous strike... ...UAW president Walkout won't include any additional union members at Stellantis DETROIT (Reuters) -- The United Auto Workers will walk off the job... .... vehicles over fire risks About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.... ...Ford pauses construction on battery plant that would use CATL tech U.S. autoworkers launch first simultaneous strike at Detroit Three Honda Prologue...

Temasek's True Light Capital closes $3.3bn greater China fund
asia.nikkei.com > Spotlight...True Light Capital is an independent and wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore state investor Temasek.... ...Temasek's True Light Capital closes $3.3bn greater China fund Flagship vehicle eyes sectors including science, technology and consumer SINGAPORE... ...with Canadian utility About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.... ...China jitters turn private equity investors toward India, Indonesia China auto industry steps up chip supply chain cooperation Unexpected China...