Illustration: Liu Rui/GT With deindustrialization fears mounting and industrial headwinds persisting, the revival of Europe’s manufacturing sector has become a topic of debate across the EU. In an interview with the Financial Times published …
By SHOKO RIKIMARU/ Staff Writer t Cherry blossoms in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 2025 (Asahi Shimbun file photo) The annual cherry blossom season is expected to start in Tokyo on March 21, closely trailed …
By Lim Hui Jie The trade deal will see Washington lower tariffs on Taiwanese exports to 15%. In return, Taiwan will remove or reduce 99% of tariff barriers on U.S. goods, as well as …
A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023. (REUTERS) China will offer firm support for “patriotic pro-reunification forces” in Taiwan and strike hard …
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi places flowers on the names of winning candidates in the Lower House election on Feb. 8 at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo’s Nagatacho district. (Hikaru Uchida) Voters overwhelmingly …
BYD sues US government over tariffs; move sets precedent for Chinese firms to defend legitimate rights, interests: expert By Zhang Weilan BYD headquarters in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong Province. Photo: VCG Four US-based subsidiaries …
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at his side aboard the USS George Washington in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 28, 2025. (Sotaro Hata) U.S. President Donald …
Akio Toyoda, chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. (Asahi Shimbun file photo) Toyota Motor Corp. said on Thursday that Akio Toyoda would step down as president and chief executive and hand over the helm …
Chinese scientists build world-first 20GW microwave weapon that can fire 60-second bursts Ground-based and compact Chinese technology can disrupt or damage Starlink satellites operating in low Earth orbit By Stephen Chen At the Northwest …
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025. (Asahi Shimbun file photo) This year, U.S. President Donald Trump has strengthened his “America First” principle and …