Tokyo fires up plans to scout Hong Kong talent for financial hub
TOKYO -- Plans to boost Tokyo's status as an international financial center moved forward Friday with a draft proposal from the ruling party, but...
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Japan set to challenge US and China for fastest supercomputer
TOKYO -- A government-backed supercomputer project looks to zip past dominant American and Chinese rivals to reclaim the top spot...
TikTok owner now the hottest tech company among US job seekers
PALO ALTO, U.S. -- Despite political headwinds, ByteDance is quickly gaining attention among tech talent in the U.S. as the Beijing-based giant...
US fears for Hong Kong’s religious freedom under security law
WASHINGTON -- China's new national security legislation could be used to crush religious freedom in Hong Kong, said Sam Brownback,...
Coronavirus latest: WHO says vaccine should be a global public good
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Indonesia eyes ‘travel bubble’ for 4 Asia-Pacific nations
JAKARTA -- Indonesia's government has begun internal discussions on restarting regular travel to and from China, South Korea, Japan, and Australia, despite...
Tesla wins green light in China to use cobalt-free batteries
BEIJING -- Tesla has received approval from China to assemble electric cars with batteries that contain an alternative to cobalt, an expensive rare metal...
New Zealand kicks off post-pandemic era with weekend of rugby
WELLINGTON -- Thunderous cheers from tens of thousands of New Zealand rugby fans this weekend will herald not only the...
PS5 offers options for ‘digital natives,’ says CEO of Sony unit
TOKYO -- Sony announced on Thursday details of its next-generation game console, PlayStation 5. The new unit is packed with...
Thailand’s restaurants and hotels cleared to serve alcohol
BANGKOK -- Diners in Thailand will again be able to enjoy traditional grilled chicken and papaya salad with a glass...
