Explore

Congressman Scott Peters Leads San Diego Trade Mission to Japan to Bolster Economic and Security Ties

Congressman Scott Peters Leads San Diego Trade Mission to Japan to Bolster Economic and Security Ties

Congressman Scott Peters Leads San Diego Trade Mission to Japan to Bolster Economic and Security Ties

North Korea adds second naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise

North Korea adds second naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has put his second naval destroyer into service and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent

Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Global shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers

AI Export Boom Fuels Growth in Advanced Asian Economies, China Benefits from Integrated Circuits

AI Export Boom Fuels Growth in Advanced Asian Economies, China Benefits from Integrated Circuits

AI Export Boom Fuels Growth in Advanced Asian Economies, China Benefits from Integrated Circuits

Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to Ban Over Half of Holiday Rentals Amid Overtourism Complaints

Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to Ban Over Half of Holiday Rentals Amid Overtourism Complaints

Tokyo's Shinjuku ward is set to implement a ban on more than 50% of its holiday rentals, including those listed on platforms like Airbnb. This decision follows a significant increase in complaints from residents regarding tourist behavior. According to an official supervising holiday rentals, the number of complaints rose by approximately 40% in the fiscal year ending in March. Issues cited include improper trash disposal, smoking in prohibited areas, and trespassing. The new ordinance will revise existing regulations to ban private lodging in residential zones and areas near schools. Shinjuku, known for its bustling commercial and entertainment districts, currently hosts nearly 10% of Japan's 42,000 short-term rentals. The official stated that the plan would be formally announced by the Shinjuku mayor.

An AI chip machine so pricey, three rivals had to say yes

An AI chip machine so pricey, three rivals had to say yes

Samsung, TSMC and Intel rarely move in lockstep. This time, all three are betting on the same piece of equipment.

U.S. Semiconductor Industry Faces Challenge in Replicating Taiwan's Tacit Knowledge Advantage

U.S. Semiconductor Industry Faces Challenge in Replicating Taiwan's Tacit Knowledge Advantage

U.S. Semiconductor Industry Faces Challenge in Replicating Taiwan's Tacit Knowledge Advantage

Asian Shipyards in Japan, South Korea, and Philippines Crucial for U.S. Warship Maintenance in Western Pacific

Asian Shipyards in Japan, South Korea, and Philippines Crucial for U.S. Warship Maintenance in Western Pacific

The U.S. Navy is increasingly relying on shipyards in allied nations like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of its naval vessels in the Western Pacific. This strategy allows U.S. Seventh Fleet vessels to undergo complex overhauls closer to potential conflict zones, reducing the need to recall ships to the U.S. mainland for repairs. While U.S. law mandates that major warships be built domestically, outsourcing MRO to foreign yards offers greater flexibility, especially for forward-deployed vessels. Naval vessels homeported outside the United States are not strictly prohibited from receiving foreign MRO services, and deployed U.S.-homeported ships can also be serviced by foreign workers under specific conditions. This approach is particularly vital given the significant distance from the continental U.S. and Washington’s intensifying strategic competition with Beijing.

Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Asian shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers

International Labour Organization Addresses Global Jobs Mismatch, Not Just Unemployment

International Labour Organization Addresses Global Jobs Mismatch, Not Just Unemployment

International Labour Organization Addresses Global Jobs Mismatch, Not Just Unemployment

China Expands Lop Nur Desert Flight-Test Facility, Accelerating Stealth Jet Development Amidst U.S. Rivalry

China Expands Lop Nur Desert Flight-Test Facility, Accelerating Stealth Jet Development Amidst U.S. Rivalry

China is significantly expanding its flight-test facility located deep within the Lop Nur desert in its western Xinjiang region. Recent satellite imagery, analyzed by the defense website TWZ on August 28, reveals the construction of four new large hangars, extensive new taxiway work, a circular pad believed to be an engine-run or turnaround area, and potential fuel-storage infrastructure. This rapid expansion is seen by analysts as a strategic move to accelerate the development of China's next-generation military aircraft. The remote location of Lop Nur is considered ideal for the discreet testing of sensitive, advanced aircraft designs, allowing for multiple simultaneous flight-test programs away from routine observation. Andreas Rupprecht, an aviation analyst specializing in the Chinese air force, believes that Lop Nur is poised to become the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) primary test center for high-end, next-generation aircraft. This development comes as the air-power rivalry between China and the U...

Lumentum Holdings Positioned as Key Player in AI Data Center Infrastructure Amidst Surging Demand

Lumentum Holdings Positioned as Key Player in AI Data Center Infrastructure Amidst Surging Demand

Lumentum Holdings Positioned as Key Player in AI Data Center Infrastructure Amidst Surging Demand