W ITHIN 24 HOURS on January 6th, two events took place that encapsulate the mixed legacy Joe Biden will leave in America’s relationship with Japan. That afternoon North Korea tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile,

The United States and Japan are working "together to strengthen and build more resilient supply chains, critical minerals security, shaping the rules of things like artificial intelligence," said Secretary Blinken.

The president said he was moving to protect national security in deciding the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year.

Nippon Steel touted the $14.9 billion deal as a lifeline for its rusting US rival, but opponents warned that the Japanese firm would slash jobs -- despite assurances to the contrary.

WASHINGTON - The United States on Jan 3 announced the approval of a US$3.6 billion (S$4.9 billion) sale of up to 1,200 advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan, one of Washington’s closest allies in Asia.

The Japanese Cabinet has approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget plan for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to further fortify the country against growing threat from China,

President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel.

Let’s have faith that Trump will reject the Biden administration’s politically motivated interference in the deal or get an even bigger, more spectacular one.

The United Nations says the world economy resisted battering by conflicts and inflation last year and is expected to grow a subdued 2.8% in 2025.

President Joe Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel on national security grounds will have disastrous consequences for some Pennsylvania steel workers, who will lose their jobs and won’t be able to pay mortgages and support their families.

This briefing book for the incoming administration aligns Asia’s needs with concrete, actionable recommendations designed to advance U.S. interests and address president-elect Donald Trump’s priorities.