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Tacos win hearts and wallets of inflation-squeezed Japanese diners

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

With both sides outwardly confident they hold the upper hand and their positions far apart, there is no obvious off-ramp in sight.

Conceptual art offers glimpse inside architects’ minds

WHAT Museum's group exhibition "Corrugated/Coral — Eight Practices to Project Architecture Afar" aims to visualize how humans influence architecture and vice versa.

‘Sashiko’ needlework artisan says craft is about 'the stories behind the stitching'

In a new book, a third-generation craftsman explores how the origins of his art are at risk of being lost in an upswell of popularity.

Takaichi's musical diplomacy with Indonesia shows fresh bid for Asia partners

Japan entertainment startups unlock value by fusing AI with fan culture

Taiwan blows past forecasts with economic growth at 39-year high

Gross domestic product expanded almost 13.7% in the first quarter from a year earlier, compared with about 12.7% in the previous three months.

Honda confident Aston Martin power unit problems solved

Excessive vibrations made it extremely uncomfortable for two-time champion Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll to drive their cars in the opening three races.

FIFA head Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup matches in U.S.

Iran's participation at this year's World Cup has been shrouded in uncertainty since the eruption of war in the Middle East in February.

Apple expects 'significantly higher' memory chip cost in upcoming quarters

Apple posts record March quarter results on 28% sales jump in China

Japan's Ulvac to reshore production of rare earth magnet-making equipment

Japan's wig masters bring the kabuki stage to life

In kabuki, transformation begins with the wig, as master artisans shape identity, status and emotion strand by strand.

Adani Enterprises posts quarterly loss as costs, asset depreciation swell

Voice AI startup Verbex to move headquarters from Singapore to Japan

The split between China and Silicon Valley just got wider

A decade ago, Silicon Valley investors raced to back Chinese startups. Today, few do.

‘They said AI saved me’: How South Korea is checking on its older adults

An artificial intelligence-powered call service​ adopted by cities and counties across South Korea check​s on thousands of older adults living alone in isolation or poverty.

Murata beats profit estimates as AI data-center demand strains production

The company says it is struggling to catch up with runaway demand for its multilayer ceramic capacitors, sought by U.S. hyperscalers for artificial intelligence data centers.

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin set for parole after eight months in prison

The release paves the way for his possible return to politics as his family's party takes a lesser role in a new conservative-led government.

Japan’s factory output fell in March as Iran war clouded demand outlook

The data reflects a period in flux, with business prospects for manufacturers starting to dim as the impact of the Middle East conflict rippled through the world's economy.