Interview
U.K. signs trade partnership with Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
Labour minister sees region as 'key growth engine'
Trade
Germany's Scholz visits Kazakhstan to boost trade in rare earths, oil
But chancellor says deals must not circumvent EU sanctions on Russia
Economy
ECB cuts interest rates as inflation slows, growth weakens
'We are not pre-committing to a particular rate path,' bank chief Lagarde says
International relations
China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-Beijing trade disputes
Chinese-made EVs, Spanish pork exports at risk
Energy
EU to tighten hydrogen subsidy rules after China concerns
Planned criteria may include requirements for work to be done in Europe
Trade
China will not impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy, for now
European producers remain concerned tariffs could still come in future
Trade war
China probes dairy imports following EU's EV probe update
Tariffs on Chinese brands slightly adjusted in Europe's latest decision
Electric vehicles
EU slashes planned tariff on Tesla's China-made EVs to 9%
New reduced rate is set lower than the 20.8% it had indicated in July
Business trends
TotalEnergies' Pakistan exit stirs company exodus fears
French energy major latest Western multinational to quit crisis-hit Asian nation
Electric vehicles
China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on EVs
Beijing says it will 'safeguard the development rights and interests' of industry
Economy
Dollar hits four-month low as weak U.S. jobs data boosts rate cut bets
Japanese yen strengthens to 146.42 against greenback at one point
Trade
India and U.K. eye early FTA under new Starmer government
New British FM calls ties 'indispensable' after signing tech security pact
Opinion
Europe must prepare militarily and economically for a Taiwan war
Once merely aware of the risks, European leaders now have deep concerns
Interview
Europe will remain united in times of crisis: ex-ECB chief
Jean-Claude Trichet sees safer world with further EU integration
Economy
ECB keeps rates unchanged, September move 'wide open'
Lagarde warns that risks to growth were "tilted to the downside",
Consumer
Swatch slumps on weak China demand; shares hammered
First-half net sales tumble 14.3% for maker of Tissot, Longines, Omega watches
Comment
From U.S. to Japan, unpopular leaders cast shadow on global economy
Reform, not protectionism, is key as political headwinds mount
Opinion
China goes whole hog in EU trade tussle over pork imports
Beijing strikes back at EV tariffs, risking a trade war over pig products
Electric cars in China
China EV exports fell 13.2% in June amid rising trade tensions
Domestic electric shift raises fresh concerns over glut of conventional cars
Transportation
Central Asian railway to offer new link between China, Europe
New rail network would bypass problematic routes through Russia and Red Sea
Interview
EU must not be 'naive' in China EV talks, Spain economy minister says
Bloc should protect domestic industries and 'be a bit more self-centered'
Trade war
China unveils next steps in EU brandy probe as EV tariffs take effect
Commerce Ministry sets hearing for July 18; Beijing threatens wide-ranging retaliation
Trade war
EU presses ahead with Chinese EV tariffs as talks continue
Divided Europe still needs unity in approach while China's carmakers ponder moves
Energy
Germany to probe use of Chinese wind turbines in North Sea project
Berlin looks to balance protecting critical infrastructure and fair competition
US-China tensions
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security