Economy

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei speaking to journalists in Shenzhen in January.
5G networks

Huawei comes out swinging against critics

Chinese telecom equipment maker changes tack over US-led campaign

24 February 2019
The Chinese smartphone maker saw rapid growth in shipments in Europe last year. 
China tech

Huawei stockpiles key parts ahead of 5G and foldable phone debut

Chinese maker also looking to diversify suppliers as US ramps up pressure

22 February 2019
"The U.K. is not as protective as some other communities," says Peter Estlin, head of the City of London. (Photo by Manami Yamada)
Economy

City of London looks to Asia for a post-Brexit future

Financial center's lord mayor envisions a capital for global startups

22 February 2019
China is an indispensable partner if a post-Brexit Britain is to succeed.
Opinion

Britain needs to decide what it wants from China

Mixed signals from London hinder stronger economic ties with Beijing

22 February 2019
A no-deal Brexit would kick the U.K. out of pacts between Japan and the EU, raising tariffs and creating headaches.
Economy

Tokyo eyes fresh deals with UK to blunt Brexit blowback

Agreements on customs, evidence-sharing and nuclear cooperation put in fast lane

22 February 2019
Xiaomi held a launch ceremony in Beijing on Feb. 20 for its new Mi 9 flagship phone.
Companies

Xiaomi eyes European dominance as China phone market tops out

With US entry on hold amid trade friction, company spends big on smart appliances

21 February 2019
The logo of Huawei Technologies is pictured atop the German headquarters of the Chinese telecommunications company in Duesseldorf.
Trade war

Germany follows UK in casting doubt on US Huawei ban

Allies not convinced on security threat as 5G rollout looms

20 February 2019
The Japanese automaker's sole European auto plant, in Swindon, has been operating below capacity amid faltering sales.
Companies

Honda to shutter UK plant and halt Turkish manufacturing in 2021

Company president says Brexit affects production, but not factor in closures

19 February 2019
While much of the anger in the Britain's referendum focused on the power of Brussels, backers of Asian integration will need to manage the influence of Beijing
Opinion

What Asia can learn from Brexit

Three perils to avoid in Britain's messy EU divorce

19 February 2019
Honda will close its car plant in Swindon, England.
Economy

Britain roiled by news of Honda's plant closing

Opposition lawmakers step up criticism of prime minister's Brexit plan

19 February 2019
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 16. He reiterated the Trump administration's commitment to securing peace through strength.
Trade war

Pence sharpens Huawei criticism in Munich security speech

Chinese supplier poses risk to telecom infrastructure, US vice president says

17 February 2019
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attends a security conference in Warsaw, POland on Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland)
International relations

US leverages security ties to press Eastern Europe to shun Huawei

Pence and Pompeo combine to pursuade countries to avoid Chinese technology

15 February 2019
The pact is the first between the EU and a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. (Nikkei montage/Reuters) 
International relations

EU-Singapore investment deal at risk of delay over debt rule

Main free trade pact passes, but loophole leaves related agreement vulnerable

14 February 2019
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is facing an economic storm, as Brexit threatens to upend export growth and the EU mulls the suspension of duty-free access to its markets.
Hun Sen's Cambodia

Brexit and EU sanctions threaten to push Cambodia into economic crisis

Economy will suffer if bloc pulls benefits, but Hun Sen continues with iron fist

11 February 2019
A move by Germany to ban Huawei would tempt Beijing to retaliate against German companies in China. (Nikkei montage/Reuters)
International relations

Germany caught in dilemma over Huawei 5G rollout

China-friendly solution would fix country's glacial internet but inflame US

8 February 2019
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address at the Capitol in Washington on Feb. 5.
Trade war

Trump says trade deal with Beijing must include 'structural change'

In State of the Union speech, president also asks for retaliatory trade bill

6 February 2019
A Huawei pavillion is seen at a previous Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The GSMA Mobile World Congress, representing the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, will discuss the Huawei ban later this month. 
Trade war

Huawei blacklisting bites 5G carriers in the wallet

Companies look for alternatives, but cost and uncertainty expected to rise

5 February 2019
A factory run by Japanese electronic parts supplier Murata Manufacturing. East Asian suppliers are most at risk of lost business from the U.S.-China trade war, a U.N. report says.
Trade war

East Asia suffers most from trade war, while Europe gains: UN

Regional supply chains to face $160bn drop in transactions due to tariffs

5 February 2019
A worker assembles parts at BMW Group factory in Jakarta.
Economy

Southeast Asia bucks trend of sinking global foreign investment

Strong markets make region the world's main driver of FDI growth

4 February 2019
Employees work at a production line inside the Chery Jaguar Land Rover plant in Changshu, Jiangsu Province. The Indian-owned carmaker saw sales plunge in China.
Business trends

Asian companies see profit evaporating as China demand shrinks

From smartphones to autos, suppliers suffered double-digit declines last quarter

4 February 2019
Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Abe should use her visit to Japan to bolster the WTO.
Opinion

EU and Japan must stand together to defend economic order

Working with Trump on China's trade practices but taming his attack on global rules

1 February 2019
It is a mistake to view James Dyson as a footloose entrepreneur.
Opinion

Dyson's Singapore sling

British billionaire's move has less to do with UK gloom than with Asia's rise

30 January 2019
A pro-Brexit sticker adorns a Nissan car in the U.K. Nissan and Japanese peers face the loss of tariff-free exports to the continent in Britain's split from the EU.
Companies

Brexit threatens $1.4bn tariff burden on Japanese autos

Nissan, Toyota and Honda face 10% duty on shipments to EU

25 January 2019
Huawei's funding of university research and other programs has come under scrutiny.
China tech

Detained Huawei chief financial officer defends funding of university research

Meng Wanzhou says company 'not after our partners' patents'

24 January 2019
Oxford University said no to new Huawei research funding.
Opinion

Why Huawei values collaboration with universities

Oxford's rejection of new funding will not deter company from fostering academia links

24 January 2019