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",
U.S. elections 2024
Trump considers JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for U.S. Treasury
Republican presidential candidate says he won't try ousting Fed's Powell
International relations
U.S. approaches Indonesia to join Mineral Security Partnership
EU and 14 countries already collaborating on critical mineral supply chains
Trade war
China asks WTO to set up panel for U.S. EV subsidies dispute
Beijing objects to Inflation Reduction Act's barriers to its products
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
Currencies
Yen hits 4-week high as intervention questions circulate
Move sparks speculation that Japanese officials propped up currency for 2nd day
Semiconductors
U.S. chip equipment makers rely on China for 40% of sales
Applied Materials, Lam Research ship legacy products not targeted by export curbs
Currencies
Dollar drops, yen surges as U.S. consumer prices fall in June
Japanese currency's gains spark speculation of possible forex intervention
Economy
U.S. consumer prices fall in June, delivering surprise hit to inflation
0.1% dip bolsters expectations that Federal Reserve will prepare for rate cuts
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
Comment
Russia woos Global South in push for new world order
Gambit to curb Western influence hinges on outcome of Ukraine war
Trade
U.S. and Mexico clamp down on Chinese steel imports
Brazil and other Latin American countries raise trade barriers amid influx
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
Agriculture
India to drive food demand as China's appetite wanes: report
Reducing waste is critical as climate risks grow, says U.N. agency and OECD
International relations
Modi travels to Moscow for first time since Ukraine war
Visit shows 'resilience' of India-Russia ties amid global uncertainty, observers say
Your Week in Asia
Modi meets Putin, Samsung faces strike, Philippines-Japan '2-plus-2'
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Inflation
Cheaper meals are back in China, Japan and U.S. -- for different reasons
McDonald's fights inflation fatigue with $5 deal while Chinese chain offers $1 breakfast
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