Technology
Netherlands curbs more ASML exports, in line with U.S. rules
Dutch company is Europe's top semiconductor equipment maker
Automobiles
BYD's new German strategy under scrutiny after August sales slump
Lack of trust in after-sales services, low brand recognition seen as problems
Automobiles
BMW to make fuel cell cars in 2028 by teaming with Toyota
Automakers look to drive down costs of expensive EV alternatives
Work
After Japan trainee program, Indian nurses eye Germany as next step
Higher pay and lower barriers to entry draw former technical interns
China debt crunch
China's once-acquisitive Fosun unloads Thomas Cook after 5 years
Sale of travel brand continues downsizing effort as debt burden rises, profits drop
Pharmaceuticals
Europe reliant on Chinese drugs after local products priced out
EU wants to wrest control back from Chinese producers but no clear path ahead
International relations
Japanese man held in Belarus on spying allegations: local broadcaster
Government source says man in custody is a teacher at a state university
Automobiles
Volvo abandons 2030 EV-only target as demand slows
Swedish automaker expects to still offer hybrid models at target date
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Society
Pope, Jokowi call for peace efforts in 'historic' Indonesia visit
Pontiff's Asia tour includes stops in Papua New Guinea, East Timor, Singapore
The Nikkei View
Telegram CEO arrest raises questions about safety vs. freedom
Authorities and operators must find ways to balance both priorities
Business deals
TotalEnergies deepens ties with India's Adani Green with $444m JV
French oil giant to hold 50% of 1.15 GW of solar electricity installations
Energy
EU to tighten hydrogen subsidy rules after China concerns
Planned criteria may include requirements for work to be done in Europe
Semiconductors
Supply security now trumps price for chip industry: IQE CEO
U.K. chip materials maker sees China developers gaining market share
Politics
Germany's far right set to win eastern region vote
AfD eyes third of Thuringia state's vote; Scholz's coalition parties lose ground
Education
Top London university urged to open up about China center funding
Academics call for donation reporting requirements over fears of undue influence
Electric vehicles
BYD to buy German car distributor Hedin Electric
Chinese EV maker moves to take greater control of its strategy in the country
Trade
China will not impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy, for now
European producers remain concerned tariffs could still come in future
Retail
Sports brands in China turn in uneven performance despite Olympic year
From Anta and Li Ning to Nike, gold medals not enough to ease consumption worries
Retail
IKEA launches new urban store model in Tokyo's Shibuya
City center locations tie into online shopping to help make up for small size
Automobiles
Toyota and BMW to form alliance in fuel cell vehicle manufacturing
German auto giant aims to start mass production in a few years
Companies
Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324m over driver data transfers
Ride-hailing giant denies wrongdoing, says punishment 'completely unjustified'
International relations
France arrests Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at Paris airport
Messaging platform accused of being used for money laundering, drug trafficking
Ukraine war
Modi meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine weeks after Putin hug
India leader says both sides should sit down together to resolve crisis
International relations
China and U.K. must be able to talk frankly and cooperate, Starmer tells Xi
British prime minister holds first phone call with Chinese leader
Electronics
Daikin, Panasonic invest in cooling European heat pump market
Despite setbacks, demand for energy-saving tech still seen rising in long run