International relations
Sweden joining NATO bolsters Northern Europe's defense, ex-PM says
Carl Bildt adds that Ukraine accession to alliance is a question of 'when, not if'
Technology
China's Honor launches AI smartphones, PCs amid global sales push
CEO says 50% of sales likely to come from overseas in 3 years
Opinion
China cannot count on a policy reset if U.K. PM Sunak loses
Labour Party leaders appear to converge with Conservatives on policy toward Beijing
Automobiles
Volkswagen slammed by investors group over forced Uyghur labor
German automaker's Xinjiang troubles boil over as China joint venture in focus
Interview
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to double U.K. underwriting, CEO says
Lloyd's underwriter MS Amlin to expand capacity to $3.8bn in 5 years
International relations
China's Wang Yi wraps up tour to break Europe's dependence on U.S.
Foreign minister calls on region to strengthen autonomy amid U.S.-China tensions
Technology
Japanese robot builder Fanuc expands Spain hub in European push
Sales center with showroom and training space aims to tap regional growth
Business deals
China's JD.com considers bid for U.K. retailer amid domestic headwinds
E-commerce giant faces mounting competition from peers such as Pinduoduo
Automobiles
Hybrids lead EVs in sales growth as drivers seek convenience
Japanese automakers like Toyota poised to benefit from surge
International relations
China foreign minister courts Europe in wake of Trump's NATO taunt
Wang Yi says Beijing and Brussels 'should see each other as partner rather than rival'
International relations
Chinese train maker investigated by EU over subsidy
Move follows introduction of tough, new antitrust rules
Interview
Ukraine prime minister seeks Japanese investment in EVs and beyond
Russia is the 'aggressor,' and confiscated assets must pay for recovery, Denys Shmyhal says
Electronics
Daikin chases energy-saving tech with eye on Samsung-Tesla tie-up
Japanese AC manufacturer taps demand for efficient inverters and heat pumps
The Nikkei View
Financial aid to Ukraine should not be stalled
Delays in U.S. and EU action only benefit Russia
Food & Beverage
Thailand's Betagro invests in German fungi-based meat startup
Food group takes aim at Asia's growing market for alternative protein
Trade
Chinese EVs set to make bigger splash in Europe with huge new ships
BYD, SAIC tackle transport bottleneck that has held them back
Society
Social media divides us but it's not our fault, says psychiatrist
Anders Hansen explains how social networks exploit the brain's inherent weakness
Climate Change
EU raises ante on emissions cuts with eye on China rivalry
Bloc to slash greenhouse gases by 90% as inexpensive Chinese products flood market
Supply Chain
Taiwan's Compal to build factory in Europe for supply chain diversification
Notebook maker also expanding into 5G, medical, server and automotive tech
Asia Insight
Japan's hydrogen prowess in peril as China, U.S. and EU poised to overtake
Policy action in coming months to determine whether green tech can avoid solar, battery missteps
Ukraine war
Over 30 Ukrainian companies to visit Japan for reconstruction conference
Leading private energy company DTEK seeks collaboration in renewables
Transportation
First China-built biomethanol ship aims to set sail in Q2
Shift to green shipping fuel accelerates as Asia becomes construction hub
Technology
Seiko Epson taps paper recycle tech to recover fibers from clothing
In challenge to fast fashion, EU rules to ban the disposal of unsold clothing next year
Opinion
EU supports building a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific
Cooperation key to improving resilience and diversifying supply chains
International relations
Indonesia and Sri Lanka blast EU for 'double standards' on Gaza
Indo-Pacific and ASEAN meetings with Europe underscore divided views