Europe

The InterContinental Hotel in Beijing. Western hotel operators anticipate growth in their business in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in China.
Travel & Leisure

Hope for hotel rebound in China now a reality, InterContinental says

Asia-Pacific drives growth at Western hospitality chains as tourism returns

3 November 2023
An electric vehicle by Chinese automaker NIO at a Berlin showroom. Europe has faced challenges in launching its own automobile battery gigafactories. 
Automobiles

Europe faces hurdles in breaking free of China EV supply chain

U.K. battery maker's woes show challenge of launching gigafactories

3 November 2023
The summit was attended by tech leaders including X CEO Elon Musk.
Technology

China, U.S., Japan, others agree to combat AI risks at U.K. summit

Declaration from 28 countries warns of potential for 'catastrophic' harm

2 November 2023
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The Big Story

China's panda business: How zoos from U.S. to Japan fund Beijing soft power

'Panda diplomacy' has cost countries nearly $300 million over past three decades

1 November 2023
Mary Ng was in Japan for a Group of Seven trade ministers meeting. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
Interview

Canada backs Ukraine's entry to CPTPP, trade minister says

Mary Ng says pact must maintain 'high standards' as it weighs new members

1 November 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden signs an executive order on artificial intelligence as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on at the White House on Oct. 30.
Technology

Biden signs executive order in race with China and EU to govern AI

Tech companies will have to disclose more information, in echo of Beijing's approach

31 October 2023
Through a joint venture, China's COSCO owns 40% of the cutting-edge Vado Port System, one of its many investments in Europe. (Photo ©︎ Andrea Botto)
Asia Insight

Italy's Belt and Road blues highlight hopes for India-Europe corridor

New route runs into questions over China's port footholds and Middle East war

31 October 2023
If the world decoupled into two trading blocs, the fall in global GDP would be like "losing the whole of the economy of Japan," said WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. (Photo by Shigeru Seno)
Interview

WTO chief warns on 'very costly' fragmentation of global economy

War between Israel and Hamas is potential impact, Okonjo-Iweala points out

30 October 2023
U.K. philosopher Stephen Cave, also professor at the University of Cambridge, says "people [are] retelling some of the stories that we find in myths and religion, but using the language of science and technology." (Photo by Miki Yamanouchi)
Interview

Humans must 'remain in control' of new technology, says U.K. philosopher

Cambridge professor Stephen Cave discusses the ethics of immortality and AI

29 October 2023
As workers continue to struggle with inflation and technological innovations at work, the number of days lost to work stoppages has soared in the U.S. and the U.K.
Datawatch

Strikes hit U.S. and Europe as workers worry about job security

Concerns grow over persistent inflation and the threat of AI in the workplace

29 October 2023
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa lifts The Webb Ellis Cup as South Africa celebrate winning the world cup final
Sports

South Africa beat New Zealand to claim record fourth Rugby World Cup title

Siya Kolis became only the second captain after All Black McCaw to lift the trophy twice

29 October 2023
Anti-corruption campaigners have gone easy on the Ukrainian government since Russia's invasion, but attitudes are changing. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP and Getty Images) 
Ukraine war

Ukraine fights two-front war against Russia and graft

Civil society, quiet since Moscow's invasion, has started speaking up

28 October 2023
Russia has named a new chief of the nation's aerospace forces to replace Sergei Surovikin, who was relieved of his duties earlier this year. 
Ukraine war: Free to read

Ukraine from Oct. 22 to Oct. 28 : Russia names new head of aerospace forces

Russian central bank raises key interest rate to 15% in fourth straight hike

28 October 2023
Novartis says around 10,000 internal files were transferred to a personal email address by an employee who left to join Takeda Pharmaceutical. (Photo by Kohei Yamada)
Pharmaceuticals

Novartis sues Takeda in U.S. over trade secrets dispute

Swiss drugmaker says ex-employee hired by Japanese rival took confidential data

28 October 2023
Renesas, a major maker of microcontroller units for cars, saw a 2.9% year-on-year operating profit drop in the nine months ending in September. 
Semiconductors

Japan's Renesas says auto chips stable, warns of U.S. strike impact

Consumer electronics segment hit by slower demand for devices as inflation rises

26 October 2023
Germany's ambassador to Japan, Clemens Von Goetze, speaks during an interview in Tokyo. 
International relations

Germany's growing differences with China demand action, envoy says

Von Goetze stresses need to shore up tech and supply chains, including with Japan

26 October 2023
Stellantis also announced it will own 51% of a joint venture that will give the Chrysler parent exclusive rights to produce, export and sell Leapmotor products outside greater China.
Business trends

Stellantis to buy 21% of China's Zhejiang Leapmotor for $1.6bn

Deal raises European fears of growing competition from cheap Chinese cars

26 October 2023
An offshore wind farm near Nysted in Denmark. The EU aims for renewable energy to make up 42.5% of consumption by 2030.
Energy

EU's wind power plan targets inflow of Chinese turbines

Concern grows for industry's health amid scramble to meet renewable goal

26 October 2023
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen speaks during an interview on Oct. 24 in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
International relations

Denmark has been 'naive' on China and now seeks to 'de-risk,' PM says

Mette Frederiksen says she aims to strengthen partnerships with nations like Japan

24 October 2023
The International Monetary Fund, in a recently released report, forecast that by the end of 2023, Japan's nominal GDP would be smaller than that of Germany, slipping into fourth place.
Economy

Japan's GDP to be overtaken by Germany in 2023, IMF forecasts

Dollar-denominated figures reflect Japan's long-term woes, worsened by weak yen

24 October 2023
The acquisition will allow Dongfeng and its subsidiaries to improve synergies of the Group's manufacturing resources," according to the company.
Caixin

China's Dongfeng to buy assets from Stellantis JV amid weak sales

Automaker plans $234m deal to unify production with Italy-U.S. partner

24 October 2023
Japan's economy minister proposed a new working group with the U.S. and the EU on subsidies and procurement. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Interview

Japan eyes joint EV, chip subsidy rules with U.S., Europe: official

Economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura urges cooperation to avoid protectionism

24 October 2023
Japan is expected to be a major market for floating offshore wind turbines, such as this one in Nagasaki prefecture. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Energy

Japan, Denmark to cooperate on floating wind turbine technology

Japanese shipbuilders to bring expertise to devise mass production methods

24 October 2023
LNG tankers are seen in the Baltic Sea. Energy infrastructure is one priority area for the Three Seas Initiative.
Interview

Europe's Three Seas Initiative needs $690bn in infrastructure: banker

Polish development bank chief says 13-nation group seeks partners in energy, transport

23 October 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also discussed the situation in the Middle East in a call with Turkey's president.
Ukraine war: Free to read

Ukraine from Oct. 15 Oct. 22: Zelenskyy, Erdogan hold talks on food security, peace deal

Missiles strike Ukraine postal center; Putin meets battlefront commander in Russia

22 October 2023