International relations
U.S., EU leaders vow to reduce China dependency
Two sides condemn Hamas and pledge to support Ukraine 'as long as it takes'
Opinion
Chipmaking subsidies are not the answer to supply security worries
U.K. is taking right approach by focusing on areas of comparative advantage
Consumer
Ray-Ban glasses maker builds Thailand factory as Asia-Pacific hub
France's EssilorLuxottica set to open one of the largest plants worldwide
Semiconductors
ASML stays optimistic on China as sales surge amid U.S. chip curbs
Company expects 10-15% current shipment to China hit by new export controls
Business trends
Finland's sauna giants target Japan as emerging hot spot
Nordic nation capitalizes on booming market for things that make you sweat
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 10 to Oct. 14 : EU's Borrell urges China not to supply arms to Russia
Russian forces pound Avdiivka for 4th straight day; Netherlands to supply more Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Life
Festivals and food highlight Japan's Basque connection
Jazz, cuisine and art drive improbable international friendship
Environment
Daikin looks to extend European dominance to heat pumps
Air conditioner king sees market growing for emissions-reducing technology
Materials
Mongolia opens way for uranium mining with $1.7bn French deal
Production at southwestern site could start in 2028, says French miner Orano
Defense
Japan, U.S., EU hold cyber defense drill with India, ASEAN support
Infrastructure-focused training includes responding to attacks on factory robots
Defense
Serbia relies on China for weapons as tensions with Kosovo rise
Belgrade military buildup spooks West while Chinese arms complicate NATO moves
Supply Chain
Japan, World Bank diversify renewable energy supply chains
Emerging countries to get help to boost manufacturing, with eye on easing China dependence
Trade war
EU struggles to limit China's involvement in sensitive tech areas
Heavy reliance on Chinese trade and investment hinders 'de-risking' efforts
Belt and Road
U.S., EU to support African railway development to counter China
West eyes mineral-rich corridor in Angola, DRC, Zambia as Belt and Road slows
The Nikkei View
Democracies must keep Ukraine aid flowing
Standing up to Russia key to protecting rule of law, international order
Retail
Japan's Nitori takes on Ikea in Asia with new Thailand, Vietnam stores
Retailer expands in China and Southeast Asia as domestic sales slow
Business deals
Japan's Tokyu Land to spend up to $2bn in Europe renewable power push
Developer sees opportunity as EU energy prices rise in wake of Ukraine war
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 2 to Oct. 10: Zelenskyy says in Russia's interest to stoke Middle East war
Russia-North Korea rail traffic spikes; Zelenskyy condemns Hamas attack
Commodities
Uranium prices hit post-Fukushima high on nuclear power revival
Resurgent demand and limited supply combine to lift price by half this year
Commodities
China drives copper to 4-month low, raising global economic alarms
Slumping property market undercuts demand for metal
Interview
Lithuania seeks deeper tech engagement with Taiwan: minister
Vilnius forms ties in Taiwanese chip sector, aims to sell lasers in Japan
Environment
Fukushima wastewater release 'the only way': Czech ambassador
Diplomat says Chinese opposition to Japan's action has 'no scientific base'
Indo-Pacific
France to host defense meeting with Pacific island nations
Paris seeks to increase engagement in region as U.S.-China alternative
Climate Change
EU carbon tax regime hammers Indian steelmakers
New reporting rule poses hurdle for Asian exporters as governments seek WTO help
Media & Entertainment
Ad giant WPP to expand Japan staff 40% into brand strategy hub
Group looks to capture advertising spending by cash-rich companies