Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting New York for the United Nations General Assembly this week. (Handout photo from the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service)
19 September 2023
A worker unloads palm oil fruit bunches at a factory in Tanjung Karang, Malaysia. Profits at Malaysian palm oil companies have been plummeting.
Trade

Malaysia to double palm oil exports to China, dodge EU restrictions

The two Asian nations sign infrastructure investment deals worth $4.2bn

18 September 2023
Architect Renzo Piano was born in Genoa, Italy, and although he now travels to building sites around the world, he spends one week of each month there. (Photo by Masahiko Takeda)
Life

Renzo Piano reflects social change through architecture

Famed Italian architect brings spirit of Genoa to buildings around the world

17 September 2023
A drone operator prepares for takeoff at a test site on the outskirts of Kyiv. (Photo by Taro Yokosawa)
Ukraine war

From drones to cyberattacks, technology is shaping Ukraine conflict

Kyiv is going through an estimated 10,000 drones a month in fight against Russia

16 September 2023
Attendees ride in a Jeep Rubicon during press day of the Detroit Auto Show on Sept. 13.
Automobiles

International auto shows skew domestic with focus on EV sector

Detroit expo showcases U.S. carmakers as Chinese rivals gain ground

16 September 2023
Stalls for DTAC and its competitor AIS at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand on Sept. 13. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Business Spotlight

Norwegian telecom giant Telenor fights to defend its ground in Asia

Telenor targets digital services after Thailand, Malaysia mergers and Myanmar loss

15 September 2023
Arm CEO Rene Haas attends the initial public offering of the SoftBank Group unit at the Nasdaq exchange in New York. 
IPO

SoftBank's Arm surges 25% in debut, reaching market cap of $65bn

U.K. chip designer provides sagging IPO market ray of hope

15 September 2023
SoftBank CFO Yoshimitsu Goto called Arm the company's "most important subsidiary." (Photo by Hirofumi Takeuchi)
IPO

Arm is 'leader of the AI revolution,' SoftBank CFO says

Japanese group plans to hold Nasdaq-listed stock for 'long term:' finance chief

15 September 2023
Andrii Sybiha, deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, is seeking Japan's help in shoring up its defenses against Russian drone attacks. (Photo by Taro Yokosawa)
Ukraine war

Ukraine will ask Japan to help with anti-drone technology

Presidential office's deputy head says country has 'ambitious plans'

12 September 2023
The prospect of deflation, after decades of rapid expansion, has loomed over the world's second-biggest economy since July's consumer prices reverse.
Asia Insight

China deflation dread stalks property trade, struggling firms

Summer CPI gloom leaves consumers, markets bracing for impact of weak demand

12 September 2023
British lawmakers pressed the government for answers after news broke that two men, one who was a parliamentary researcher, were arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
International relations

U.K. lawmakers slam official China policy on news of spy arrest

PM says Britain 'clear' it will not take interference; suspect worked in Commons

12 September 2023
People walk past a banner of the Eastern Economic Forum at Vladivostok International Airport on Sept. 10.
Ukraine war: Free to read

Ukraine from Sept.4 to Sept.11: Russia kicks off Eastern Economic Forum

Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

12 September 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, welcomes Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi in Kyiv on Sept. 9. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)
Ukraine war

Japan FM Hayashi meets Zelenskyy during surprise visit to Ukraine

Rakuten chief among Japanese business delegation that took part in trip

10 September 2023
Japan's Ministry of Defense uploaded a promotional English-language video to YouTube ahead of the London defense expo. (Screen capture from YouTube video)
Aerospace & Defense Industries

Japan makes defense exports push at U.K. expo

Fujitsu, NEC join with Defense Ministry to showcase tech

8 September 2023
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China's Belt and Road at crossroads as more loans turn sour

10 years in, Beijing enjoys greater clout but new investments trend down

7 September 2023
British and Japanese trade officials met in London on Sept. 6. (Photo by Anna Nishino)
International relations

Japan and U.K. launch economic security dialogue

Ministers confirm cooperation on critical minerals for supply chain resilience

7 September 2023
The EU hopes to give local companies more of a fighting chance by regulating foreign tech giants.
Technology

Apple, TikTok owner named among 'gatekeepers' in EU tech rules

World's biggest technology companies listed for first time under digital competition law

7 September 2023
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty attend King Charles' coronation ceremony in London in May.
International relations

Sunak scrutinized over India trade talks and wife's Infosys stake

Controversy set to overshadow British PM's trip to New Delhi for G20 summit

6 September 2023
 SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son has placed Arm at the center of his AI strategy. (Photo by Taro Yokosawa)
IPO

SoftBank seeks Arm valuation up to $52bn with Nasdaq listing

U.K. chip developer would be largest IPO of 2023

5 September 2023
Swiss authorities are attracting legal action over their decision in March to protect Credit Suisse shareholders at the expense of bond creditors, wiping out an estimated $16 billion worth of AT1 bonds.
Finance

Hong Kong investors plan AT1 action against Switzerland

Preparation for legal filing comes as Japan investors move toward arbitration

5 September 2023
Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Geely-backed Polestar, is confident that the EV maker's high-end SUV model, the Polestar 3, can compete with its Western rivals. (Photo by Eiki Hayashi)
Automobiles

Munich auto show highlights China's presence in luxury EV race

Geely-backed Polestar, BYD eager to take on established BMW, Audi

4 September 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
4 September 2023
The British and Japanese trade ministers are expected to affirm their stance on the high standards of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact. (Nikkei montage)
International relations

Japan and U.K. to jointly invest in critical minerals in Africa

Ministers to meet Wednesday and reach agreement with Chinese influence in mind

4 September 2023
Senior British military officer Jim Hockenhull says the U.K.'s partners in Asia need to send the "right messages" to China. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Defense

Cutting-edge tech key to deter Taiwan conflict: U.K. military officer

Gen. Jim Hockenhull correctly predicted Russia's invasion of Ukraine

3 September 2023
Air Premia's concept is staking a place between being a major carrier and a low-cost carrier. (Photo courtesy of Air Premia)
Transportation

Air Premia takes off as South Korea's mid-service carrier

Korean Air-Asiana merger opens up opportunity to expand routes

3 September 2023