Europe

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg arrives at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels on June 15.
Indo-Pacific

NATO summit will be battle for U.S. attention: 5 things to know

Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand to be branded Indo-Pacific 4

5 July 2023
Contemporary Amperex Technology intends to begin mass production of lithium-ion batteries at the Arnstadt facility in eastern Germany in the coming weeks. (Photo by Jens Kastner)
Electronics

China's CATL finds battery research help in small east German town

Chinese company joins local technology center to study power-cell life spans

5 July 2023
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida when he visits Brussels next week. (Source photos by pool photo and Mayumi Tsumita)
International relations

EU-Japan to upgrade security ties in Asia: summit statement draft

Establishing minister-level meetings and joint naval drills will be on agenda

4 July 2023
The EU will "de-risk and diversify" as part of its new China policy to build a stable supply chain that is not threatened by economic intimidation.
International relations

EU walks tightrope of economic security and trade in new China stance

Policy document calls Beijing 'a partner, a competitor and a systemic rival'

2 July 2023
Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair: "I think China does not believe it is in its interest at all for [the Ukraine war] to slide towards a global conflict." (Photo by Koji Uema) 
Interview

Tony Blair says China key in blunting Russia nuclear threat

Beijing is keen to prevent escalation into global conflict: former U.K. PM

1 July 2023
Following Japan and the U.S., the Netherlands has announced further export controls on chip tools that will restrain China's semiconductor ambitions. (Source photos by Getty and AP)
Semiconductors

Netherlands unveils chip tool export curbs in fresh blow to China

News follows similar moves by U.S. and Japan as tech tensions ramp up

30 June 2023
Julia Longbottom, the U.K.'s ambassador to Japan, spoke to Nikkei Asia at the Nikko Natural Science Museum in Tochigi prefecture on June 24. (Photo by Alice French) 
Interview

Gender equality vital for Japan's economic growth: U.K. envoy

Ambassador says more women executives, LGBTQ rights key to partnership

30 June 2023
The industrywide push to adopt renewable energy may force TSMC, Samsung and regional peers to consider expanding chip plants beyond their home soil. (Source photos by AP and TSMC) 
Business Spotlight

From TSMC to Samsung, Asia's chipmakers struggle to go green

Dearth of renewable energy at home leaves titans lagging U.S. and European peers

30 June 2023
Plastic materials made by PI Advanced Materials are used in circuit boards.
Business deals

South Korea's PI Advanced Materials to be sold to France's Arkema for $760m

Plastics maker has expanded from smartphone to EV supply chains

30 June 2023
Fishermen in Fukushima prefecture separate fish other than icefish from their catch. The EU may fully lift its restrictions on seafood imports from the area, as the U.S. already has. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Trade

EU set to end Fukushima import restrictions on Japan food items

Radiation tests and other requirements would be abolished as early as summer

30 June 2023
People walk in Beijing's Central Business District on June 21.
Politics

China's anti-espionage law set to 'politicize' business

Foreign chambers say legislation will affect investment decisions

29 June 2023
Bill Gates shake hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on June 16, during the former's first trip to China in four years.
US-China tensions

Bill Gates, Elon Musk and more flock to China despite U.S. rift

Beijing welcomes interest to spur post-COVID economic recovery

29 June 2023
Japan and Europe, along with the U.S., aim to ensure a secure and balanced supply of vital semiconductors.
Semiconductors

Japan and EU to share chip subsidy info to disperse production

Three-way exchange with U.S. aims for better supply chain distribution

29 June 2023
A sign points to the Brexit zone at the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. Bill Emmott called on the U.K. to improve trade relations with the European Union.
Interview

CPTPP won't make up for U.K.'s losses from Brexit: ex-Economist editor

Asia-Pacific trade pact's benefits are more political, Bill Emmott says

28 June 2023
The Bandai Namco store will open at London's Camden Market, an eclectic retail complex.
Media & Entertainment

Bandai Namco to debut merchandise complex in London

First foreign Cross Store aims to lure fans with events, toys and card games

28 June 2023
The outlook for liquefied natural gas is a key topic at the Energy Asia 2023 conference in Kuala Lumpur.
Energy

LNG 'inequality' bites as Europe takes supply from Asia

South and Southeast Asia returning to coal amid blackout risks from gas shortage

27 June 2023
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London on June 21.
Ukraine war

Europe weighs using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine

Von der Leyen says EU and Japan aim to 'upgrade' security ties at July summit

27 June 2023
European Union business sentiment in China plunged to all-time lows during the pandemic, as overseas operators grappled with Beijing's strict zero-COVID policies (Source photos by Getty)
Interview

China 'must do more' to restore investment stature: EU Chamber head

Jens Eskelund says market access, clear regulation key for European companies

26 June 2023
The Russian flag flies in front of the Great Hall of the People during a visit to Beijing by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in May.
26 June 2023
A fighter of Wagner private mercenary group flashes a victory sign in a street near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia on June 24.
Ukraine war

Wagner fighters will not face any action: Kremlin

Spokesperson Peskov declines to elaborate on concessions made to warlord Prigozhin

25 June 2023
Taiwania Capital has $200 million to invest in Central and Eastern European companies.
International relations

Taiwan-backed fund invests in Central, Eastern Europe as ties warm

Taiwania bets on biotech and health, sees role in Ukraine reconstruction

24 June 2023
Concerns over a slowing business environment and climbing interest rates are impacting fundraising by Asian startups.
Finance

On topic: Can Asian startups get more funding?

A collection of stories to catch up on a recent hot topic

24 June 2023
A commercial port in Vladivostok. Despite sanctions, semiconductors and other targeted goods and technologies have continued to make their way into Russia.
International relations

EU takes aim at Chinese companies in new Russia sanctions

11th package focuses on curbing chips and other shipments via third countries

24 June 2023
Winners of the gold award for Creative Business Transformation accept their prize at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France on June 22.
Announcements

Nikkei, Dentsu win Cannes Lions gold medal for Well-being Initiative

Award recognizes activities in category of creative business transformation

23 June 2023
Chinese Premier Li Qiang toured Europe this week, meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron. (Source photos by AP) 
International relations

France, Germany play safe during China Premier Li's European trip

EU powers pursue uncontroversial public agenda with Beijing's new No. 2

23 June 2023