Opinion
Companies must experiment to find sustainable solutions that fit
Rising sentiment that business must do more than maximize shareholder value
Business deals
Japan's Nidec to buy Italian toolmaker Pama for $100m
Electric motor leader aims to become a machine tool powerhouse
Energy
Turkish 'powership' group in talks to supply Ukraine
Karpowership says vessels could be used in Odesa if security conditions are met
Environment
Itochu to turn solar panel trash into treasure with French partner
Rosi's recycling tech can extract copper and silver from aging cells
Sports
World Cup roundup: Morocco defeats Belgium to claim long-awaited win
Germany keeps hopes alive after 1-1 draw with Spain
Opinion
Asia's middle powers are building new regional order
Loose minilateral groupings are helping address specific problems
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International relations
Ukrainians embraced but Asian refugees face icy welcome in EU
Rights groups say difference in treatment exposes 'institutional racism'
Sports
In Japan's defeat of Germany at World Cup, students become masters
Samurai Blue outshine country that inspired how soccer is played at home
Sports
FIFA threat makes World Cup teams abandon 'One Love' armbands
Players wearing anti-discrimination symbol would be shown yellow cards
Interview
French central bank governor warns of West-China 'fragmentation'
Francois Villeroy de Galhau says China's economic revival is in world's interest
Nissan-Renault alliance
Nissan-Renault issue should not be politicized: Macron
French president 'emotionally attached' to alliance despite tensions
Interview
Macron sets sights on France-ASEAN dialogue partnership
President condemned Ukraine war, but keeps distance from Myanmar violence
Ukraine war
Biden tells allies Poland blast was Ukrainian air-defense missile
G-7, NATO leaders held emergency meeting in Bali to weigh response
Semiconductors
ASML plans new chip equipment hub in South Korea
Dutch supplier to collaborate with Samsung, others amid China restrictions
Business trends
Can 'gripper' robots shift garment making from Asia to the West?
New tech could make production less labor intensive but energy costs may be issue
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 27 to Nov. 15: Now is the time to press Russia for peace, Zelenskyy says
Kyiv hails Beijing's opposition to nuclear threats; Japan, India keep stakes in Sakhalin-1 energy project
Food & Beverage
Chinese pork processor to continue European expansion
WH Group aims to lower heavy reliance on U.S. and China
Ukraine war
Banksy showcases new mural in war-scarred Ukrainian town
Artwork seen on building destroyed by shelling in Borodyanka features gymnast
Interview
DeepL hopes to translate Japan success into more Asian markets
Korean among next languages targeted by AI translation service: CEO
Companies
NTT Data unit fined for violating EU data protection law
Company believed to be first with Japanese ties to face penalty under GDPR
Nissan-Renault alliance
Nissan-Renault talks bog down on intellectual property concerns
Partners likely to miss mid-November target to renegotiate alliance
Interview
U.S. alone can't police world: U.K. navy chief on Indo-Pacific tilt
First sea lord says more ships will visit Japan as Taiwan tensions rise
Retail
Thailand's Central to open luxury department store in Vienna
Retailer bets on recovery in European tourism with plans for Austrian debut
COP27
U.N. targets 'greenwashing' with new standards for companies
Guidelines announced on second full day of COP27 summit in Egypt
Business deals
Renault's new EV outfit to get investment from chipmaker Qualcomm
Japanese business partners Nissan and Mitsubishi undecided on participation