Defense
Japan, Britain, Italy agree to advance fighter jet co-development
Meeting comes after report that the U.K. was reconsidering the project
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Mitsubishi Heavy to supply parts for Airbus passenger aircraft
Japanese company moves to reduce reliance on trouble-plagued Boeing
Media & Entertainment
Germany's anime lovers go beyond cosplay with fan-made 'show acts'
Budding theater performance scene finds wider audience at expos and contests
Interview
Europe will remain united in times of crisis: ex-ECB chief
Jean-Claude Trichet sees safer world with further EU integration
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Defense
Germany, France and Spain hold joint air drills in Japan
Exercises around Japanese territory are a show of force against China and Russia
Indo-Pacific
New Zealand foreign minister calls for 'more compromise' on New Caledonia
Comments on territory in Japan speech spark response from French envoy
Travel & Leisure
Japan's ANA to launch 3 new flights to Europe starting from December
Airline resumes expansion postponed due to COVID-19 and Ukraine war
Economy
ECB keeps rates unchanged, September move 'wide open'
Lagarde warns that risks to growth were "tilted to the downside",
Interview
Deutsche Bank to boost Asia revenue to 'well north of 15%': CEO
Christian Sewing committed to China presence despite Germany's de-risking efforts
Comment
How political turmoil in France could affect Asia
Rise of NATO skeptics poses a potential threat to security in the Indo-Pacific
Consumer
Swatch slumps on weak China demand; shares hammered
First-half net sales tumble 14.3% for maker of Tissot, Longines, Omega watches
Comment
From U.S. to Japan, unpopular leaders cast shadow on global economy
Reform, not protectionism, is key as political headwinds mount
Indo-Pacific
Japan, Germany agree to boost security cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Kishida and Scholz reaffirm plans for 'two-plus-two' talks during Berlin meeting
Energy
IEA aims to stabilize LNG prices with information-sharing plan
Agency eyes greater transparency as Ukraine war adds to market volatility
South China Sea
China rebukes EU for backing Philippines on maritime ruling anniversary
Arbitration decision in 2016 rejected Beijing's expansive South China Sea claims
Interview
Evolving Chinese cyber threat 'should worry us all': U.K. cyber head
Combating challenges requires transparency with public, says NCSC chief
Electric vehicles
Japan's AESC to make cheaper EV batteries at $1bn plant in Spain
Nickel-free LFP cells seen helping lower vehicle prices
Indo-Pacific
NATO, Indo-Pacific partners stand united against China's support for Russia
'Beijing cannot have the cake and eat it at the same time,' analyst says
Defense
South Korea ramps up defense exports to Europe, eyeing Ukraine war
Yoon courts NATO leaders as Hanwha Aerospace lands $950m deal with Romania
Electric vehicles
Nissan, Honda eye EV battery passports in Europe by 2027
Japanese automakers and suppliers team up to comply with EU regulations
International relations
NATO labels China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war efforts
Alliance plans dialogue with Indo-Pacific partners on defense industrial cooperation
Opinion
China goes whole hog in EU trade tussle over pork imports
Beijing strikes back at EV tariffs, risking a trade war over pig products
Electric cars in China
China EV exports fell 13.2% in June amid rising trade tensions
Domestic electric shift raises fresh concerns over glut of conventional cars
The Nikkei View
New U.K. government faces challenge in reviving economy
Labour must offer details on policy while mending domestic, global divisions
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Europe 'back in space' despite glitch in Ariane 6 debut
Launch restores continent's independent access to space after delays