Retail
Uniqlo to apply European 'select few' strategy worldwide
Fast Retailing differentiates itself from fast-fashion sellers like H&M, Zara
Indo-Pacific
NATO to launch 4 projects with Indo-Pacific partners, including AI and cyber
Global 'arsenal of democracy' will help allies adapt to shifting security landscape
International relations
India PM Modi tells Putin in Moscow 'peace is of utmost importance'
Ukraine's Zelenskyy rips visit as 'devastating blow to peace efforts'
Transportation
Central Asian railway to offer new link between China, Europe
New rail network would bypass problematic routes through Russia and Red Sea
International relations
China and Belarus start joint exercises on NATO's edge
Countries advocate multipolar world amid tensions with U.S. and the West
Politics
France wobbly on global stage as hung parliament looms
Leftists' win without majority leaves government in chaos weeks before Olympics
Opinion
Japan's tacit NATO membership acts as bridge for global security
Facing threats from Russia, China, North Korea, Tokyo deepens bonds with alliance
Ukraine war
Russian missile attack kills 36, hits children's hospital, Ukraine says
Moscow fires barrage of missiles on multiple cities
International relations
Hungary's Orban huddles with Xi on Ukraine during surprise China visit
'Peace mission' stop in Beijing follows controversial talks with Putin in Moscow
Opinion
Kazakhstan leverages middle power status with West, China, Russia
Europe, U.S. need to enhance engagement with Astana
Politics
French voters deliver win for left, blow for Le Pen
Poll leaves parliament divided three ways; with hugely different platforms
Caixin
Chinese police tackle Euro 2024 cross-border gambling scams
Joint operation with Macao targets illegal gambling and money laundering syndicate
Interview
EU must not be 'naive' in China EV talks, Spain economy minister says
Bloc should protect domestic industries and 'be a bit more self-centered'
Trade war
China unveils next steps in EU brandy probe as EV tariffs take effect
Commerce Ministry sets hearing for July 18; Beijing threatens wide-ranging retaliation
Opinion
U.K.'s Labour is likely to champion China trade over human rights
After landslide, Starmer will face little opposition in his dealings with Beijing
Politics
U.K.'s new Labour government is set to re-engage with EU and China
Keir Starmer's party will eye an India free trade pact as a quick win
Politics
U.K.'s Labour on course for massive election majority, exit poll shows
Prime Minister Sunak's Conservative Party loses after 14 years in power
International relations
China focuses on Europe, Southeast Asia with top-level visits
Two regions key to Beijing's diplomatic agenda against pressure from the U.S.
Trade war
EU presses ahead with Chinese EV tariffs as talks continue
Divided Europe still needs unity in approach while China's carmakers ponder moves
Indo-Pacific
NATO to up security links with Japan, South Korea, Australia, NZ
Atlantic military alliance will issue joint cooperation document next week
Energy
World's biggest fusion project faces massive delays, cost overruns
Operation pushed back to 2033 or later at extra cost of $5bn
Artificial intelligence
China leads in generative AI patent applications, U.N. agency says
U.S. a distant second by this yardstick but No. 1 by some others
Energy
Germany to probe use of Chinese wind turbines in North Sea project
Berlin looks to balance protecting critical infrastructure and fair competition
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Electric vehicles
BYD to open Thai factory as new EU tariffs on China EVs kick in
Local industry fears influx of Chinese imports barred from Europe
US-China tensions
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security