International relations
Turkey and France jostle for Central Asia influence as Russia declines
Ankara leads Turkic state summit while Macron visits Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Technology
China, U.S., Japan, others agree to combat AI risks at U.K. summit
Declaration from 28 countries warns of potential for 'catastrophic' harm
The Big Story
China's panda business: How zoos from U.S. to Japan fund Beijing soft power
'Panda diplomacy' has cost countries nearly $300 million over past three decades
Interview
Canada backs Ukraine's entry to CPTPP, trade minister says
Mary Ng says pact must maintain 'high standards' as it weighs new members
Asia Insight
Italy's Belt and Road blues highlight hopes for India-Europe corridor
New route runs into questions over China's port footholds and Middle East war
Ukraine war
Ukraine fights two-front war against Russia and graft
Civil society, quiet since Moscow's invasion, has started speaking up
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 22 to Oct. 28 : Russia names new head of aerospace forces
Russian central bank raises key interest rate to 15% in fourth straight hike
International relations
Germany's growing differences with China demand action, envoy says
Von Goetze stresses need to shore up tech and supply chains, including with Japan
Energy
EU's wind power plan targets inflow of Chinese turbines
Concern grows for industry's health amid scramble to meet renewable goal
International relations
Denmark has been 'naive' on China and now seeks to 'de-risk,' PM says
Mette Frederiksen says she aims to strengthen partnerships with nations like Japan
Interview
Japan eyes joint EV, chip subsidy rules with U.S., Europe: official
Economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura urges cooperation to avoid protectionism
Interview
Europe's Three Seas Initiative needs $690bn in infrastructure: banker
Polish development bank chief says 13-nation group seeks partners in energy, transport
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 15 Oct. 22: Zelenskyy, Erdogan hold talks on food security, peace deal
Missiles strike Ukraine postal center; Putin meets battlefront commander in Russia
International relations
U.S., EU leaders vow to reduce China dependency
Two sides condemn Hamas and pledge to support Ukraine 'as long as it takes'
Semiconductors
ASML stays optimistic on China as sales surge amid U.S. chip curbs
Company expects 10-15% current shipment to China hit by new export controls
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 10 to Oct. 14 : EU's Borrell urges China not to supply arms to Russia
Russian forces pound Avdiivka for 4th straight day; Netherlands to supply more Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Materials
Mongolia opens way for uranium mining with $1.7bn French deal
Production at southwestern site could start in 2028, says French miner Orano
Defense
Japan, U.S., EU hold cyber defense drill with India, ASEAN support
Infrastructure-focused training includes responding to attacks on factory robots
Defense
Serbia relies on China for weapons as tensions with Kosovo rise
Belgrade military buildup spooks West while Chinese arms complicate NATO moves
Supply Chain
Japan, World Bank diversify renewable energy supply chains
Emerging countries to get help to boost manufacturing, with eye on easing China dependence
Belt and Road
U.S., EU to support African railway development to counter China
West eyes mineral-rich corridor in Angola, DRC, Zambia as Belt and Road slows
The Nikkei View
Democracies must keep Ukraine aid flowing
Standing up to Russia key to protecting rule of law, international order
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from Oct. 2 to Oct. 10: Zelenskyy says in Russia's interest to stoke Middle East war
Russia-North Korea rail traffic spikes; Zelenskyy condemns Hamas attack
Interview
Lithuania seeks deeper tech engagement with Taiwan: minister
Vilnius forms ties in Taiwanese chip sector, aims to sell lasers in Japan
Indo-Pacific
France to host defense meeting with Pacific island nations
Paris seeks to increase engagement in region as U.S.-China alternative