Energy
Japan to support nuclear power plant construction in Poland
Tokyo to offer technical expertise from Toshiba, Hitachi and IHI
Trade
Taiwan hosts U.K. officials for fresh trade talks, sources say
Move to expand cooperation comes as China steps up efforts to isolate Taipei
Companies
Shein, Temu gear up for U.K. trial over copyright and competition claims
London suit part of global legal battle between rival fast-fashion platforms
Finance
Mizuho Bank invests in U.K. climate change advisory firm
Pollination Global to bring know-how on overseas environmental regulations
Technology
TikTok sued in France over content that led to suicides of 2 teens
7 families file joint suit, saying algorithm exposed kids to self-harm videos
Energy
Japan to help Romania generate green electricity destined for Ukraine
Trillions of dollars to be invested to boost local grid and exports
Electric vehicles
Tesla rival BYD doubles overseas sales, led by Brazil surge
Thailand also drives growth for Chinese EV maker amid headwinds in Europe
International relations
Japan, EU sign landmark security deal as Europe reaches out to Indo-Pacific
China, North Korea and Russia present common challenges for new parnters
Interview
North Korean troops in Ukraine demands 'appropriate response': EU's Borrell
Bloc's foreign policy chief calls for 'next level' Asia defense cooperation
Semiconductors
TSMC to receive ASML's next-gen chip machines this year
Intel is already testing latest EUV equipment as chip race heats up
Interview
Germany's reliance on China, Russia was like being 'doped': vice chancellor
Berlin to push ahead with derisking, doesn't face structural recession: Robert Habeck
Retail
China's Temu considers joining European anti-counterfeit group
Retailer probed by EU for illegal goods sale, faces fine of 6% of turnover if guilty
Food & Beverage
Carlsberg keeps profit forecast despite 'lower volumes' in China
Sales also slower in France and U.K. in 'tough quarter' ended September
Immigration
Germany aims to draw 90,000 skilled Indians annually to fill jobs
STEM professionals from India earn highest wages in Europe's biggest economy
Pharmaceuticals
AstraZeneca says its China operations president under investigation
Other employees previously detained in separate probe
Trade war
German car industry and politicians slam EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Volkswagen, Mercedes hit by weak China demand as strikes loom over troubled sector
Automobiles
Volkswagen's profit hits lowest level in three years as major overhaul looms
German carmaker hit by high costs, weak demand in China and Europe
Trade war
China 'does not accept' EU tariffs on EVs, calls for more talks
Brussels has slapped import taxes of up to 35.3% on EVs from the Asian nation
Trade war
EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing payback
Extra levies range from 7.8% for Tesla to 35.3% for China's SAIC
International relations
Finland warns Xi of 'provocation' by North Korea in Ukraine war
Finnish leader says Beijing-Pyongyang relationship 'is not very comfortable'
Myanmar Crisis
U.K., EU, Canada impose new sanctions targeting Myanmar military
Measures aimed at preventing regime from carrying out airstrikes on civilians
International relations
Germany recalls envoy to Iran over execution of German-Iranian national
Iranian state media said Jamshid Sharmahd killed after a conviction of terrorism
Global Management Dialogue 2024
Zara owner's CEO: China remains an 'important market'
Spanish clothing giant Inditex stresses accuracy in meeting customer needs
Transportation
Priced-out European airlines cut Chinese routes over winter
China's carriers benefit from flying over Russia, offering faster, cheaper flights
Automobiles
VW labor chief sounds alarm on mass layoffs as workers protest
German carmaker plans three plant closures in Germany