Opinion
U.K. is committed to Indo-Pacific security and stability
New agreements demonstrate support for free and fair trade
Economy
International relations
China relaxes German farm product controls in drive to win friends
Under U.S. pressure to curb exports, Beijing seeks closer ties elsewhere
Your Week in Asia
India votes, China GDP and Germany's Scholz meets Xi in Beijing
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Germany's Scholz kicks off China trip amid tensions over EVs, Russia
Three-day visit to include meetings with President Xi and Premier Li
Opinion
Germany and France have to form a common front toward China
Insubstantial Ukraine pledges will not justify watering down trade complaints
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Trade
China to import more from France, foreign minister says amid Europe EV probe
Wang Yi cautions French counterpart Stephane Sejourne on de-risking policy
Trade
From airports to green farms, Vietnamese and Dutch companies sign 18 deals
Both nations have strategic sea locations and are exposed to climate shocks
International relations
Dutch PM to meet with China's Xi as chip export policy strains ties
ASML might not be able to service equipment already sold to Chinese customers
Trade
Sake's narrow escape from EU ban highlights trade blind spot
Japan made last-minute efforts to exempt the beverage from packaging regulation
Trade
India says Europe trade group commits to $100bn 15-year deal
Pact with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein follows those with Australia, UAE
Finance
ECB holds rates steady but cautiously lays ground for June cut
Lagarde cites 'good progress' on inflation and awaits Q1 wage data
Trade
EU exempts Japanese sake from packaging recycling rules
Requirement covering sake bottles would amount to non-tariff barrier, Tokyo argued
Energy
EU official praises green energy push by Malaysia's Sarawak
Bloc commits to mobilize $10.8bn for ASEAN sustainable projects
Trade
Sake, scallops and wagyu face hurdles in EU under packaging rules
Top Japanese food exports seen failing to meet proposals for recyclability
Trade
Chinese EVs set to make bigger splash in Europe with huge new ships
BYD, SAIC tackle transport bottleneck that has held them back
Davos 2024
China's Li, at Davos, reveals GDP grew beyond target at 5.2%
Premier eyes investors, does not mention Taiwan election or real estate crisis
Supply Chain
Suzuki suspends production at Hungary car plant due to Red Sea attacks
Militia activity near Yemen has overshadowed global logistics
Economy
OECD chief says Indonesia's membership application 'exciting'
Southeast Asian country brings voice of emerging economies
Trade
India braces for G7 Russian diamond restrictions
Impact on Indian trade to be limited at first but could grow as ban broadens
Economy
ECB says no rate cut talk after holding steady
No lowering of the guard, Lagarde says despite lower inflation expectations
Automobiles
France moves to curb subsidies for Asian-made EVs
Qualifying vehicles to be announced Dec. 15 as Chinese imports raise EU alarm
Asia Insight
Japan's 2024 problem? Trucker overtime curbs risk an economic pileup
Multiple industries brace for impact of move to tackle chronic driver shortage
Business trends
China slowdown swells global manufacturing inventories
Industrial machinery among sectors hit hardest by falling demand
Supply Chain
China's graphite export curbs take effect with uncertainty for EVs
Chinese battery material makers' push abroad raises questions over access
Economy
Japan sinks to new low in digital ranking on talent shortage
Tokyo, just ahead of Malaysia, falls further behind South Korea, Taiwan and China