Transportation
Porsche EV battery blamed for ship fire in Mitsui O.S.K. lawsuit
$32m in damages sought for 2022 sinking of car carrier Felicity Ace
Europe
Trade
EU exempts Japanese sake from packaging recycling rules
Requirement covering sake bottles would amount to non-tariff barrier, Tokyo argued
Arts
Ghibli's 'Totoro' steals hearts, minds and accolades on London stage
After 2 successful runs, producers say future 'very positive' for iconic show
Media & Entertainment
Apple hit with $1.95bn EU antitrust fine in Spotify case
Trustbuster says Apple's App Store rules constitute unfair trading conditions
Defense
Japan to take part in AsterX space defense drill with NATO members
South Korea will also join as concerns rise over Russian and Chinese threats
Energy
EU official praises green energy push by Malaysia's Sarawak
Bloc commits to mobilize $10.8bn for ASEAN sustainable projects
Defense
AUKUS weighs Japan's participation in defense tech development
Ahead of PM Kishida's visit in April, U.S. leads talks with U.K. and Australia
Energy
Turkmenistan signs gas deal with Turkey, eyeing European sales
If finalized, Turkmenistan can reduce reliance on China as dominant customer
Trade
Sake, scallops and wagyu face hurdles in EU under packaging rules
Top Japanese food exports seen failing to meet proposals for recyclability
Interview
North Korea's arms supply to Russia must be halted: Czech top diplomat
Jan Lipavsky calls for maintaining status quo in Taiwan Strait
International relations
Sweden joining NATO bolsters Northern Europe's defense, ex-PM says
Carl Bildt adds that Ukraine accession to alliance is a question of 'when, not if'
International relations
G20 finance chiefs fail to reach joint statement amid Gaza, Ukraine debates
Discord among foreign ministers 'contaminated' financial talks: Brazilian finance minister
Defense
Sweden to join NATO in historic move as Hungary ratifies bid
Accession will end Stockholm's neutrality that lasted through Cold War
International relations
China slams U.S., EU, U.K. for Russia-related sanctions on companies
Beijing vows to 'resolutely safeguard legitimate rights and interests' of its businesses
Technology
China's Honor launches AI smartphones, PCs amid global sales push
CEO says 50% of sales likely to come from overseas in 3 years
Opinion
China cannot count on a policy reset if U.K. PM Sunak loses
Labour Party leaders appear to converge with Conservatives on policy toward Beijing
International relations
Hungary buys Swedish fighter jets, prepares to approve NATO bid
Orban relents after delaying Stockholm's membership by nearly two years
Business deals
JERA to pay $1.4bn to Australia's Woodside for Scarborough stake
Japan's largest power generator makes its biggest overseas LNG acquisition
Society
China launches new era of 'panda diplomacy' in Washington
Return of popular bears could signal thaw in frosty relations with West
Automobiles
Volkswagen slammed by investors group over forced Uyghur labor
German automaker's Xinjiang troubles boil over as China joint venture in focus
Interview
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to double U.K. underwriting, CEO says
Lloyd's underwriter MS Amlin to expand capacity to $3.8bn in 5 years
International relations
China's Wang Yi wraps up tour to break Europe's dependence on U.S.
Foreign minister calls on region to strengthen autonomy amid U.S.-China tensions
Technology
Japanese robot builder Fanuc expands Spain hub in European push
Sales center with showroom and training space aims to tap regional growth
Technology
Lockbit cybercrime gang disrupted by Britain, U.S. and EU
The 'Walmart of ransomware groups' estimated to control 25% of such extortion
Business deals
China's JD.com considers bid for U.K. retailer amid domestic headwinds
E-commerce giant faces mounting competition from peers such as Pinduoduo