Transportation
Hong Kong's Li & Fung to sell unit to Maersk in $3.6bn deal
Danish shipping conglomerate to take control of profitable logistics business
Europe
Opinion
New Caledonia's Kanak people will never lose hope
The flame of self-determination cannot be extinguished
Opinion
Breaking China's grip on rare earths should be an AUKUS mission
Beijing has too much control over critical materials vital to advanced technology
Opinion
Olaf Scholz will not follow Washington's China playbook
New German chancellor wants Beijing ties based on European policy
International relations
China said to arm-twist Continental on Lithuania business
Diplomatic spat over Taiwan spills over to global auto supply chain
International relations
Taiwan's Tsai calls on French lawmakers to strengthen ties
Leader hopes for progress on trade talks as France assumes EU presidency
Automobiles
China's Great Wall drops bid to buy Nissan's Barcelona plant
Japanese automaker vets other suitors to advance restructuring plan
International relations
Lithuanian diplomats leave China as relations sour over Taiwan
Ambassador recalled for 'consultations'; safety concerns cited
Opinion
Think of our businesses and families as threatened ballrooms
Most people who live in the moment refuse to see the dangers
Opinion
U.S. must rethink its approach to a flexible and inclusive Indo-Pacific
Washington needs to properly anchor itself into regional frameworks
Business deals
Hyundai Heavy deal to be No.1 shipbuilder faces EU roadblock
South Korean company misses deadline to submit plan for its takeover of Daewoo
International relations
EU nations balk at diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Germany and Austria urge caution against 'politicizing' Games
Coronavirus
First death from omicron variant reported in U.K.
New COVID strain now accounts for 40% of London cases, PM Johnson says
Coronavirus
UK's Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', says two doses not enough
Everyone eligible aged 18 and over in England will have a chance to get booster before New Year
Opinion
Russia's invading Ukraine will provoke a forcible response
Muscle flexing aside, Vladimir Putin is highly unlikely to launch a war
International relations
G-7 concerned about China's 'coercive' economic policies: statement
Foreign Ministers talked with ASEAN, Australia, South Korea and India over policy on China
International relations
New Caledonia votes to stay with France in boycott-tainted poll
Low turnout sees 95% say 'no' to independence
International relations
Japan's Hayashi plays 'Imagine' on piano at Liverpool G-7 dinner
Foreign Minister enjoys playing the guitar and keyboard in a band
International relations
G-7 concerns about China's 'coercive' economic policies
We want to build the investment reach, the economic trade reach, says British Foreign Secretary