Europe
Economy
Chinese deal-making shifts to Europe amid U.S. tensions
Strict COVID-19 rules and regulatory hurdles weighed on outbound investment
Ukraine war
Ukraine ambassador warns of energy risk to Asia if Russia attacks
Envoy to Japan says conflict 'not in China's interest' considering Belt and Road
Datawatch
Japan COVID surge unlikely to ease until early February
Global data shows omicron waves take on average 27 days to peak
Semiconductors
Nvidia plans to scrap $40bn takeover of Arm: report
Deal faces pushback from U.S. antitrust regulators
Opinion
Britain's soft power is under siege
Genteel decline of the monarchy and BBC will encourage China and Russia
Interview
Japan should strengthen ties with Poland to keep China in check
Central, Eastern European countries changing stance toward Beijing, envoy says
Semiconductors
Taiwan's GlobalWafers wins China approval to buy German peer
Chip wafer maker aims to challenge leading Japan rivals with acquisition
International relations
Russia wants NATO forces out of ex-Warsaw Pact states: Lavrov
Moscow clarifies hardline stance to avoid 'any dual interpretations'
Opinion
Autocracy's bad boys are here to stay
Liberal world order is in desperate need of new champions
5G networks
After 5G delay, ANA and JAL to resume normal U.S. flights
Philippine Airlines also plans usual service as wireless companies pause rollout
International relations
China 'shocked' by Slovenia's plans to upgrade Taiwan ties
European country follows Lithuania in allowing representative office under 'Taiwan' name
Opinion
The steps Xi must take to revive China's economy
Shifting priorities in Beijing have devastated confidence of private entrepreneurs
International relations
German leader juggles China policy, balancing profits and principles
Washington and Beijing in tug-of-war over key European heavyweight
Finance
Italy's UniCredit to ax banking services in Asia-Pacific
Move said to result in closure of offices in Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore
Travel & Leisure
Genting cruise unit on brink of liquidation after court defeat
Malaysian gambling tycoon's Hong Kong business to seek restructuring
Coronavirus
Australia hints Djokovic could play at Open next year
PM Morrison says there's 'opportunity to return in right circumstances'
Coronavirus
Credit Suisse Chairman Horta-Osorio resigns after COVID rule breach
Executive, who was expected to clean up corporate culture, 'regrets' actions
Engineering & Construction
Blocked Hyundai-Daewoo merger leaves shipbuilders at sea
Industry hoped consolidation would bolster prices driven down by competition
International relations
U.S. accuses Russia of planning 'false-flag operation' in eastern Ukraine
Claim follows cyber attack on government websites and faltering diplomatic efforts to defuse crisis
