Comment
Olympic boxing gender controversy reveals danger of speculation
Algerian and Taiwanese athletes have been unfairly subject to slander and defamation
Electric vehicles
China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on EVs
Beijing says it will 'safeguard the development rights and interests' of industry
Semiconductors
Infineon CEO says Asia 'critical' for chip production, R&D plans
Economies of scale still matter even as countries rush to onshore supply chains
Semiconductors
Infineon opens largest power semiconductor plant in Malaysia
Southeast Asian nation receives record chip, data center investments
International relations
U.S., Europe aired concern over no Israel at Nagasaki A-bomb event
Envoys pulling out say Israel shouldn't be put on same level as Russia, Belarus
Automobiles
VW, other European carmakers weighed down by EVs, China and R&D
Stellantis sees 48% profit drop in first half, BMW places hopes on Mini Aceman
China tech
TikTok withdraws 'Lite' rewards from EU to comply with tech rules
Bloc had demanded risk assessment on mental health concerns
Comment
Can 'boring' leaders save the world from populism?
After Keir Starmer's win, Kamala Harris and Fumio Kishida face critical votes at home
Politics
U.K.'s Starmer condemns attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right violence spreads
'This is not a protest' but 'organized, violent thuggery,' says prime minister
Sports
ASICS and Mizuno showcase latest in sportswear tech at Olympics
Newest advances range from recyclable shoes to anti-voyeur clothing
Defense
Philippines and Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year
Nations to expand training, bilateral exchanges and armaments cooperation
Sports
Olympics shine spotlight on France's thriving judo culture
Sporting population grows to quadruple the size of participants in Japan
Sports
Bundesliga expands Japan footprint on back of Japanese stars
Both goals in Samurai Blue's 2-1 World Cup win came from Germany-based players
Gender
Taiwan boxer wins her opening Olympics bout amid gender controversy
Former President Tsai Ing-wen posts full support of Lin Yu-ting on social media
Sports
Asian athletes to watch in new Olympic events
Breaking, speed climbing and skateboarding will showcase regional talent
Economy
Dollar hits four-month low as weak U.S. jobs data boosts rate cut bets
Japanese yen strengthens to 146.42 against greenback at one point
Business deals
Carlsberg to take full control of its Indian and Nepali businesses
Accelerated investment to capture growth opportunities in 'exciting' markets
Gender
IOC saddened by 'aggression' against boxers amid Olympics gender row
Italian pulls out in 46 seconds in women's match against Algerian with XY chromosomes
International relations
EU delays talks with Bangladesh on pact after Dhaka's response to protests
Dhaka says negotiations on trade and economic deal moved to November after U.N. assembly
Defense
Germany accuses China of 2021 cyberattack on cartography agency
Berlin alleges espionage, says hackers compromised individuals and companies
Sports
Chinese swimmers' past positive doping tests haunt Paris Olympics
New revelations, blamed on tainted burgers, fuel fight between U.S. and world watchdogs
Semiconductors
TSMC to start construction of first European chip plant in August
Chairman C.C. Wei to host groundbreaking ceremony in Dresden on Aug. 20
International relations
China values ties with Italy, Xi tells Meloni
Both countries aim to reset relations through trade and other cooperation
Pharmaceuticals
Eisai shares fall 13% as EU rejects Alzheimer's drug
High expectations take a hit as regulator fails to follow the U.S., Japan and China
International relations
Italy's Meloni vows to 'relaunch' cooperation with China
Rome seeks to mend ties with Beijing after Belt and Road exit