China smog hotspot Hebei meets air standard for first time in May: government
China’s smog-prone province of Hebei, the country’s biggest steel producing region, met a national air quality standard for the first time last month, its environment...
Renault/Fiat case ‘not closed’, says French transport minister
Plans to merge carmakers Renault and Fiat Chrysler could re-emerge despite the breakdown of negotiations last week, France’s transport minister said on Tuesday, joining a...
Italy to scrap incentives for Whirlpool plant in Naples
The Italian government will scrap incentives for U.S.-listed appliance maker Whirlpool Corp on Tuesday because of the company’s decision to close its factory in Naples,...
Thai coup leader completes transition to elected PM, cabinet unclear
Thailand’s king formally endorsed former army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha as an elected prime minister on Tuesday, five years after he seized power in a...
Italy’s Di Maio says Rome will seek dialogue with EU but hold its stance
Deputy Italian Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio said Rome would seek “a dialogue” with the European Union over its next budget while sticking to its...
Foxconn announces leadership overhaul as chairman seeks Taiwan presidency
Apple supplier Foxconn on Tuesday announced a leadership overhaul that will see more executives involved in the running of its daily operations, as Chairman Terry...
Exclusive: Top Japanese chip gear firm to honor U.S. blacklist of Chinese firms – executive
Japan’s Tokyo Electron, the world’s No.3 supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, will not supply to Chinese clients blacklisted by Washington, a senior company executive told...
Hong Kong gears up for protests, strikes as extradition anger boils over
Hong Kong geared for more protests, including strikes, transport go-slows and even picnics, against a proposed extradition law that would allow people to be sent...
China says Hong Kong matters purely an internal affair
China’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that Hong Kong matters are purely a Chinese internal affair and China demands the United States stops interfering in...
Italy’s coalition to work to avert EU disciplinary action over budget: PM’s office
Italy’s coalition leaders have agreed to work together to avert European Union disciplinary action over Rome’s worsening public finances after a late-night meeting with Prime...