President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise martial law declaration prompted a swift response from protesters schooled in previous fights over democracy
Bureaucrats, billionaire donors, artisans and builders united to deliver a national project at a time of political strife
Faced with weak demand at home and the threat of tariffs abroad, Beijing is under pressure to rethink its export-driven model
Denmark’s Ørsted was once seen as a model for how oil and gas giants could go green. Its recent troubles suggest that things may not be so easy
The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success?
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?
Westminster sees local figureheads as a new response to old challenges, but they will need resources and real power in key areas
Carmakers and governments have spent billions trying to entice people to switch from petrol to electric, but progress has stalled
Do the billionaire’s longstanding ties to Beijing represent a diplomatic opportunity or a clash of political and business interests?
It is easier than ever to forge graphic videos and images. But campaigners hope that new laws could offer a template for controlling artificial intelligence
Confronting the prospect of tough US tariffs, Claudia Sheinbaum is doubling down on the agenda of her predecessor
The city was meant to be China’s answer to New York. But trade tensions and changing domestic priorities have taken a toll
The continent will have to spend more as Trump refocuses policy elsewhere. But replacing US military heft will not be easy
Equities investors seem unfazed by the risk that tariffs and tax cuts will push up inflation and deficits. But fears are rising
Post-Brexit Britain faces stark strategic choices with Trump taking office. Walking a line between both powers will be tricky
The ‘all in or all out’ approach of Josh Kushner’s VC business inverts the traditional venture model. Will it pay off?
The years of audit failings and regulatory fines at its UK business are over, but some worry the firm is still losing ground to rivals
Years after one of the worst spills in history, companies in search of new discoveries are drilling even deeper into the seabed
Donald Trump has given the billionaire the task of slashing the size of the state. Similar efforts have fallen far short in the past
When Wall Street’s self-styled financial detectives allege malfeasance, these silent partners stand to reap the benefits
A deal with a prominent Chinese banker gave the US group market access, but securing full control cost a lot more than it expected
President Lula has sought to maintain ties with the US, China and Russia. But even before the re-election of Donald Trump, that diplomatic space was shrinking
FT analysis shows that firms regularly hide leakages of the deadly greenhouse gas — despite this being one of the easiest climate fixes there is
MPs will soon vote on whether the terminally ill can end their lives. The decision is fraught with logistical and ethical questions
His first term was heavily reliant on the party establishment. The inner circle now includes several billionaires and is in tune with the ideas of the new right
