Those that have decided to maintain operations have done so due to favorable market conditions, according to Japan’s trade body   About 35% of Japanese companies operating in Russia continue doing business “as usual” despite Tokyo’s commitment to complying with Western sanctions, a survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) revealed on Wednesday.

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will step down in October, after his mandate was extended an extra year The United States, Britain and other major NATO members have said they would support Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the new leader of the military bloc, as the current secretary general prepares to end his ten-year term.

An American delegation led by a major critic of Beijing traveled to the island to reiterate US support China has urged the United States to cease all “interference” in Taiwan’s affairs after a group of US lawmakers met with local leader Tsai Ing-wen.