Indonesia lost more forest to mining over the past two decades than any other country in the tropics and coal mining in East Kalimantan (on Borneo Island) was the main problem, study finds

China's artificial intelligence programme has no legal constraints and could be used for many illegal purposes, FBI chief Christopher Wray said at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week

The sudden shift in Chinese policy has boosted many different asset classes, with billions pouring into emerging-market debt and equity funds in the week to Wednesday, BofA data showed

Biden says he will meet with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to discuss an extension to the debt limit, which the US reached on Thursday. Failure to get a deal could spark a global crisis, Yellen says

A storm has erupted in Virginia after the governor suggested a $3.5bn battery factory for EVs proposed by Ford and China's CATL would be a front for the Chinese Communist Party

The tough stand by Japan's central bank to retain ultra-low rates appears to have cooled a hot market full of speculators who bet the Bank of Japan would drop its rates and bond yield policy

The US and British banks are latest foreign banks allowed to boost operations in China, following approvals given recently to Schroders, Manulife and Neuberger Berman

Yellen and her counterpart Liu He agreed to further talks on macroeconomic and financial issues, while enhancing cooperation on climate finance on a bilateral and multilateral basis

Bank Indonesia raised its policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, but Malaysia's central bank left its benchmark rate unchanged.

India gives green light for 14 Chinese manufacturers to form JVs with Indian firms to set up facilities that supply parts to Apple, to boost iPhone and electronics production

Xi voices concern for farmers as travel ramps up for holiday season, amid warnings that deaths – said to top half a million in the current wave – will peak over coming weeks

Over half of share sale proceeds will be used to fund green hydrogen projects, airports facilities and greenfield expressways, while over 20% will pay off debts at three of its units, group says