China’s decision to restrict exports of antimony from mid-September could push the metal's price to $30,000 a ton, traders say

Antimony is used as a hardener in lead for storage batteries, plus alloys with lead and tin to improve solders and bullets, and in semiconductor devices

The strong rise in consumption supports the case for another near-term interest rate hike

Clouds over the political outlook could hit policies like the 'digital wallet' and plans for legalized casinos, but the caretaker government claims the budget will not be delayed

Official data on Thursday showed industrial output grew 5.1% from a year earlier, slowing from June, but retail sales rose 2.7% in July

SoftBank blamed Intel for the failed tie-up, claiming the chipmaker was not able to meet its demands for volume and speed, the report said

Pheu Thai Party is scrambling to retain control and shore up its coalition a day ahead of a parliamentary vote for a new prime minister

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was dismissed from office by the country's top court on Wednesday for appointing a former convict to a top-level post earlier this year

Whoever succeeds Kishida must restore public confidence in LDP and tackle the rising living costs, and geopolitical tensions with China

Analysts say the lack of strong support for the economy means China is unlikely to hit its 5% growth target, as demand for exports looks to be weakening

The PBOC pledged on Tuesday to provide funds to 11 provinces in the south, east, north and southwest, plus farmers, small firms and households

Some 56 companies trading on exchanges on mainland China and four in Hong Kong will be removed from the MSCI China Index at the end of August, MSCI said