Court denies key shareholders' move to block zinc refiner's plan to issue shares to help fund $7.4-billion smelter in the US, but they still support the US plan

China's biggest developer by sales is tipped to seek multiple short-term extensions for bond repayments before ultimately proposing a debt restructuring

Court in Zug says islanders have a right to protection from cement giant Holcim's emissions, but legal challenge to bid for compensation remains

Beijing said the US seizure of a China-bound oil tanker off Venezuela was a serious violation of international law, but other factors are also seen behind gold and silver's latest rise

Move will raise or impose new duties of up to 50% on goods such as autos, auto parts, textiles, clothing, plastics and steel from states without trade deals with Mexico

Expanding forests in eastern China and restored grasslands in other areas have led to a movement of moisture that scientists are now seeking to comprehend

Villagers and environmental groups say deforestation and extractive industries made impacts of a tropical storm far worse on Sumatra Island.

Three auto suppliers have received "general licences" designed to ease demand pressure by allowing more exports under year-long permits for customers

China says 'trade cooperation' with Japan has been "severely damaged" by the new PM Sanae Takaichi's comment that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response

According to some analysts, the West will still rely on China for 91% of its heavy rare earths needs by 2030, down only slightly from 99% in 2024

Experts say the shortage triggered by surging demand is exactly what is needed to further drive up investment in the nascent market

Since much of Indian manufacturing is still dependant on coal-fired energy, its exporters will face a high new carbon tax of between 20%-35% in the EU