Abnormal water quality has prompted concerns over the lithium being produced in the region, SCMP said

The effective prices refiners pay could exceed the $60 per-barrel cap that came into effect on Monday

China's uncompromising Covid policies, poor domestic demand and a real estate sector crash all combined to deal a heavy blow to the country's industrial sector

India plans to cut taxes, offer subsidies and other incentives to bolster ship building as part of a bid to reduce freight rates for manufacturers

Local villagers say the port is destroying the coastline and their way of life. Hundreds of protesters, led by Catholic priests, marched on a police station, where a dramatic confrontation occurred

President says the strike is holding the national supply chain "hostage" during an economic crisis, which is "unacceptable". Logistics disruptions have hit several sectors already.

The Asia-Pacific market should benefit all nations and protect global supply chains, Xi said

Britain is keen to sign a comprehensive trade pact with New Delhi that would cover 90% of trade tariffs between both countries. No other European country has such a deal yet.

Central bank approves the opening of nine 'Vostro accounts' with local and Russian banks to facilitate trade in rupees, a top Commerce official said

Foxconn and its Indonesian parter Indrika Energy is looking to make EV batteries with a Thai firm, possibly the state-run energy giant PTT.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a formal meeting on Tuesday, which was the first by leaders of the two countries since 2016.

Mining industry leaders say they are concerned about global supply chains for the metal which is vital to the renewable energy and EV sectors