The programme focuses on using fewer chemical pesticides and fertilisers and less water, thereby preserving biodiversity and helping mitigate against climate change

Alternative fuel plant would produce up to 1 million tons of fuel ammonia per year for use as shipping fuel and in coal-fired power plants.

Uber reported a mixed first quarter on Wednesday, with bookings up 35% from a year ago – but a net loss of $5.9 billion, due to the drop in value of its stakes in Didi, Grab and Aurora

The region's combined net foreign selling during January to April stood at $45.76 billion, the most in the first four months since at least 2008

The announcement follows news that Sri Lanka has extended a credit line with India by $200 million in order to procure emergency fuel stocks

Blinken will make his presentation at George Washington University in the US capital, at an event hosted by the Asia Society think tank, the Department of State said

The first quarter figure is the largest quarterly sum ever and more than double the level seen in the same period a year ago, according to data from Pitchbook

Concerns of rising raw material costs and supply chain bottlenecks weighed on manufacturing companies across China, Taiwan and South Korea

Nations also call for end to war in Ukraine, agree change in status quo by force will not be recognized - in Ukraine or South China Sea.

HSBC's largest shareholder is calling for the group to break itself up, arguing the move would boost performance.

Kishida sets off on Friday for an extended visit, aiming to marshal Southeast Asian support to counter the Ukraine crisis, as well as China's growing assertiveness

The bank's China business in particular suffered branch closures amid ongoing virus restrictions, which drove an 18% decline in wealth management income