Russia's attack on Ukraine has forced Beijing into a diplomatic dance as it tries to avoid being seen to support the invasion while standing by a close partner

Thousands of jobs are at risk after work stopped abruptly on multiple building sites in Australia this week, when South Africa's WBHO Group said it could no longer provide financial backing

The payments company's Australian stock leapt as much as 40%, the biggest gainer in a flat overall market

Companies move to reassure investors saying the scale of Chinese investments in the region is limited and dominated by state firms

The issue is complicated in a region with a mix of large economies, export powerhouses and emerging nations with different trade structures

Three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange jumped 3.3% to $3,402 a tonne by 1700 GMT after touching a record of $3,480

The Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly launched its probe after Kimbal Musk sold $108 million in Tesla stock last year

Volumes jumped more than 67% in the quarter with retail trading accounting for 32% of volumes and crypto assets contributing 68% of total trading

The move comes after the fast-growing operation, already established in Southeast Asia and China, said it was setting up in the Middle East

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade rose 5.43% on Thursday, outstripping gains by other commodities such as corn and soybean oil

Top analysts and economists respond to the unfolding events inside Ukraine and on their wider economic implications for Asia and the world

Putin's comments worsen selloff in Asia, pushing oil past $100 a barrel and the MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan down 3%