Apple has seen an enthusiastic response for its iPhone 15 in China, despite moves to curb use of iPhones at some government offices and speculation it may face competition from a new Huawei model

A big fall in hydropower being generated by dams in China and India this year has forced the two Asian giants to use more coal and fossil-fuel sources

China’s blue-chip dipped 0.8%, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and the ASX in Sydney both tumbling 1.3%, while the BSE Sensex in Mumbai was also down 0.85%.

Over 160 companies have lost their licences to exchange money since the coup in Myanmar for failing to adhere to the central bank's official exchange rate, while a notoriously rich general has been ousted

Reformers say structural changes needed, such as residency permit reforms for migrant workers, while others want spending on hospitals and aged care facilities

China exported no wrought germanium products last month, compared to 8.63 metric tons in July when volumes doubled from June as foreign buyers rushed to lock in supply ahead of export curbs

Regulators have checked with major brokers recently on short-selling activities and quant clients' trading strategies, which could cause them to curb moves that contribute to market volatility or short-selling

The deal will allow the vast Japanese conglomerate, which has been plagued by scandals and controversies in recent years, to become a private entity and one that is back in local hands

Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Mumbai and Singapore, all dropped on Wednesday, as did the smaller regional markets in Wellington, Manila, Taipei and Bangkok.

Firms from the 10 nations in Southeast Asia are keen to test strong investor appetite for emerging market growth given the slump in Chinese stock offerings in the US

Recent data suggests the Chinese economy is finding its footing after a sharp slowdown, while yuan declines have reduced the need for authorities to chop interest rates to prop up growth

Huawei's chip design unit has produced new chips for surveillance cameras, sources say, in another sign the Chinese tech giant has found a way around US sanctions