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More than 2,400 mines - many illegal and unregulated - are releasing deadly chemicals such as cyanide and mercury into rivers across much of mainland Southeast Asia
China's crude imports from Indonesia saw a huge jump this year, which is at odds with Indonesian data on crude exports; traders say it's likely Iranian crude trans-shipped via Malaysia.
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
China has switched its lending from aid and infrastructure to "sensitive industries" in advanced economies - high‑tech sectors like chips, AI and clean energy - and the US is now the biggest recipient, a new report says
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
Japan suffers its first contraction in six quarters, caused by a slump in car shipments to the US because of the Trump Administration's tariffs
Traders report a 'scramble' for yttrium, used in chips and jet engines; prices have soared 4,400% this year and China has sent no yttrium to the US since April.
The big three 'megabanks' have cashed in on a rise in interest rates and a wave of corporate activity fuelled by the end of deflation
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