Lilly's plans come amid a rush to bolster US manufacturing capacity after the Trump administration imposed a 100% tariff on imported branded drugs from October 1

While China's economy is slowing down, some sectors favoured by the party leadership are enjoying lavish government support

Companies across Asia and other regions making medical drugs, trucks and furniture were assessing the impact of new tariffs announced by President Trump on Thursday

Forecasters have warned of gale-force winds, a huge sea surge and a damage bill similar to typhoons in recent years that caused billions of dollars in damage.

Restrictions on experimental treatments will likely have a significant impact on pharmaceutical companies which have, in recent years, bought up rights to experimental drugs created in China

About 20 companies and individuals in Southeast Asia have been hit with US sanctions in a bid to counter cyber scams aimed at American citizens

Latest order offers tariff exemptions to trading partners that strike deals on exports such as nickel, gold and other metals, plus pharmaceutical compounds and chemicals

Between 8% to 10% of the world’s total global greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to cement production

The world’s biggest carbon emitter, China, has seen its emissions fall by 1% in the first half of this year, but the news is not as great elsewhere

Huge cloudbursts cause havoc in mountainous parts of India and Pakistan, while China has seen peak levels in 330 rivers in recent weeks

Foreign ministry hoses down concern over rocky bilateral ties, says purchases of US arms are still on course, despite differences on Russian oil and other issues

Biochar, tweaked according to the needs of farmers, could provide for 15% of annual phosphorus application, 17% of nitrogen, and up to 25% of potassium for crops