The US wants a trade deal to resolve disputes on rare earths, soybeans and fentanyl, but it's uncertain if talks can achieve that, given China's tough stance on rare earths

Officials in Seoul expect China's sanctions will have an impact on the US plan to revive shipbuilding as it may be tough to get all the parts needed in America

China's Global Times says the rise in trade tensions stems from the US expanding its 'Entity List', which preceded Beijing's ramp up of controls on rare earths

There are 17 rare earths that are vital materials in products ranging from electric vehicles to aircraft engines and military radars and exports of 12 of them are now restricted

Delays on export license applications began in September, before Beijing's move last week to expand controls over the critical minerals used in magnets, sources say

Analysts say investor mood remains fragile amid the recent round of trade uncertainty between China and the US

Vessels owned or operated by US firms and people – or built in the US or flying the US flag – will be charged extra port fees from next Tuesday, China says.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas lowered its benchmark rate by 25 points to 4.75% and left the door open to more easing, but it said corruption allegations on public spending had eroded investor confidence

Talks on the trade pact were concluded in May after three years of negotiations. Now both sides are rushing efforts to clinch a deal amid tariff turmoil unleashed by US President Donald Trump

German AI defence group Helsing to acquire Australian underwater drone maker, as Western nations expand maritime defence systems

"Spectacular" growth of solar power helped renewable sources generate more energy than coal and fossil fuels in the first half of this year, a new report says

The global AI data centre boom threatens to tighten the market for memory storage devices for years, a new report says