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.

"We believe the US and China could both be strengthening their leverage in trade talks, ahead of a potential summit between the two presidents," Citi analysts said

Chinese customs officials were dispatched to key ports to conduct strict checks on semiconductor shipments, a new report 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

World's top chipmaker says its Q3 revenue was up 30% this year. This comes as OpenAI expands its cheap ChatGPT programme across Asia.

The new restrictions affect exports to military suppliers and chipmakers, and come weeks ahead of a meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump

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

Gold has risen 51% this year on central bank buying, rising demand from exchange-traded funds, a weaker dollar and investors keen to hedge amid geopolitical tensions

Britain has emerged as key market for BYD, as it is the only European nation with no tariffs on exported electric and hybrid vehicles from China