Beijing plans to assess the deal, which will see the US put a 20% tariff on most Vietnamese exports – but a 40% levy on goods trans-shipped from third countries, such as China

"Japan is different from other countries as we are the largest investor in the United States, creating jobs," Ishiba said in a debate on Wednesday. But the US looks more likely to do a deal with India before July 9

Producers of rare earth magnets outside of China have been flooded with inquiries since Beijing imposed a licensing system for magnets its companies make

Hedge funds sold stocks of energy-related companies in every major region as tension in the Middle East eased after the Israel-Iran ceasefire was announced and the price of oil plunged

After years in the doldrums, Hong Kong has emerged as the preferred market for local investors wanting a slice of China's top tech champions

The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing said on Saturday it opposes any country signing tariff deals with the US that erode China's interests

There are signs that carmakers, US firms waiting to receive rare earths, and even top US officials, are far from certain Beijing will speed up its mineral exports

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics on Friday showed that profits at China's industrial firms fell by a significant amount in May from a year earlier

The fight for control of a rare earths miner has taken a twist with government suing a China-linked firm over an alleged breach of foreign investment laws

PM anticipates a trade deal with the US to be agreed upon by early July, before the Trump administration's pause on 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese exports ends

BYD, Chery Auto and Great Wall Motor are keen to leverage low prices to get sales where others have struggled because of trade disputes in Europe and 100% tariffs in the US

The world's biggest EV-maker is grappling with rising inventory even after offering deep price cuts in China's cut-throat auto market