Demand for EVs is growing, but the scrapping of an EV partnership between GM and Honda, plus a warning from China's top battery maker suggest the transition may be slower in 2024
Shares rose slightly on markets in mainland China but dropped in Hong Kong, while Japan, Seoul and Sydney rebounded after three days of falls; Asian currencies edged higher
Myanmar is edging closer to failed state status; its commerce minister revealed a "runaway trade deficit" last week, with exports over the past six months dropping to 46% of the previous fiscal year
Taliban officials have discussed joining China's Belt and Road scheme, plus possible road and rail links and mining deals, but analysts say there are no easy infrastructure options in Afghanistan
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made the suggestion at a the first-ever summit of the two regional blocs in Saudi Arabia on Friday
Two-day event in Beijing will mark 10th anniversary of infrastructure scheme and may see talks on links to Afghanistan, plus possible mining projects
Putin’s trip comes at a crucial time for China’s Xi, who is also likely to meet with US President Joe Biden next month
China's Commerce Ministry says the European Union's plan to review subsidies for steel produced in Chinese factories clashes with global trade norms and will disrupt supply chains
Bondholders of China Evergrande express surprise at debt plan failure, fear it faces liquidation, while Country Garden may announce a restructuring of its offshore debt soon
Australia's richest person is now the largest shareholder in Liontown Resources, which has one of the world's most exciting lithium deposits, as well as contracts to supply Ford and Tesla
Geopolitical tension, war in Ukraine, climate change, security concerns and surging inflation have eroded faith in globalisation and respect for global trade rules among world powers
Bilateral commercial relations between India and Canada are worth $100 billion, which includes $70 billion of Canadian portfolio investment, according to Indian figures