South Korean firms have often struggled to obtain the necessary visas to bring in specialists for their high-tech plants in the US. So they've been using a visa 'grey zone'

Japan's markets soar on expectation PM's successor will boost government spending. Yen slips, while bonds were firm.

The arrest of 475 workers has sent shockwaves through Seoul, a major US ally that just agreed to invest $350 billion in the US, which said it needs work visas faster or huge projects will face delays

Allies close to a contract that will lower car tariffs to 15%, while expanding US rice imports and purchases of US-made aircraft, source says

China's blue-chip index fell the most in nearly five months with Shanghai stocks down more than 1.3% and the Hang Seng also sinking over 1%

A drop in production, sales and profits reflect how pressure to stay competitive is beginning to take a toll on BYD

The collapse of a tailings dam at a mine in Zambia run by Sino Metals led to a torrent of toxic material flowing into the Kafue river, creating an environmental disaster

Delhi finalising large cuts to consumption tax on 175 products, from hybrid cars to consumer electronics to ease the likely fall in exports to the US and lift consumption, sources say

Russia's fuel exports fell almost 20% in the first half, while smartphone and computer imports dropped 27.5% and imports of Chinese vehicles slumped 46%

Japan is seeking clarification of key issues and written confirmation of pledges made at the White House before their top trade negotiator flies to the US to seal a huge investment deal

The collapse of China Evergrande, with debts of more than $300 billion, will progress further on Monday when the group will be delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Asian tech giants say they will make data centre equipment in a factory in Lordstown, as part of the huge Stargate AI project