Trade
Australia secures trade deal with UAE, eyes cash for critical minerals
Agreement will boost exports by AU$678m a year, minister says
Commodities
Indonesian coal companies go on buying spree for Western mines
Assets are at bargain prices, industry executives say
Commodities
Australia's mining industry faults new labor rights for rising costs
Minerals Council cites multi-employer bargaining and 'same job, same pay' law
Commodities
India to impose up to 30% tariffs on China, Vietnam steel pipe
Tax on imports from the countries to last for the next five years
Commodities
Australian miners rally as China's CATL 'adjusts' lithium output
Oversupply has dragged on prices for key battery material over a year
Commodities
China's copper imports fall 12.3% as weak economy restrains demand
August data from world's top consumer highlights headwind for global prices
Commodities
West urged to give lithium more support to break China's supply grip
Ex-Pilbara chief's warning comes as Arcadium moves to mothball Australian mine
Commodities
Japan's rice demand rises amid record tourist numbers
Heat wave and domestic demand also contribute to shortages and price hikes
Business deals
Nippon Steel promises most of U.S. Steel board will be American
Governance policy comes amid resistance to deal from presidential candidates
Commodities
Bangladesh garment sector short on cotton as floods worsen protest backlog
Production down 50% in crucial industry as disruptions hit supply chain
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Commodities
Antimony, gallium prices soar as China widens rare-metal export curbs
Buyers scramble to stock up on minerals amid uncertainties over tighter controls
Energy
China oil majors tighten investment while doling out record dividends
Sustainability in question amid downstream weakness, need for cheap Russian feedstock
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Commodities
Thai rice prices hit two-month peak, Bangladesh hit by floods
With Indian rice no longer significantly cheaper, buyers seek other options
Commodities
Gold buying soars on India tax reforms as prices near record high
Central banks in emerging markets also increase purchases on geopolitical concerns
Automobiles
Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, following U.S. lead
Trudeau says Beijing 'is not playing by same rules'; China calls move 'protectionist'
Commodities
Shanghai Petrochem reveals more Russia oil buying as Li Qiang visits
Executive stresses 'price' is key; Chinese premier cements economic ties with Putin
Markets
Hong Kong Exchange's first-half profit sinks amid weak market sentiment
New CEO Bonnie Chan describes results as 'robust' but concedes outlook uncertain
Commodities
Australia warns of $2bn budget hole as iron ore slumps on China woes
Concerns elevated after bleak outlook from largest steelmaker
Market Spotlight
Coffee prices volatile on climate, shipping crunch, forest regulation
Unpredictable weather will increase cost of production in the long run
Commodities
Taliban and Chinese partner restart copper project, reigniting worries
Pollution of nearby area, destruction of relics feared in Mes Aynak development
Energy
LNG shipments shift to India, Southeast Asia as European demand sags
Extreme heat, lower prices and decarbonization push drive regional uptick
US-China tensions
Chinese oil company reveals loss of Utah drilling rights years afterward
Hong Kong-listed CHK Oil says board only learned of 2022 U.S. orders last week
Trade
China to restrict antimony exports in latest rare-metal curbs
Controls on flame-retardant mineral do not target specific countries, Beijing says
Commodities
Gold ETF inflows reach 2-year high, driven by expected U.S. rate cut
Heightened geopolitical risks also spur global flight to safety