Commodities
Australia doubles down on rare earths despite Chinese dominance
Ambitious strategy to boost role in critical minerals confronts market challenges
Automobiles
Kia aims to qualify for $7,500 U.S. EV tax credit by early 2025
South Korean maker will start to assemble EV9 in Georgia by end of May
International relations
Indonesia furniture makers turn to new markets in face of EU deforestation rule
Industry sees India, ASEAN and Africa as alternative customers
Commodities
Coffee bean prices soar to new highs on Asia's expanding middle class
Vietnam and Indonesia face weak harvests, raising pressure on retail pricing
Commodities
Sluggish grain prices from bumper crop threaten production cuts
Unwinding of built-up short positions could mark turning point for soft market
Commodities
Chile copper mine backed by Japan's Marubeni set for $2.5bn international loan
Exclusive: Production expansion for vital EV metal secures financing
Gender
Philippines tops women business executive ranking of 28 countries
Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia place in top 10; Japan, South Korea fall to bottom
Commodities
Australia pumps $550m into rare earths refinery project
Funding 'will deliver critical jobs and economic development,' government says
Interview
Indonesian minister urges investment in Jokowi's mineral strategy
Maritime sector could also be part of developing domestic value chains for growth
Commodities
Indonesian palm oil output pressured by weak global economic growth
China, India, U.S., EU expected to buy less from major producers, experts say
Commodities
Mitsubishi Corp. to invest in Canadian lithium project
Japanese trading house teams with Frontier for supply chain without China
Commodities
Australia nickel industry seeks aid as BHP smelter decision looms
Supply glut and lower-cost foreign producers squeeze domestic operators
Commodities
Indonesia palm oil firms warn of food security risks as biodiesel use rises
Government mulls doubling the subsidy for replanting amid concerns over exports
Trade
Nippon Steel taps Republican lobby firepower for U.S. Steel deal
Former congressional staffer retained to help advocate on Capitol Hill
Energy
Thailand and Cambodia revisit natural gas ambitions in disputed waters
Decades after first agreement, neighbors weigh joint development for energy security
Commodities
Indonesia miner buys another 14% stake in Vale's local nickel unit
State-owned MIND ID becomes largest shareholder with 34% of shares
Commodities
Australia's Lynas 'positive' on rare earths despite 74% profit drop
Only producer with supply chains outside China says demand will recover
Commodities
Australia's major miners buoyed by China demand despite property crisis
Battle of efficiency emerges as steel demand peaks in Asia's biggest economy
Trade
Indian imports of Russian oil drop to lowest in a year
Oil minister cites prices, says New Delhi has 'already diversified'
Commodities
Australian miner BHP averts rail strike with 20% pay raise
Tentative deal keeps iron ore moving in Western Australia
Commodities
Australia adds nickel to critical minerals list amid price slump
The decision opens the door to more government support for the struggling sector
Commodities
Australia's BHP faces strike by iron ore freight train drivers
Company's exports from key Pilbara mining region could be affected
Business trends
Japan splurges on Valentine chocolate even as cocoa prices surge
Makers and department stores find novel ways to keep customers sweet on treats
Transportation
Asian imports of U.S. LPG fall, dragging down shipping rates
Higher prices of American propane have sunk demand in Japan and China
Commodities
Australia to propose green mining standards amid slump in EV metals
Resources minister cites need to protect industry as Asian competition grows