Sibanye-Stillwater chief executive says suppliers to western nations need ‘level playing field’
US ally mounts most ambitious push in decades to revitalise sector dominated by Chinese and South Korean groups
Dealmaking hits highest level since 2013 as groups seek raw materials that underpin global economy
The partnership seeks to build a new world order along the route of the old Silk Roads. But, asks Peter Frankopan, is this bond as close as it seems?
Ambitious theme park projects reflect hopes that foreign brands can boost spending in slowing economy
The money is flowing again, but the political environment is taking a toll
The contrast between technocracy in Beijing and the pantomime in Washington is impossible to ignore
Scandal involving island-wide seizures of gold bars and luxury cars rocked city-state’s wealth management sector
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest data on imports, exports and trade balances
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders
Regulator accuses trading firm of ‘sinister scheme’ to manipulate derivatives markets
Local jewellers chip away at European dominance in domestic market as consumers move towards homegrown products
Allusion in graphic novel to July 5 catastrophe hits flight bookings and group tour prices
Also in this newsletter: Indian students pivot to Europe from US universities, and Vietnam signs a trade deal with the US
Moscow aims to co-operate with Islamist regime in fields such as energy, transport, agriculture and infrastructure
Figures show record $24.2bn raised from the levies in May but highlight potential for distortion to global trade flows
Regulators found the fast-fashion retailer, which is facing multiple probes, also made unjustifiable environmental claims
Interior minister says direct communication with Islamist group needed to enable repatriation
The novelist draws on Japanese-Korean history to create a restless, leisurely and capacious work that takes in a sweep of periods and places
The founder of beach club Desa Potato Head finds beauty and balance on the Island of the Gods
US president’s focus on punishing ‘trans-shipment’ of goods draws Beijing’s ire
President Lee Jae Myung says Seoul is ‘doing its utmost’ to secure an agreement
Corporate governance group says transaction ‘risks squandering’ Japan’s efforts to improve shareholder protection
Washington had limited exports of semiconductor design software in tit-for-tat over trade talks
The end of the zero-interest era is unleashing competition in the banking sector and changes in saver and investor behaviour
