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TL/DR - The United States and Indonesia are discussing a potential minerals partnership aimed at boosting trade of the electric vehicle battery metal nickel. The talks, which will include discussions on the environmental, social, and…

Suspicion and speculation continue to surround the unexplained absence of Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu, as reports suggest that he may be under investigation or even placed under house arrest. Li, 65, has missed several meetings…

BYD's Expansive Deal with Jabil's Singaporean Division Global electric vehicle innovator, BYD Co Ltd, has made a significant move in acquiring the mobility business of U.S.-based manufacturing company, Jabil Inc's Singaporean division.…

### US Navy to Check China's Aggression in South China Sea Commander of the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet, Vice Admiral Karl Thomas, has stated that China's "aggressive behaviour" in the South China Sea, including an incident in which its…

Market Trends: Asian Shares Rally Asian shares witnessed a significant rally on August 24, after impressive results from tech giant Nvidia buoyed Wall Street. A decrease in U.S. bond yields also contributed to the positive trend, reducing…

# Asian Shares Plunge Amid Concerns Over China's Economy Asian shares are headed for their third consecutive week of losses, as concerns over China's economy and fears of prolonged high U.S. rates continue to impact the market. The MSCI's…

## Asian Shares Defensive Amid China's Economic Deflation On the morning of August 9, Asian shares showed a defensive stance in reaction to China's slide into deflation in July. This shift into deflation is a worrisome sign for the overall…

IndiGo, one of India's largest airlines, has signed a deal with aircraft manufacturer Airbus for a record-breaking 500 planes, making it the largest single-aisle plane deal ever made. The deal, which was announced on the opening day of the…