China stalls Japan-bound exports of various critical minerals, Kyodo reports, restricting shipments of key materials to Japanese markets.

Japanese companies escalate warnings over rare-earth shortages as China keeps export controls tight, threatening supply chains for electronics and auto parts manufacturers dependent on the materials.

Corporate Japan's rare-earth warnings grow louder as China maintains its export restrictions on the materials.

Mexico's Sheinbaum says U.S. delegation arriving July 20 for USMCA review talks after U.S. declined to renew the pact, triggering annual reviews until 2036.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said talks with the United States are ongoing to ensure the USMCA review process does not generate uncertainty for investors, with a U.S. delegation scheduled to arrive July 20. The U.S. officially declined to renew the agreement on July 1, 2026, triggering annual reviews until the pact expires in 2036.

Tens of millions of Chinese workers shift from formal employment to the gig economy as weak job market and record graduate numbers squeeze opportunities

Tens of millions of Chinese are shifting from formal employment into the gig economy as meagre unemployment insurance, record numbers of graduates and a shortage of jobs squeeze opportunities.

Hong Kong launches trial of new gold clearing system backed by major banks, key step toward becoming a bullion-trading hub with price-setting power.

Hong Kong has launched a trial operation of a new gold clearing system, backed by several major banks, in a key step toward its ambition to become a major bullion-trading hub with price-setting power.