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Banking & finance
Crypto can’t chip away at gold’s safe-haven shield: gold researcher
Spot gold price surged to US$3,444 after Israel’s strikes on Iran.
13 Jun 2025 - 2:26PM
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China trade
‘Making a dent’: race is on to reap rare earths elsewhere amid China’s dominance
11 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM
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United States
World Bank warns of slowest global growth since 1960s amid Trump tariffs
10 Jun 2025 - 10:38PM
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China trade
Ahead of US trade talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May sends a message
China’s curbs on rare earth exports are reflected in trade data as value plummets in May, and risks to US supply chain are seen.
9 Jun 2025 - 6:49PM
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United States
Opinion
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May’s Taco market lull may well be the calm before the storm
For now, even a threat of tariff escalation may be discounted by a feeling that ‘Trump always chickens out’.
6 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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US-China relations
Opinion
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US-China rivalry morphing into a multifront war with no easy way out
It’s not just trade, tech, student visas and academic collaboration – the military stakes are rising too in this contest of endurance.
4 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Kelantan eyes rare earth riches. Can it dig its way out of debt?
A new deal with Australian mining giant Lynas could unlock billions for the impoverished state, but only with federal government backing.
3 Jun 2025 - 1:30PM
US-China relations
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How dependent is America’s arsenal on China’s critical mineral supply?
Beijing has leveraged its dominance in critical mineral production and refining as a key negotiating point in trade wars.
2 Jun 2025 - 5:58PM
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Japan
Japan to cut rice prices by selling directly to retailers
Rice prices have soared in recent months, creating concerns for Japan’s unpopular leadership ahead of upper house elections due in July.
26 May 2025 - 4:22PM
Gold in Hong Kong
China’s Zijin Mining opens gold and copper stock fund to Hong Kong investors
The fund’s manager expects gold to hit US$4,000 this year due to a weakening US dollar and rising demand from investors.
21 May 2025 - 9:12AM
India
India eyes more rice exports over lower tensions with Pakistan, early monsoon
Rice prices have stabilised in Asia after they spiked over supply concerns resulting from the conflict between India and Pakistan.
19 May 2025 - 6:28PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia slams Singapore’s ‘shameful’ fuel prices, plans pivot to US imports
Despite being an oil producer, Indonesia’s low refining capacity leaves it heavily reliant on Singapore for fuel — but that may soon change.
18 May 2025 - 11:10AM
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Gold in Hong Kong
14% upside for gold by mid-2026 as rate cuts fuel rally, UBS says
Gold is under allocated in investment portfolios and has room to increase, according to the World Gold Council.
16 May 2025 - 9:36AM
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US-China trade war
How China plays the ace up its sleeve – rare earth minerals – in dealing with US
Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.
14 May 2025 - 8:00PM
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Indonesia
In Indonesia, nickel miners warn of mass lay-offs as royalty rise hits profits
The Indonesian government’s bid to boost state revenue and fund projects with higher mining royalties is being met with an industry backlash.
11 May 2025 - 12:00PM
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Yuan
Shanghai Gold Exchange eyes Hong Kong vault to promote yuan-denominated products
The new vault will be part of the exchange’s network that international clients use to manage bullion trading and storage.
6 May 2025 - 5:06PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s dying EV batteries are powering its circular economy in new-energy era
Recycling critical materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel are driving profits and shoring up China’s resource security as trade war with US hits supply chains.
6 May 2025 - 6:00AM
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US-China relations
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Trump’s executive order to boost US deep-sea mining will force China to act
Beijing will continue to sharpen its technological edge, support multilateral governance and may set up maritime joint patrols to monitor the US.
5 May 2025 - 8:30PM
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Food and Drinks
China adds 12,000 coffee shops as mass appeal grows, Starbucks suffers
A presidential endorsement increases thirst for the drink while aggressive expansion and price competition make it more accessible.
4 May 2025 - 11:00AM
The Philippines
Philippines to slash rice prices in half amid election season
The programme will cost the Marcos government about US$178 million to help the poor, but critics say it is a tool to support government candidates in midterm polls.
29 Apr 2025 - 4:39PM
China trade
US farmers’ loss is Brazil’s gain as China diversifies soybean imports
With tariffs on US soybeans, most of China’s summer imports will come from Brazil, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s April outlook report.
28 Apr 2025 - 8:30PM
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LME
Why the London Metal Exchange’s Hong Kong warehouses are a big deal
The development marks a pivotal step in strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a strategic commodities hub in Asia, industry leaders say.
28 Apr 2025 - 8:30AM
China technology
Opinion
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How China’s agricultural modernisation is reshaping global food systems
As sufficiency improves for China and the countries it shares its agriculture+AI strategy with, regional and global trade could be reshaped.
27 Apr 2025 - 7:10PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s mining push: a chance to equal Indonesia’s nickel success?
A landmark deal unlocking vast copper and gold reserves has Pakistan eyeing a transformative economic shift.
26 Apr 2025 - 10:02PM
Malaysia
Malaysia urged to invest in Uganda’s untapped oilfields as its reserves dwindle
Uganda has an estimated 6.5 billion barrels of petroleum reserves. Malaysia’s reserves stood at 2.7 billion barrels as of 2023.
24 Apr 2025 - 1:24PM
Climate change
Opinion
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China must resist greenwashing its dirty coal habit with green bonds
Can China credibly claim climate leadership while doubling down on its dirtiest fuel?
24 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM
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Mainland China
China takes steps to boost yuan with overseas gold storage facilities
China to explore the internationalisation of physical delivery for specific products traded on the Shanghai Gold Exchange.
23 Apr 2025 - 5:50PM
ETFs
Chinese gold ETFs glow as investors chase metal’s historic rise
The mainland’s 13 gold ETFs bulge by US$9.6 billion, as the metal’s lure as a haven asset grows.
22 Apr 2025 - 5:00PM
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