
Evergrande: China property giant files for bankruptcy in US
The move comes as fears grow over problems in the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-18 09:25

VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn.
2023-08-16 10:15

Back to the future for India's rice farmers
India, the world's biggest rice exporter, is turning to old varieties and new farming techniques.
2023-08-15 05:16

Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law
Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.
2023-08-10 07:46

Japan issues rare warning over fake X account
The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat.
2023-08-04 11:47

Why McDonald's dropped tomatoes from Indian menus
A kilo of tomatoes now costs more than a litre of petrol in the country. Here's why.
2023-07-15 08:48

Liechtenstein country profile
Provides an overview of Liechtenstein, including key facts about this small European state.
2023-07-12 17:17

Manuel Chang: South Africa to hand Mozambique 'tuna bond' minister to FBI
Mozambique's ex-finance minister is to be tried in the US after five years in a South African jail.
2023-07-10 23:19

The US is the world's biggest corn exporter - but for how long?
The US could soon lose its title as the world's biggest exporter of the crop, which could have global consequences.
2023-07-07 09:20

Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs
Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?
2023-07-03 08:21

Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections
A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people.
2023-07-01 06:49

Dorset men in court over alleged tree investment fraud
The men are accused of fraudulently promising returns on a forestry scheme in Costa Rica.
2023-06-28 21:30