China September soybean imports ease on falling animal feed demand
China’s soybean imports in September fell 13.5% from the previous month, customs data showed on Monday, as an epidemic of African swine fever that has slashed China’s pig herd reduced demand for soymeal.
China September exports, imports in deeper contraction as tariffs bite
China’s exports fell at a faster pace in September while imports contracted for a fifth straight month, pointing to further weakness in the economy and underlining the need for more stimulus as the Sino-U.S. trade war drags on.
China September iron ore imports surge to 20-month high on firm demand
China’s iron ore imports rose for a third straight month in September to a 20-month high, according to customs data released on Monday, fueled by firm demand at steel mills and stable shipments from big miners.
China’s pork, beef imports surge in September
(This October 13 story has been refiled to change timeframe in paragraph 2 to nine months, not eight months)
China September crude oil imports rise on strong seasonal demand
China’s crude oil imports in September rose 10.8% from a year earlier as refiners ramped up output amid stable profit margins and solid fuel demand.
China September rare earth exports fall nearly 18% from last month
China’s rare earth exports in September fell 17.9% from August, customs data showed on Monday, amid lingering fears that the world’s top producer of the minerals will restrict supply because of its trade row with the United States.
China September copper imports rise to eight-month high, aluminum exports fall
China’s copper imports rose 10.15% in September from a month earlier, to their highest in eight months, data from the customs showed on Monday, as higher prices in Shanghai drew shipments to the world’s top consumer of the metal.
Asia relieved at latest trade truce, China data disappoints
Asian share markets firmed on Monday as signs of progress in the Sino-U.S. trade standoff whetted risk appetite, though investors were wary of the damage already done to the global economy.
Trade war rejuvenates ‘Silicon Valley’ firms in Malaysia
Years after resisting pressure to move to China, Lee Hung Lung says his bet has paid off. Sales at his Malaysia-based Hotayi Electronic are surging, it’s hiring more workers, considering an expansion, and picking and choosing orders.
ConocoPhillips quits northern Australia in $1.4 billion sale to Santos
ConocoPhillips has agreed to sell its northern Australian business to partner Santos Ltd for $1.39 billion, in a deal that will hike the Australian group’s output by 25% and boost its position in the global gas market.
