Opaque deals with state banks left lower-income governments strapped with debt, AidData says

Idea for pricey platinum originally floated in 2011 as runaround in recurring war between Dems, GOP over lifting debt limit

Electricity shortages continue to paralyse parts of country, particularly the northeast

GDP shrinks 6.17% on-year in July-September period as Covid-19 pummels manufacturing

Offering aims to prune administration’s stake to a third, the minimum required by law, from current 68%

Washington official says China not upholding vow made last year, as part of trade deal with previous govt, to buy American goods

Operations unaffected; 5 contractors since discharged from hospital

Amount falls short of US$12 rise sought by major unions; increase takes effect Jan 2022

Take digital money out of cross hairs, says Tesla chief

Bursa opens lower due to profit-taking in selected heavyweights

Transaction will free group from any exposure to future liabilities

Supply shortages now crippling large sections of industry, Han Jun says

Founder Eric Li launches new company Hubei Xingji Shidai Technology Co Ltd, to be headquartered in Wuhan