The e-commerce colossus known for its promise of quick deliveries showed off robotic arms and other high-tech warehouse tools in Silicon Valley, saying AI is not only powering innovations but accelerating how quickly they are developed by the second largest employer in the United States.

The Dutch government has invoked a Cold war-era law to effectively seize control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands.

Presidents of the two countries witnessed the signing of agreements on oil, gas, electricity, technology, mining and agriculture, coming several months after US President Donald Trump imposed a tariff rate of 19 percent on imports from Indonesia under a new pact, and a 50-percent tariff on Brazilian products.

"As agreed by both China and the United States... vice premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to Malaysia from October 24 to 27 and hold economic and trade talks with the United States," Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement.

In parallel with the rapid growth of Indonesia’s digital economy, the digital advertising sector has become a key driver in supporting business growth across the country.

Germany's Volkswagen warned Wednesday that its car production could be hit by a shortage of Nexperia semiconductors amid a deepening row between China and the Netherlands over the chipmaker.

Hong Kong and Indonesia, as key players in Asia, exemplify internationalism and openness, leveraging their unique strengths—Indonesia as ASEAN's largest economy and Hong Kong as gateway to Chinese Mainland and global markets —to foster greater economic complementarity and synergy.

The European Commission proposed a further softening of the EU anti-deforestation law on Tuesday, relieving the reporting burden for many smallholders and businesses in select countries but stepping back from delaying the world-first green policy by another year.

Oil prices rose nearly 5 percent on Thursday after the US imposed sanctions on major Russian suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over Russia's war in Ukraine, extending gains from the previous session.

Global shares slipped on Wednesday and gold pulled back sharply from a blistering rally, as stretched valuations came under scrutiny and investors booked profits.

The White House said US investments into Australia would unlock deposits of critical minerals worth $53 billion, without offering many details.