Energy
Japan Inc. to invest $14bn in LNG development in Africa
Government and businesses team up for Mozambique project
Africa
International relations
Outflanked by China in Africa, Taiwan forms link with Somaliland
Island has diplomatic ties with just 15 countries, no thanks to Beijing pressure
Electric cars in China
Tesla wins green light in China to use cobalt-free batteries
Shift to new technology cuts costs and improves supply stability
Companies
In Africa, Daikin offers cool-air hailing for $1.20 a day
Smartphone app unlocks air conditioners at hair salons and restaurants
Agriculture
Japan's Kubota ties up with Indian peer to make tractors for Africa
Alliance with Escorts will make simply designed machines at lower prices
Pharmaceuticals
UK healthcare workers begin COVID-19 hydroxychloroquine trial
Oxford University to lead study of anti-maralial drug pushed by Donald Trump
International relations
India sends hydroxychloroquine to Africa in war on coronavirus
Aid initiative to fill pandemic leadership failings of China and the US
Belt and Road
Pakistan request opens door for Belt and Road project debt relief
COVID-19 economic hit gives China little choice but to help cash-strapped allies
Opinion
China's expensive bet on Africa has failed
Coronavirus crash in commodity prices has wasted $200 billion in investment and loans
Belt and Road
Coronavirus in Djibouti increases risk of China debt trap
Horn of Africa nation sees rapid infrastructure development, but with trade-offs
