Biel Crystal said to have laid off thousands of factory workers due to fewer orders

Beijing takes lead as nations jockey for position ahead of UN summit in Poland

Two countries in spending race as US influence across Asia begins to fade

Switch to favouring Brazilian crops follows eruption of trade war with the US this year

Big city sites are oversubscribed while remoter storage facilities run at half-strength

US should not oppose the projects but offer alternative solutions

Negotiators explore options that could lead to pact but core issues still intractable

The White House would do better to focus on areas of legitimate grievance

Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt say sorry after footage of poor cleaning habits goes viral