Bloomberg China sustained a surge in aluminum shipments to world markets in August as buyers sought supplies from the largest producer to replace metal from United Co. Rusal, which has been hit by US sanctions. Exports of unwrought aluminum and products reached 517,000 metric tons, almost the same as the 520,000 tons in July, which was the highest total in ...

Bloomberg Japan had restored power to nearly all of the northern island of Hokkaido as of September 8 morning after a historic earthquake knocked out electricity to the entire prefecture, home to more than 5 million people. The local government said that 18 people were killed, and 19 were still missing, the Nikkei reported. Hokkaido Electric Power Co., the region’s ...

Bloomberg Suzuki Motor Corp. will start road tests of electric vehicles in India starting next month as part of a plan to bring a battery-powered model as early as 2020, signalling undivided focus on its biggest market after announcing its exit from China this month. The company will test 50 EV prototypes to help develop easy-to-use cars that can withstand ...