The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said it had opened formal proceedings against the Chinese e-commerce platform to assess whether it may have breached Europe’s digital services regulations.

The Australian iron-ore giant is considering a big new mine in Gabon but first has to work out how it can transport the steel ingredient for export.

Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev posted sales volumes that fell by more than analysts had expected, dragged by a weak consumer backdrop in China and Argentina.

Aker Solutions reported below-forecast third-quarter results but said its outlook remained positive with high tender activity.

Australian grocer Woolworths expects fiscal first-half earnings in its key Australian food division to be below previous expectations, as customers continue to be price conscious when facing cost of living pressures.

Google reported a 15% jump in year-over-year revenue driven by strong results in its cloud-computing division, boosting the company’s fortunes during a costly push into artificial intelligence.