China's ICBC, the world's biggest bank by assets, is buying a massive vault in London as it looks to grow its gold and precious metals business.

The Australian government will delay its plan to introduce a so-called "backpacker tax" after a backlash from farmers and the tourism industry.

Hong Kong launches a major security operation ahead of a high-level Chinese visit, as concerns grow over the territory's freedoms and interference by Beijing.

Thai authorities are set to close the island of Koh Tachai, saying heavy tourism is negatively affecting natural resources and the environment, local media said.

Hundreds of oil sands workers are ordered to evacuate camps near the Canadian town of Fort McMurray as a resurgent wildfire advances towards them.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is hoping to keep his campaign alive with strong showings in the Kentucky and Oregon primaries.

North Korea names Ri Yong-ho, a former ambassador to the UK and its chief nuclear negotiator, as its new foreign minister in a diplomatic letter.

State-run media says China can never allow a repeat of the "error" of the Cultural Revolution, after staying quiet on Monday's anniversary.