US-Taiwan relations: New trade deal signed as China tensions rise The signing comes ahead of a high-level global security summit in Singapore this weekend. Source
BHP: Mining giant says it underpaid workers for 13 years Australia's BHP said the leave and allowance 'errors' will cost the company up to $280m. Source
Debt ceiling deal: US House overwhelmingly passes bill The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default. Source