China will exempt American soybeans and pork from its latest round of tariffs, in what appears to be another move to ease tensions between the countries as they prepare for a new round of trade talks.

India's richest man is making a new push to dominate the country's fast-growing internet user base — this time by offering high-definition TVs to new broadband customers.

Europe has a new tech giant. Naspers (NAPRF), the South African media company that hit the jackpot with an early investment in Tencent (TCEHY), is spinning out its 31% stake in the Chinese internet group via the listing of a new company, on Amsterdam's stock exchange.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKXCF) (HKEX) said Wednesday it had made a proposal to the board of the LSE (LNSTY) to "combine the two companies" in a cash and share deal worth £29.6 billion, or £31.6 billion ($39 billion) including debt.