Asian shares edged up on Monday while bond markets held their breath ahead of an update on the U.S. rate outlook from the world’s most powerful central banker, and a jobs report that could decide if the next hike needs to be super-sized.

Junior mining companies hoping to produce lithium, nickel and other green energy metals are worried that Canada’s crackdown on some overseas investors may limit their ability to raise funds for mines and related facilities.

Silvergate Capital Corp (SI.N) said on Friday it made a “risk-based decision” to discontinue the Silvergate Exchange Network, its crypto payments network, two days after the digital asset-focused bank raised doubts about its viability.

Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) off-road brand Scout Motors said it would build a $2 billion manufacturing plant near Columbia, South Carolina, for trucks and SUVs.

At least six people were killed and several injured on Saturday when a fire broke out following an explosion at an oxygen plant in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said.

Fiji citizens who have invested in the coconut industry were recognized at the Coconut Millers Pte Limited Presidential Award for Farmers yesterday.

The Labasa Cane Producers Association will continue to work closely with the government to combat child labour in the sugar industry.

Mexico would not be able to match the incentives offered under a U.S. act to tame inflation if Tesla Inc builds a battery plant in the country, Mexico’s finance minister said, days after Tesla announced the construction of a “gigafactory” there.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) (2330.TW), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, will recruit more than 6,000 new staff in 2023, the company said in a statement.

A newly formed Investment Facilitation Committee will help facilitate and enhance innovative and high-value investments in the country.

Employment contracts, absenteeism and non-issuance of notice periods including workers’ attitudes and ethics are affecting businesses.

Air Canada (AC.TO) pilots are pressing for higher pay in the run-up to fresh contract talks, following recent gains secured by pilots at U.S. carrier Delta Air Lines (DAL.N), union representatives told Reuters.