A Peruvian minister said Peru and India have entered the final stage of free-trade negotiations and expect to conclude an agreement by 2027.

Baker Hughes said US oil and gas companies added drilling rigs for the first time in four weeks.

Beijing, Sept. 9 — National Energy Administration director Wang Hongzhi met Canadian Natural Resources Secretary of State Cory Hogan, attending the 16th APEC Energy Ministers’ Meeting. Wang said energy is a key part of China‑Canada trade ties, pledged to deepen exchanges at all levels, prepare a first China‑Canada energy ministers’ dialogue and implement leaders’ consensus to convert cooperation intent into concrete outcomes.