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Global Business
Global Business offers in-depth analysis of the latest economic data, business trends and market moving policies, zooming in on how all this affects ordinary people.
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Global BusinessInternational Conference on Robotics & Automation begins in Austria
--Iran media: Tehran suspends talks with US over Israeli strikes on Lebanon --International Conference on Robotics & Automation begins in Austria --The Bahamas…
Global BusinessChina's manufacturing sector expands for sixth straight month in May
-China's manufacturing sector expands for sixth straight month in May, led by high-tech manufacturing -Major Chinese tech firms gear up for IPOs amid hard tech…
Global BusinessBrazil's economy grew 1.1% in Q1 of 2026
--Brazil's economy grew 1.1% in Q1 of 2026 --Dell shares soar on its revenue growth fueled by AI --Fine art emerges as the new safe haven asset
Global BusinessGerman economy minister visits Guangzhou to boost trade ties
-German Economy Minister Reiche visits Guangzhou as entrepreneurs push for greater collaboration in new materials and green energy -US inflation surges at…
Global BusinessOil prices fall amid reports of tentative US-Iran deal
--Oil prices fall amid reports of tentative US-Iran deal --US Q1 GDP growth downgraded to 1.6% --US, Mexico begin trade talks focused on auto content rules
Global BusinessChina's commerce minister holds talks with German economy minister
-Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao holds talks with German Economy and Energy Minister Reiche in Beijing -Global maritime leaders gather in Ningbo to…
Global BusinessOil prices fall as US-Iran talks show progress
--Oil prices fall as US-Iran talks show progress --US public anger grows over who could receive payouts from the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" --Uganda shuts its…
Global BusinessChina's major industrial firms see 18% profit surge in first four months
-China's major industrial firms see profits jump over 18% in first four months of 2026, led by high-tech manufacturing -CXMT Memory pushes for IPO, becoming…
Global BusinessChinese FM Wang Yi chairs Security Council meeting on UN Charter
--Chinese FM Wang Yi chairs Security Council meeting on UN Charter --Higher energy costs have begun to impact US housing market --US aid cuts and WHO exit…
Global BusinessChina, Pakistan issue joint statement to deepen partnership
--China, Pakistan issue joint statement to deepen bilateral partnership during PM Sharif's visit --AI Matrix Store opens in Shanghai, showcasing over 500 AI…
Global BusinessChina and Serbia pledge to strengthen strategic ties
--China and Serbia pledge to strengthen strategic ties --US, Iran in Doha talks, signaling progress --SpaceX targets 1.75 trillion US dollars, largest float in…
Global BusinessPakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Beijing for official visit
-Pakistani PM attends investment conference in Hangzhou -Pakistan issues its first-ever Panda Bond in China -Xizang 75 Years On: Grid connection transforms…
Global BusinessAI fuels initial public offering boom
--Kevin Warsh sworn in as US Fed chief --AI fuels initial public offering boom --Cannes Film Festival grapples with AI revolution
Global Business2026 APEC trade ministers meeting kicks off in Suzhou
--2026 APEC trade ministers meeting kicks off in Suzhou with focus on regional cooperation --IEA chief warns global oil market may enter "red zone" in…
Global BusinessTrump rolls back US environmental rules on refrigerants
--Trump rolls back US environmental rules on refrigerants --SpaceX to break from traditional IPO model --APEC 2026 talks target digital trade, green growth and…
Global BusinessXi calls for higher-quality China-Russia comprehensive strategic coordination
--Xi calls for higher-quality China-Russia comprehensive strategic coordination to drive development --Tourism boosts local incomes in Xizang as coffee culture…
Global BusinessChina and Russia agree to further extend treaty of good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation
--China and Russia agree to further extend treaty of good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation --Nvidia's Q1 revenue topped 81.6 billion US dollars --US…
Global BusinessXi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing
-Russian President Putin is in Beijing for state visit to China -China highlights support for private sector -Cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz…
Global BusinessRussian President Vladimir Putin begins two-day state visit to China
--Russian President Vladimir Putin begins two-day state visit to China --Google debuts new editions of its AI tools --Cuba endures worst rolling blackouts in…
Global BusinessPutin praises China-Russia ties in video address ahead of state visit
--Russian President Putin praises China-Russia ties in video address ahead of state visit --Global officials and executives gather in Beijing to find ways to…
Global BusinessChina achieves steady economic growth in the first four months of 2026
--China achieves steady economic growth in the first four months of 2026 --Jury rejects Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI --Bulgaria wins Eurovision amid…
Global BusinessChina's economy maintains steady growth momentum
--Quality development of China's economy maintains steady growth momentum --China rolls out new departure tax refund measures to boost inbound consumption…
Global BusinessA focus on China-US relations as Trump concludes his state visit to China
--A focus on China-US relations as Trump concludes his state visit to China --Inflation fears rattle Wall Street --Incoming Fed chief outlines plans for his…
Global BusinessXi holds private meeting with Trump in Beijing
-Xi and Trump agree to build a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability -Foreign investors raise holdings in China's A-share market -IMF…
Global BusinessPresident Xi and Trump agree on new visions for China-US ties
--President Xi and Trump agree on new visions for China-US ties --US consumers spend more on gas, cutting back on other goods --AI chipmaker Cerebras soars 68%…
Global BusinessXi Jinping urges stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-US relationship
-President Xi meets with US entrepreneurs accompanying President Trump on his trip to China -China redefining manufacturing with new generation of smart…
Global BusinessBeijing hosts first US presidential visit in nine years
--Beijing hosts first US presidential visit in nine years --US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair --US budget airline Spirit shuts down after two…
Global BusinessUS President Trump travels to Beijing for state visit
--US President Trump travels to Beijing for state visit --US Defense Secretary Hegseth testifies on Capitol Hill --Maryland bans grocers, delivery apps from…
Global BusinessUS President Donald Trump to pay state visit to China later this week
--US President Donald Trump to pay state visit to China later this week --Hungarian independent fuel sellers warn of supply shortages --World Cup workers say…
Global BusinessChina and US to hold new trade talks in ROK this week
--China's CPI maintains recovery in April as PPl remains positive --Chinese tech powers in Thailand shift to renewables as soaring electricity prices spark…
Global BusinessUS unemployment rate held at 4.3%
--ASEAN leaders agree to strengthen energy security amid Middle East conflict --US unemployment rate held at 4.3% --US online learning platform Canvas…
Global BusinessBrazil grants visa-free entry to Chinese visitors
-Trump claims Iran ceasefire holds despite mutual accusations -Shanghai's smart strawberry factory boosts year-round domestic supply -Brazil to grant visa-free…
Global BusinessTrump hosts Brazil's Lula at the White House
--Fuel costs passed on to airline carriers and passengers --Trump hosts Brazil's Lula at the White House --Argentina probes origin of Andes hantavirus outbreak
Global BusinessChina's robotics exports reach 11.3 billion yuan in Q1
--Global investment banks upbeat on China's property market --China expands measures to make travel easier for foreign visitors --Iran announces new procedures…
Global BusinessForeign Ministers of China and Iran confer in Beijing
--Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Iran to work with Gulf countries --Airlines trim summer schedule amid high fuel prices --Hantavirus reaches Europe…
Global BusinessChina's Labor Day holiday ends with robust consumer spending
--China's Labor Day holiday ends with robust consumer spending --China's services PMI hits second-highest point in nearly two years, signaling domestic…
Global BusinessWashington and Tehran both claim control over Strait of Hormuz
--Washington and Tehran both claim control over Strait of Hormuz --Chevron CEO warns of physical oil shortages ahead --EU says ready for "every scenario" on US…
Global BusinessChina's Labor Day holiday wraps up with travel and consumption surge across the country
--China's Labor Day holiday wraps up with travel and consumption surge across the country --Supportive policies stabilize China's real estate market as…
Global BusinessChina's May Day holiday fuels experiential consumption boom with immersive performances
--China's May Day holiday fuels experiential consumption boom with immersive performances. --Reporter puts AI glasses to the test on the factory floor as…
Global BusinessTrump says he is "not satisfied" with Iran's new ceasefire proposal
--Trump says he is "not satisfied" with Iran's new ceasefire proposal --Oil prices ease, but volatility to continue over Middle East conflict --China EV…
Global BusinessChina set for robust Labor Day consumption and tourism boom
--China set for robust Labor Day consumption and tourism boom --Chinese vice premier raises concerns over US trade restrictions in call with Washington --China…
Global BusinessUS GDP rebounds to 2% growth in Q1
--US GDP rebounds to 2% growth in Q1 --European Central Bank keeps key interest rate at 2% --Oracle, Meta, and others announce huge layoffs
Global BusinessChina's manufacturing sector keeps expanding steadily
--China manufacturing expands in April on stronger output, new orders --Kevin Warsh clears hurdle to become next Fed chair in May --China set for robust Labor…
Global BusinessUS Fed holds rates steady as Powell plans to remain as a board governor
--US Fed holds rates steady as Powell plans to remain as a board governor --Oil price hits high as US-Iran standoff deepens --Prediction markets move from…