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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 BusinessRescue efforts continue as Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 1,700
--Rescue efforts continue as Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 1,700 --UNDP estimates Venezuela earthquakes cause $6.7B in direct physical damage --US…
Global BusinessChina's industrial firms see profits rise nearly 19% over the first five months
--China's industrial firms see profits rise nearly 19% over the first five months of the year --Chinese culture industry revenue climbs nearly 9% in 2025…
Global BusinessChina sends rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela
--China sends rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela --Strait of Hormuz shipping faces renewed threats --Chinese coffee brands make a buzz in Brussels
Global Business4th China International Supply Chain Expo wraps up
-4th China International Supply Chain Expo wraps up with gains in AI efficiency and carbon reduction -Brazil set to become first Latin American nation to issue…
Global BusinessSearch and rescue underway after deadly quakes hit Venezuela
--Search and rescue underway after deadly quakes hit Venezuela --US Q1 GDP growth revised higher to 2.1%, yet consumer spending stalled --Iran strikes ship in…
Global BusinessSummer Davos wraps up in Dalian with a roundup of global leaders' ideas on innovation
-Summer Davos wraps up in Dalian with a roundup of global leaders' ideas on innovation -Artificial intelligence takes center stage at the 4th China…
Global BusinessChinese Premier Li Qiang vows innovation-driven development at Summer Davos 2026
--Chinese Premier Li Qiang vows innovation-driven development at Summer Davos 2026 --Trump pushes Senate Republicans to pass voting bill --OpenAI unveils first…
Global BusinessChina's premier says innovation-driven cooperation is vital for global growth
--Chinese Premier Li Qiang tells Summer Davos innovation-driven cooperation is vital for global growth --Business leaders at China International Supply Chain…
Global BusinessAsia and innovation dominates Summer Davos 2026
--Asia and innovation dominates Summer Davos 2026 --China supply chain expo launches first-ever AI zone --Argentina's GDP up 2.3% in the first quarter, beating…
Global BusinessSummer Davos kicks off in Dalian
--Summer Davos kicks off in Dalian --China International Supply Chain Expo debuts first AI zone with Nvidia, Intel and Alibaba --Brexit legacy: examining how…
Global BusinessChina keeps key lending rates unchanged
--China keeps key lending rates unchanged --Over 600 businesses attend China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing --US and Iran agree to roadmap for…
Global BusinessChina International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing
--China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing --China's commerce ministry unveils measures to make investing in the country easier for foreigners…
Global BusinessOil tanker traffic is on the rise once again through the Strait of Hormuz
--Oil tanker traffic is on the rise once again through the Strait of Hormuz --Air travel is steadily recovering across the Gulf region --Former US President…
Global BusinessChina's Dragon Boat Festival powers consumption with traditional festivities
--China's Dragon Boat Festival powers consumption with traditional festivities --China and EU keep trade talks smooth as both sides manage differences through…
Global BusinessChina's 618 shopping festival is underway
--China's 618 shopping festival is underway and AI gadgets are flying off the shelves --US President Donald Trump signs US-Iran deal --The US-EU trade deal…
Global BusinessFed holds rates steady under new Chair Warsh
-Financial regulators vow to safeguard financial stability at Lujiazui Forum -Hainan Free Trade Port sees surging zero-tariff imports, goods trade and new…
Global BusinessUS Fed holds rates steady under new chair Warsh
--China releases white paper on global governance --US Fed holds rates steady under new chair Warsh --Horror and franchises drive summer box office boom
Global BusinessChina's Global Governance White Paper outlines efforts toward a more just, equitable world
-Multinationals back rules-based trade, sustainable growth as China advances institutional opening-up -Annual financial conference kicks off in Shanghai -EU…
Global BusinessChina's industrial output up 4.5% in May
--China's industrial output up 4.5% in May --US import prices surge 1.9% in May amid inflationary pressures --US, Mexico hold second round of trade talks…
Global BusinessChina's economy shows steady momentum in May
-China's home prices edge up in May, first-tier cities lead gains -Multinationals double down on local innovation in China -Bank of Japan raises key rate to…
Global BusinessWashington and Tehran announce preliminary agreement
--Washington and Tehran announce preliminary agreement --Price of US crude oil falls to lowest level since early March --New World Screwworm cases confirmed in…
Global BusinessMarkets rally as US-Iran deal ends war, reopens Strait of Hormuz
--Markets rally as US-Iran deal ends war, reopens Strait of Hormuz --Fed set to hold rates as UK, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Indonesia weigh decisions --China's…
Global BusinessSpaceX makes record IPO debut on Wall Street
--SpaceX makes record IPO debut on Wall Street --Argentina's inflation cools as economic reforms take hold --Chinese tech firms explore opportunities at Web…
Global BusinessWorld Bank sees global growth at 2.5% in 2026
-IMF slashes Eurozone growth forecast to 0.9%, raises inflation outlook to 2.8% -China, Egypt ink $4.5 bln currency swap deal -China's manufacturing hub gears…
Global BusinessChina highlights leading domestic brands to spur consumption
-China launches campaign to promote nationally renowned consumer brands -China unveils rail-tourism plan to boost service consumption -US inflation rises 4.2%…
Global BusinessUS launches more strikes against Iran
--US launches more strikes against Iran --US consumer prices rose 4.2% annually in May --Technology shapes the future of animation at Chongqing Animation Week
Global BusinessChina's consumer prices maintain stable growth in May
-Oil stockpiles in major economies near 2003 lows -OpenAI reportedly files confidentially for IPO amid strong AI investor demand -China's consumer prices rise…
Global BusinessChinese President Xi Jinping concludes state visit to DPRK
--Chinese President Xi Jinping concludes state visit to DPRK --UK, EU open formal reviews of Paramount-WBD merger --New York passes Mamdani's pied-a-terre tax
Global BusinessXi, Kim pledge to carry forward great traditional friendship through generations
-China's foreign trade up 15.3% in the first five months of 2026 -Aviation leaders warn of Middle East conflict risks at IATA summit -World Cup excitement…
Global BusinessXi calls on China and DPRK to boost practical cooperation
--Xi calls on China and DPRK to boost practical cooperation --Apple rolls out new AI-powered Siri at annual WWDC --Global airline chiefs gather in Rio to…
Global BusinessXi arrives in Pyongyang on state visit to DPRK
-Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in DPRK on state visit -China’s securities watchdog pledges stricter oversight of program trading -How a mountain village…
Global BusinessChina issues new rules to promote high-quality outbound investment
--Chinese and Lao presidents hold talks in Beijing --China and Brazil expand sci-tech cooperation --US graduates face tougher job market amid AI disruption
Global BusinessChina issues new ODI rules to boost stability and opening-up
-Bayer expands China footprint with new health innovation hub in Shandong -Brain-controlled fingers and humanoid robots take center stage in Zhejiang -UN food…
Global BusinessChina and Brazil strengthen partnership in public health
--Israel and Lebanon agree to framework to end hostilities --China and Brazil strengthen partnership in public health --"Russian Davos" underway in St…
Global BusinessChina dismisses OECD's "subsidy" claims
-China leads in solar-plus-storage model development -Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attends St. Petersburg International Economic Forum -EU unveils…
Global BusinessLao president visits China with focus on AI and sustainability
--OECD: Iran war puts global economy at recession risk --Lao president visits China with focus on AI and sustainability --Brazil-China research targets next…
Global BusinessBritish Foreign Secretary meets with Chinese FM for strategic dialogue
-Lao leader visits tech companies in Hangzhou on first stop of his five-day state visit -China's services activity grows at fastest pace in three months in May…
Global BusinessEurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May as ECB weighs rate hike
--Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May as ECB weighs rate hike --Chinese medical team arrives in DR Congo to help with fighting Ebola --US visitor numbers…
Global BusinessChina issues regulations to advance high-standard opening-up
-Merck doubles down on China with new GBA innovation hub -RCEP drives deeper trade integration across all member economies -Humanoid robot maker Unitree clears…
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…