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Hong Kong firm appeals for legal protection of investors as its Panama Ports contract faces lawsuits

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate entangled in U.S.-China tensions appealed on Friday for legal protection for businesses in the Central American country after its contract over its Panama Canal port assets faces lawsuits

The Independent UK

Why the US is letting China win on energy innovation

During the cold war, the US and Soviet Union were locked in a desperate race to develop cutting‑edge technologies like long-range missiles and satellites. Fast forward to today and the frontiers of global technology have pivoted to AI and next‑generation energy.

The Conversation

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

American businesses and consumers are finding the contours of President Donald Trump’s foreign trade agenda taking shape

The Independent UK

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Joyce and Canavan call for new coal plants to replace renewable energy projects

Coalition opponents of net zero spruik coal, nuclear and gas as emissions policy divides opposition

The Guardian - AU

Nvidia, Broadcom, Marvell Lead Chip Stock Slide After Trump Hits China, Taiwan With New Tariffs

Artificial intelligence chip stocks including NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO), Arm Holdings PLC-ADR (NASDAQ:ARM), Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MRVL), Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU), Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:LRCX), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM), Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) are trading lower on Friday as the Trump…

Benzinga

Aston Martin Is Selling Its F1 Team Stake and Might Go Private

Like many automakers right now, Aston Martin isn't doing well. US tariffs and weakening demand in China have forced the brand to slash its financial outlook for the year. On Thursday, the company announced it would more likely break even by the end of 2025, rather than make a profit.…

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What will it take for China to arrest its declining birth rate?

China’s central government introduced a childcare subsidy on July 28 that will provide families with 3,000 yuan (around £312) a year for each child under the age of three. The announcement came days after plans were unveiled to roll out free preschool education across the country.

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FBI opens first office in New Zealand, sparking backlash in China

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said in June that China posed an imminent threat and urged Indo-Pacific countries to increase military spending to 5% of GDP.

Euronews

Trump’s tariff bullying: Why India must stand its ground

Donald Trump’s chaotic act continues. His latest move: slapping a 25 percent tariff and a penalty on Indian goods exports to the United States.It’s vintage Trump – unapologetic – designed to get the other side, in this case India, to surrender to his demands. He is like a kid in…

Newslaundry

Three-year-old survives fall from 18th-floor apartment in China

Toddler’s fall broken by tree branches

The Independent UK

How do Trump’s tariffs affect Asian countries?

US president blindsides Asian partners with steep new levies that threaten to redraw region’s economic and strategic map, Shweta Sharma writes

The Independent UK

Voices: Trump’s ‘Tariffmaggedon’ is back… and with a vengeance

COMMENT: As the US president revives his discredited tariffs policy – which appears to single out Canada for punishment – Sean O’Grady says pushing levies on foreign imports to their highest level since 1934 can only be a disaster for the entire world economy

The Independent UK

Stock Index Futures Plunge on Trump’s Tariffs & A Weak US Jobs Report

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.93%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -1.03% this morning as U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs fueled concerns about the outlook for economic growth.

Barchart

Three Electronics to Buy Before Tariffs Hit (And One to Skip for Now)

With new tariffs taking effect August 1, certain electronics could soon cost more. Here's what to consider buying before prices rise.

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We're about to see a $1 trillion 'super-cycle' of investment in batteries to power the grid for AI

Large-scale battery storage is critical to meeting surging power demands.

The Independent UK

Satellite images reveal alarming scale of China’s military build-up in disputed South China Sea

Latest satellite images of Mischief Reef show sprawling runways, missile shelters, and large aircraft hangars

The Independent UK

FBI director says a new office in New Zealand will counter China's sway, provoking Beijing's ire

FBI Director Kash Patel has provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand by saying the opening of a new office in Wellington aims to counter China's influence

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: deadly floods devastate northern China

Torrential rain batters Beijing and surrounding areas, while intense heat lingers in parts of Scandinavia

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AI keeps getting more powerful, making it harder to judge how smart models actually are

Stanford’s Russell Wald shared a few highlights of this year’s AI Index at Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore.

The Guardian - UK

China-backed centres at UK universities under threat from new free speech laws

Exclusive: Confucius Institutes, partnerships between UK and Chinese universities, funded by the Chinese state, offer Mandarin classes and promote cultural events

Benzinga

Trump Slaps 35% Tariff On Canadian Goods, Hits 68 Other Nations With New Trade War Amid Fentanyl, Security, China Tensions

President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping new round of tariffs on 69 countries, intensifying a global trade standoff and escalating tensions over fentanyl, national security and China.

The Independent UK

China's fiery baijiu spirit evolves to attract younger drinkers

The traditional Chinese spirit baijiu is being reinvented to attract younger generations

International Business Times

Nvidia Says No 'Backdoors' In Chips As China Questions Security

Nvidia chips do not contain "backdoors" allowing remote access, the US tech giant has said, after Beijing summoned company representatives to discuss "serious security issues".

The Guardian - AU

China’s fast-fashion capital slows down under Trump’s trade war

Guangzhou is the humming heart of the global fast fashion industry, but uncertainty over US tariffs is putting pressure on orders and profits

International Business Times

Apple Profit Beats Forecasts On Strong IPhone Sales

Apple on Thursday reported quarterly profit of $23.4 billion, topping forecasts despite concerns about the effect of US tariffs on its supply chain.

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