Global Business

--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 estimates

--Summer Davos kicks off in Dalian --China International Supply Chain Expo debuts first AI zone with Nvidia, Intel and Alibaba --Brexit legacy: examining how the decision shaped Britain's economy a decade on

--China keeps key lending rates unchanged --Over 600 businesses attend China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing --US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal within 60 days

--China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing --China's commerce ministry unveils measures to make investing in the country easier for foreigners --Domestic consumption surges during China's 3-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday

--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 Barack Obama's presidential library opens

--China's Dragon Boat Festival powers consumption with traditional festivities --China and EU keep trade talks smooth as both sides manage differences through dialogue --Iran-US agreement takes effect, reopening Strait of Hormuz for 60 days

--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 clears its final legislative hurdle at the European Parliament

-Financial regulators vow to safeguard financial stability at Lujiazui Forum -Hainan Free Trade Port sees surging zero-tariff imports, goods trade and new business entities -People across China celebrate with dragon boat races and rice dumplings

--China releases white paper on global governance --US Fed holds rates steady under new chair Warsh --Horror and franchises drive summer box office boom

-Multinationals back rules-based trade, sustainable growth as China advances institutional opening-up -Annual financial conference kicks off in Shanghai -EU lawmakers approve US trade deal to avert tariff conflict

--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, targeting agriculture and energy

-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 three-decade high of 1%

--Washington and Tehran announce preliminary agreement --Price of US crude oil falls to lowest level since early March --New World Screwworm cases confirmed in Texas, New Mexico cattle

--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 Yiwu shifts from price wars to innovation as world's top small commodities hub

--SpaceX makes record IPO debut on Wall Street --Argentina's inflation cools as economic reforms take hold --Chinese tech firms explore opportunities at Web Summit Rio

-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 up for sporting merchandise boom

-China launches campaign to promote nationally renowned consumer brands -China unveils rail-tourism plan to boost service consumption -US inflation rises 4.2% in May as energy prices climb

--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

-Oil stockpiles in major economies near 2003 lows -OpenAI reportedly files confidentially for IPO amid strong AI investor demand -China's consumer prices rise 1.2%, industrial consumer goods prices up 3.9%

--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

-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 grows, but soaring ticket prices worry fans

--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 tackle Middle East fallout

-Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in DPRK on state visit -China’s securities watchdog pledges stricter oversight of program trading -How a mountain village in southern China revitalizes tradition

--Chinese and Lao presidents hold talks in Beijing --China and Brazil expand sci-tech cooperation --US graduates face tougher job market amid AI disruption

-Bayer expands China footprint with new health innovation hub in Shandong -Brain-controlled fingers and humanoid robots take center stage in Zhejiang -UN food agency: Middle East conflict may bring "even more severe" long-term hunger