Global Business

--China's consumer prices rose at slower pace in June, factory-gate inflation accelerated --Technology blends creativity with human warmth at the 25th China Internet Conference --IMF trims 2026 global growth projection to 3%, raises China forecast slightly to 4.6%

--US launches strikes on Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz --IMF cuts global growth forecast for 2026 to 3% --Severe flooding hits 375,000 in south China's Guangxi

--China unveils Five-Year Plan to boost tourism sector --Interactive tech exhibition at 2026 China Internet Conference showcases innovative achievements --US holds hearings on levies for imported goods made with forced labor

--US holds hearings on levies on imported goods made with "forced labor" --California drivers accuse major gas station chains of using AI to inflate fuel prices --Toy Insider's Sweet Suite Toy Expo gets underway in New York

--China and Norway pledge deeper cooperation in trade and green transition --China launches 6G pilot program to test next-gen applications across key industries --Japanese yen near lowest level against British pound since 2007

--US attempts to restrict access to advanced AI models raise global concerns --Gold prices retreat from two-week high as investors assess Fed interest rates --Cape Verde's Blue Sharks return home as national heroes

--China implements new A-share trading rules to curb speculation and boost liquidity --Formula E back in Shanghai and transforms race-day experience into real-world EV technology --Wildfires and heatwaves sweep through Europe, exposing cooling gaps in homes, cities and supply chains

--China seeks stronger ties with Nordic countries --Extreme heat weighs on US Independence Day celebrations --Protein boom fuels legal battle between yogurt makers

--China's services sector maintains robust growth in June with PMI at 54.1 --Record-breaking temperatures spread to eastern US, impacting 163 million Americans --US accuses Iran of ignoring MoU terms after attacks on cargo ships

--US nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000 in June, less than half of economists' forecast --Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after 8 days --Beijing, Brussels set for second trade forum meeting in autumn

--China's services trade up 6% in Jan–May, driven by knowledge-intensive exports --Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 opens in Beijing --Trade initiative launched to increase access for British businesses to the Chinese market

--China celebrates 105th founding anniversary of CPC --Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 2 thousand with tens of thousands still missing --US declines to extend key trade deal with Canada, Mexico

--Xi confers July 1 Medal to outstanding CPC members --China manufacturing sector sustains recovery momentum in June --US and Iranian negotiators in Qatar for indirect talks through mediators

--China holds gathering to mark 105th founding anniversary of CPC --US and Iranian negotiators in Qatar for indirect talks --European demand for cooling products from China soars amid heat wave

--China's manufacturing and services both return to expansion in June, led by high-tech industries --China and the EU launch bilateral trade and investment consultation mechanism with first meeting in Brussels --Record-breaking heat waves across Europe drive a surge in demand for air conditioners

--Rescue efforts continue as Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 1,700 --UNDP estimates Venezuela earthquakes cause $6.7B in direct physical damage --US Supreme Court allows Trump to end temporary protections for immigrants

--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, driven by services-related sectors --Marking the CPC's 105th anniversary, we explore China's progress toward equitable global governance

--China sends rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela --Strait of Hormuz shipping faces renewed threats --Chinese coffee brands make a buzz in Brussels

-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 panda bonds, raising a record 5 billion yuan -Europe braces for another day of record heat as businesses innovate to cope with extreme temperatures

--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 Strait of Hormuz, oil prices jump

-Summer Davos wraps up in Dalian with a roundup of global leaders' ideas on innovation -Artificial intelligence takes center stage at the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo -As a record heat wave grips Europe, Germany promotes more sustainable housing

--Chinese Premier Li Qiang vows innovation-driven development at Summer Davos 2026 --Trump pushes Senate Republicans to pass voting bill --OpenAI unveils first in-house AI chip, Jalapeño

--Chinese Premier Li Qiang tells Summer Davos innovation-driven cooperation is vital for global growth --Business leaders at China International Supply Chain Expo seek clean energy partnerships --Nasdaq closes 2.2% lower as global sell-off hits tech giants and chip stocks

--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

--Israel and Lebanon agree to framework to end hostilities --China and Brazil strengthen partnership in public health --"Russian Davos" underway in St. Petersburg

-China leads in solar-plus-storage model development -Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attends St. Petersburg International Economic Forum -EU unveils long-awaited technology sovereignty plan to cut external reliance