Global Business

--US-Canada trade war puts businesses under pressure --China's imports and exports surge in August --Two Renoir paintings stolen in French museum break-in

--China's foreign trade grows 17.6% in first eight months of 2026 --CIFTIS 2026 features record global participation and new "Go Global" offerings --Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect

--Chinese FM meets Mexican counterpart in Beijing --Search continues in Xizang as Nepal mourns more than 1,300 deaths --Football returns to Gaza after three years of war

--Eight Chinese central financial enterprises unveil plans to bolster capital, support economy --Hang Seng Index adds 2 blue chips, raising constituents from 93 to 95 --900 Chinese companies exhibiting at IFA Berlin 2026

--US employment report shows August hiring beats expectations --US and Venezuela reach oil deal --Chinese film "Dear You" finds audience with US moviegoers

--China's new five-year plan targets SME innovation, digital and green growth --China's national integrated computing-power network rapidly takes shape --U.S.-Canada trade war strains Canadian businesses

--UN forecasters warn of "supersized" El Nino into next year --Trump speaks to Gulf leaders as Iran hits back at US --US imposes tariffs of up to 100% on foreign-made drones

--Chinese President Xi Jinping returns to Beijing after SCO Summit, and state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt --China's services activity rebounds in August on improved business confidence --Venezuelan lawmaker: U.S. investment of $109 billion will generate $209 billion in revenue for Caracas

--Trump claims he is no longer interested in Iran negotiations --ADP: 38K jobs added to the US economy in August --US Energy Secretary says Venezuela oil output to double in few years

--Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for state visit, welcomed by Egyptian President El-Sisi --Tech-centric bourse surging in market cap, listed firms, and trading volume --Global sell-off extends amid ongoing Middle East tensions

--US July hiring slightly below expectations --US and Iran exchange a new round of fire in Strait of Hormuz --Canadians rally behind petition to remove US ambassador

--Chinese President Xi Jinping attends 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO --China unveils consumer spending push to unlock trillion-yuan markets --RatingDog China Manufacturing PMI rises to 51.5 in August, beating forecast of 51

--China and Kyrgyzstan sign fresh friendship, cooperation treaty --G20 finance ministers meet in US, discussing global economy --US-Venezuela oil deal sparks concern among Venezuelan consumers

--Chinese President Xi Jinping attends welcome ceremony and holds talk with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov --China's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8 in August as non-manufacturing PMI holds steady at 49.0 --US automaker General Motor reaches tentative deal with Canadian unions

--Xi vows all-out effort to help Xizang flood victims --Jackson Hole Symposium: Fed's fight against inflation is not over --Microdramas put AI in front and behind the camera

--China-Kyrgyzstan trade hits $11.7 billion in first 7 months of 2026 --New foreign-invested firms grow 4.4% as high-tech FDI surges 32.7% in China --U.S. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh set to address annual central bankers' gathering

--Death toll from Nepal's flood rises to 469 --El Nino brings severe weather risk to Chile --Investors cheer strong Nvidia earnings report

--China's industrial profits rise 17.6% in first seven months --Upcoming SCO Summit marks 25 years as economic importance grows --No negotiation between U.S. – Canada underway with more retaliation possible

--Hundreds are missing after flood hits China-Nepal border --US GDP growth unchanged at 1.5% in second read for Q2 --Meta to pay $18B, settling claims it hooked kids on apps

--MIIT: China to build 500 zero-carbon factories by 2030 --Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend SCO Summit in Bishkek, pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt --Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods

--Canada unveils relief for businesses hit by US tariffs --Iran says it is "fully prepared" for widened US sanctions --Foodborne illness probes rise across US

--US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatens Iran with "economic D-day" to sever Tehran's financial support --Trump threatens 50% levies on all cars, trucks and automotive parts from Canada --2nd World Humanoid Robot Games underway in Beijing

--US unveils fresh sanctions against Iran --Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada --Lithium mining expansion revives Argentina's economy

--China's imports outpace exports for fifth straight month as market opens wider --STAR Market shines as interim results showcase hard-tech strength --More than 2,000 robots from 16 countries gather at World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

--US lawmakers face pressure as national debt tops $40T --Humanoid robots move from novelty to commercial use --Spain, Iceland and others cash in on eclipse

--China vows timely fiscal support, fiscal spending to target consumption and investment --China and Switzerland reach agreement on upgraded free trade deal --U.S. Treasury intervenes in bond market as US national debt surpasses $40 trillion

--Trump vows "economic D-Day" against Iran --China's central bank holds key rates steady for 15th month --US, Canada in talks ahead of 50% levy on Canadian goods

--China's central bank conducts mid-month overnight reverse repos for first time, highlighting policy precision --U.S. government debt tops record $40 trillion --2026 World Robot Conference is underway in Beijing, drawing buyers from around the world

--US pauses new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods --UAE suspends trade with Iran --Extreme weather puts Australia's sugar industry at risk

--China's robot maker Unitree shares soar 629% in Shanghai debut --Macao SAR government releases Third Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development --Trump suspends new tariffs on Canada for 3 days

--Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies --Opening statements begin in US teen addiction case against Meta --EU seeks to make Europe first "AI Continent"

--China moves to unlock county-level consumption --Japan GDP growth misses forecasts as Q2 consumption stalls --Global oil prices climb as U.S.-Iran MoU expires

--China's industrial output up 5.3% in first 7 months --60-day deadline for US-Iran peace deal expires --Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 68

--China's manufacturing giants embrace AI and robotics for future development --Belt and Road Initiative sees fruitful achievements 10 years after Xi Jinping stressed mutually beneficial cooperation --Japan's economic growth misses forecasts on weaker spending and investment in Q2

--US consumer sentiment slips as inflation worries persist --Chinese companies help with earthquake rescue efforts in Colombia --Tech tourism to China gains popularity among international travelers

--China's live performance market posts strong growth in H1 --Brazil opens reciprocity process against U.S. over tariffs --Higher visa fees add to pressures on Japan's inbound tourism

--US producer prices unchanged in July --Oil prices fall after analysts project decline in demand --Google unveils AI-enhanced Pixel 11 phones

--Wuhan's rivers and lakes guide urban renewal in former industrial hub --China emerges as growing destination for international patients --Panama Canal fees hit record highs as El Niño, US-Iran war squeeze capacity

--US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July --Trump says US has total control over Hormuz; Tehran disputes --Rescue teams race against time to find earthquake survivors in Colombia

--Tech travel boom gives global tourists a glimpse of China's innovation-driven future --US EIA: Some Middle East oil output will remain shut through the end of 2027 --WMO: World records its second-warmest July

--Colombia earthquake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors --US EIA expects to see Hormuz oil volatility through August --IBM and Together AI sign $240M deal to build large AI cluster

--Foreign visitors flock to China to escape Europe's summer heat --US students visit Beijing for sports and cultural exchange with Chinese peers --Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths as hopes fade for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz

--Trump signals US focus is on increasing economic pressure on Iran --Deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia --Global ocean temperatures hit record high for July: EU climate monitor

--China's CPI rises 0.5% in July, PPI up 3.5% --100-day countdown: Shenzhen gears up for APEC 2026 --2026 Esports World Cup tournament underway in Paris

--China exports jump nearly 24% in July from a year earlier --US July jobs decline by 23,000, far below expectations --2026 Esports World Cup kicks off in Paris with record-breaking prize pool

--China's foreign trade gains momentum as high-tech exports surge --Trump administration to impose 15% tariff on polysilicon --Report: Fusion energy funding hits record high on AI demand

--US and Iran both signal deal to reopen Hormuz maybe close --Bipartisan concerns grow over AI regulation in the US --Italy issues highest heat alert for all of its major cities

--China's major machinery firms post 6.4% output growth in H1 --Goldman Sachs raises China 2026 AI revenue forecast on improving model capability --Shenzhen border ports hit new passenger highs amid summer travel peak

--Trump administration refunds about 100 billion US dollars in scrapped tariffs --Iran, Oman agree on jointly managed Hormuz route --White House, top AI firms meet on AI security

-China Service Sector: RatingDog services PMI comes in at 50.4 in July -SpaceX revenue nearly doubles as AI bets drive spending surge -Donald Trump accused global energy firms of "making too much money"