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DFA disputes basis of US tariff hike

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday maintained that Philippine exports to the United States are not produced using forced labor, following Washington’s decision to raise tariffs on Philippine goods. “The Philippines has…

Beyond tariffs, Trump’s pragmatic playbook champions US solutions for ASEAN needs

Straits Times

Beyond tariffs, Trump’s pragmatic playbook champions US solutions for ASEAN needs

US priorities are being realigned around national security interests, highlighting geo-economic realities.

Straits Times

Brava Board Backs Ecopetrol’s US$534M Takeover Bid

Brava Board Backs Ecopetrol’s US$534M Takeover Bid

Brava Energia's board recommended shareholders accept Ecopetrol's tender offer on July 24, 2026, with the auction set for August 5. The post Brava Board Backs Ecopetrol’s US$534M Takeover Bid appeared first on The Rio Times .

Celsia Builds 260 MW of Solar Across Colombia

Celsia Builds 260 MW of Solar Across Colombia

Celsia is building 17 solar farms totaling 260 MW in Colombia, backed by over COP 1 trillion in investment, as it targets 1,000 MW of renewables by 2027. The post Celsia Builds 260 MW of Solar Across Colombia appeared first on The Rio…

Namibia Air Eyes 7 Embraer Jets in US$33M Fleet Renewal

Namibia Air Eyes 7 Embraer Jets in US$33M Fleet Renewal

Namibia Air reportedly plans to acquire four ERJ 145s and three E170/E175 jets for about US$33 million, though the deal status remains uncertain. The post Namibia Air Eyes 7 Embraer Jets in US$33M Fleet Renewal appeared first on The Rio…

China Beef Surcharge Looms as Brazil Nears Quota Limit

China Beef Surcharge Looms as Brazil Nears Quota Limit

Iguatemi Beef and JBS are slowing slaughter in Mato Grosso do Sul as Brazil nears its 2026 beef export quota to China, risking a 67% surcharge. The post China Beef Surcharge Looms as Brazil Nears Quota Limit appeared first on The Rio Times…

BB Renegotiates US$1.9bn in Debt Under Desenrola 2.0

BB Renegotiates US$1.9bn in Debt Under Desenrola 2.0

Banco do Brasil has renegotiated R$10.4 billion (US$1.86 billion) in overdue debt under Brazil's Novo Desenrola (Desenrola 2.0) program since May 2026. The post BB Renegotiates US$1.9bn in Debt Under Desenrola 2.0 appeared first on The Rio…

Petrobras Explores Floating Nuclear SMRs for Offshore Rigs

Petrobras Explores Floating Nuclear SMRs for Offshore Rigs

Brazil's Petrobras is studying small modular nuclear reactors to power offshore oil platforms and cut emissions; no building plans have been announced yet. The post Petrobras Explores Floating Nuclear SMRs for Offshore Rigs appeared first…

Petrobras Bets US$11bn on Sergipe to Build a Northeast Gas Hub

Petrobras Bets US$11bn on Sergipe to Build a Northeast Gas Hub

Petrobras is investing R$60bn in its Sergipe SEAP project to build a Northeast gas hub, lifting the region's share of Brazil's gas supply to 31% by 2035. The post Petrobras Bets US$11bn on Sergipe to Build a Northeast Gas Hub appeared…

Here are 4 forces that drove a tough week for stocks

CNBC

Here are 4 forces that drove a tough week for stocks

Investors navigated everything from escalating tensions in the Middle East to key tech earnings reports to healthcare developments.

CNBC

Mandarin and orange supply down in SA amid extreme weather

ABC News

Mandarin and orange supply down in SA amid extreme weather

Shoppers may see fewer oranges and mandarins from South Australia's Riverland on their shelves amid record-breaking heatwaves and wetter, colder winter days.

ABC News

Top Democrat says Trump administration is worsening chip shortage

Financial Times