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WITH free transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz blocked due to the US-Iran conflict, a new chokepoint has…

WITH free transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz blocked due to the US-Iran conflict, a new chokepoint has…

WITH free transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz blocked due to the US-Iran conflict, a new chokepoint has emerged in the region: Bab al-Mandeb on the Red Sea. If free flow of marine traffic is also blocked through this passage…

Wheat Extends July Rally as War Risks Stoke Fears Over Supply

Wheat Extends July Rally as War Risks Stoke Fears Over Supply

Wheat resumed its rally after a brief bout of profit-taking, as escalating geopolitical tensions and worsening weather in key producing regions continued to stoke supply concerns.

Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?

South China Morning Post

Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?

A potent cocktail of domestic and international political headwinds continues to weigh on the Philippines’ economic recovery, even as inflation eased in June. Economists point to turmoil in the Senate and a recent corruption scandal that…

South China Morning Post

RNZ

How concerned should we be about the new US tariffs?

Analysis - The US government is unlikely to budge on the new round of trade tariffs they have slapped on most imports from New Zealand, writes Corin Dann.

RNZ

US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners, including Pakistan, over forced labour concerns

US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners, including Pakistan, over forced labour concerns

The United States said on Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, India, China and the European Union, over forced labour concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by US President…

US to impose new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including Thailand, on Friday

Bangkok Post

US to impose new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including Thailand, on Friday

The United States on Friday will impose new tariffs of either 10% or 12.5% on goods from its top 60 trading partners, including China, Japan and Thailand, officials said, citing their alleged failure to adequately ban the import of goods…

Bangkok Post

U.S., other nations back open-source AI with 'strong security' at China summit

CNBC

U.S., other nations back open-source AI with 'strong security' at China summit

The APEC statement is the first to include open-source cooperation at a minister level, said Li Lecheng, China's industry and information technology minister.

CNBC

Top environmental fund sees Japan key to AI energy challenge

Japan Times

Top environmental fund sees Japan key to AI energy challenge

The BNP Paribas Green Tigers Fund has returned 34% year-to-date, fueled by bets on Japanese equities that sit at the core of its stock-selection strategy.

Japan Times

The Punch

Nigeria needs creative businesses, not artists – Loom Rooms CEO

Loom Rooms CEO, Shola Bamidele, argues Nigeria needs to build creative businesses and institutions to sustain its success, not just produce artists. Learn Read More…

The Punch

Malaysia Sells First Dollar Bonds in Five Years as Fuel Subsidy Bill Rises

Malaysia Sells First Dollar Bonds in Five Years as Fuel Subsidy Bill Rises

Malaysia raised $1.5 billion in its first dollar bond sale in five years, bolstering funding as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with a fuel subsidy bill that’s likely to more than double from an initial goal due to the Iran war.

India’s SEBI Mulls Letting Portfolio Managers Invest Clients’ Money Overseas

India’s SEBI Mulls Letting Portfolio Managers Invest Clients’ Money Overseas

SEBI proposes allowing investment in overseas securities and IPO-bound firms, among others.

Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket

France 24