Global Business

--Majority of Canadians support closer integration with EU --Significance of US Fed's first interest rate hike in years --Middle East conflict puts two key shipping chokepoints under pressure

--Fed returns to rate hikes as inflation pressures persist --23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning, showcasing new business opportunities under an upgraded free trade agreement --Trump signs memo to identify and remove Canadian goods from federal procurement system

--US Federal Reserve raises interest rates in first hike in years --US lawmakers vote on data centers and energy costs --Nike loses its spot in the S&P 100

--China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia --Hong Kong SAR unveils first Five-Year Plan for economic and social development --U.S. 10-year treasury yield hits 5.04%, highest level since 2007

-- Key takeaways from China’s economic growth in August -- Strained EU-US trade ties pave the way for closer cooperation between the bloc and China -- US lawmakers vote on data centers and energy costs

--China's industrial output up 5.2% in August --China's top-tier cities see home prices edge up in August --Ottawa seeks "unique alliance" with EU as trade war with Washington escalates

--BRICS Summit: key outcomes and takeaways --Anthropic, OpenAI call for slowdown in AI development --Toronto hosts Canada's first-ever investment summit as trade war with US heats up

--Chinese President Xi Jinping says Global South has become key force driving the world toward multipolarity --CIFTIS 2026 showcases China innovation, market opportunities --Canada seeks "unique alliance" with EU amid trade war with US

--Leaders of world's largest emerging economies meet in India for BRICS summit --US consumer prices rise 0.4% in August --All living former US presidents attend 9/11 remembrance ceremony

--Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13 --Fintech and cross border solutions lead global trade innovation --AI insiders call for brakes on rapid development

--Norway promotes marine nutrition products at 2026 CIFTIS in China --Houthis seize key Red Sea port of Mocha in Yemen --US tightens student visa rules amid decline in Chinese enrollment

--CIFTIS 2026 debuts outbound-services zone to boost Chinese enterprises' global expansion --Business confidence among American companies in China is rebounding --BRICS Summit to open in New Delhi to strengthen Global South voice, mark 20 years of cooperation

--China puts global trade in services in the spotlight --Trump says oil prices will stay low through midterm elections --Ternus unveils foldable iPhone at first event as Apple CEO

--Annual CIFTIS 2026 opens in Beijing with over 1,800 enterprises exhibiting --China's CPI and PPI rebound in August, driven by energy costs --U.S. announces new import bans on Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles, and dairy items

--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"

--US Secretary of State says progress made in talks to reopen Hormuz --SpaceX Q2 revenue surged 92% to 7.8 billion US dollars --US lawmakers take aim at AI surveillance pricing

--Animated film based on Chinese mythology sparks tourism boom in Shanxi --Cultural experiences and tax refunds drive inbound tourism surge in China --25 states challenge Trump Administration's Section 301 tariffs

--Trump says US-Iran talks ongoing, yet Tehran denies --Cyberattacks on water systems spread to 7 US states --Germany's Rhine water levels hit record lows, disrupting inland shipping

--Hong Kong launches 5-year Chinese yuan government bond futures --Tokyo confirms coordinated yen-buying intervention with U.S. --EU AI Act transparency obligations come into force

--Possibility of more oil price hikes due to supply disruptions --Spain's PM Sanchez travels to Ceuta to respond to migrant crisis --"The Odyssey": IMAX showings extended till mid-September

--CPC leadership holds symposium to seek advice on economic work --China's manufacturing PMI comes in at 49.2 in July --U.S. Q2 GDP grows 1.5%, slower than predicted

--US Q2 GDP grows 1.5%, slower than expected --Record-low river levels, dry soil and wildfires hit Wales --Toyota shifts production from Mexico to US state of Texas

--20th CPC Central Committee to hold Fifth Plenary Session in October --China slams U.S. import ban on Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters --U.S central bank leaves interest rates unchanged, but three policymakers dissent in favor of a hike

--US Federal Reserve votes to keep interest rates unchanged --Over 160 arrested for alleged wildfire related arson in France --Meta misses on Q2 earnings, stock falls

--453,000 patents authorized nationwide in H1 in China --SK Hynix shares slump despite 557% earnings growth --Italy's winegrowers start harvest early as heat accelerates grape ripening

--China and Slovakia agree to deepen ties across key sectors --China's Moonshot AI releases record-setting open model --French officials: Intense heatwave will peak on Wednesday

--AI, robotics and innovative drugs emerge as key economic growth drivers --AI hiring surge reshapes China's employment landscape --Theme park boom fuels China's tourism powerhouse push

--US, Iran pause strikes for third night amid talks --Beijing slams US "forced labor" tariff --Spain says wildfires have burned 153,000 hectares so far this year

--China's industrial profits surge 18.7% in H1 --China's top DRAM maker ranks fourth globally in market share --Oil prices fall as U.S. and Iran pausing reciprocal attacks

--US tariffs face pushback from trade partners --Volkswagen profits sink as China deliveries plunge --China marks 70 years of domestic auto production

--China reports steady growth in rural consumption and agricultural investment in H1 --Trump imposes new tariffs on 60 trade partners as temporary 10% US tariffs expire --Tax refunds get a digital makeover at Beijing airports

--US strikes Iran for 13th straight night --US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners --China's porcelain heritage seeks world status at UNESCO's annual meeting

--China unveils five-year plan for renewable energy --Low-altitude economy is to gradually become everyday life --Brazil launches $3.7 billion credit line to counter US tariffs

--USMCA in doubt amid separate US talks with Mexico, Canada --Oil prices surge as US-Iran conflict escalates --Houthis enforce Red Sea blockade, up to 7 ships reverse course

--Chinese FM Wang Yi attends China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila --China to boost institutional innovation and tech empowerment to facilitate cross-border trade --IEA warns of rising supply risks amid renewed Middle East tensions

--US Defense Secretary says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, and more needed --Trump slaps 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian imports --Shanghai-Dublin direct flight begins service

--Citi turns bullish on China equities on improving growth outlook --El Nino to push global food prices up 15.8% --U.S. imposes new 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods from August 19th

--China helps bridge digital divide between AI powerhouses and Latin America --US launches 10th consecutive night of attacks on Iran --Spain's World Cup winning team returns home

--China's industrial output grows 5.4% in H1, with AI adoption surpassing 30% among manufacturers --Chinese AI goes global with a focus on innovation and trust --2026 World Cup ends with Spain emerging as champion

--President Xi calls for just global AI governance, support for Global South --UK's Andy Burnham elected Labour leader, vows economic renewal --Football legends look back on tournament ahead of World Cup final

--Chinese President Xi Jinping offers four observations on AI development and governance --China's forex market remains resilient amid external shocks --World Gold Council CEO: Rising global debt is the ultimate driver for gold

--29 countries sign agreement on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization --Washington, Tehran escalate attacks and hint at diplomacy --Andy Burnham inherits fragile UK economic recovery

--"AI Partnership" theme highlights global cooperation for a shared future --US Fed flags spending dip on non-essentials as fuel costs bite --IMF official warns prolonged energy disruption would hit global growth

--China's GDP grows 4.7% in H1 --US carries out second wave of strikes against Iran --New ETFs explicitly avoid companies tied to Elon Musk

--China's GDP expands 4.7% in H1, driven by new growth engines --China's retail sales of goods and services grow 2.7% in first half of 2026 --China's H1 foreign trade shows accelerated growth with improved structure

--China's foreign trade grows 16.9% in H1 --US inflation eases in June due to lower energy prices --UK battles 19 wildfires across England, Wales

--China's foreign trade expands 16.9% in H1 --China unveils five-year action plan to boost domestic consumption, particularly in services --Escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran over full control on the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices to the highest level in a month

--US strikes Iran for third day in a row --Energy markets scramble to withstand geopolitical tensions --US bipartisan housing affordability bill becomes law without Trump's signature

--Electronics, travel and restaurants drive up brick-and-mortar retail in H1 in China --South Korea's AI-fueled stock market rally enters period of heightened volatility --Oil prices surged while Asian stocks fell after renewed tensions between U.S. and Iran rattled global markets once more

--China and Namibia pledge to deepen cooperation --Traffic slows through Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions --US data center boom faces local pushback