Mauritius to Host 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius have announced that the Republic of Mauritius will host the...
Pop Mart Bets on Disney-Inspired Playbook to Turn Labubu Into Lasting Global Brand
Pop Mart, the Chinese art toy giant behind the viral monster figurine Labubu, is drawing inspiration from Disney to transform its blockbuster hit into...
Asian Markets Rise, Gold Hits Record as U.S. Shutdown Looms; Oil Slips
Asian stocks edged higher on Tuesday and gold extended its record ascent as investors braced for a possible U.S. government shutdown that could delay...
Visa Embraces Stablecoins to Shake Up Cross-Border Payments
Visa is piloting a new system that lets businesses fund international payments with stablecoins instead of pre-depositing cash in local accounts, signaling a major...
Markets Rally as Shutdown Looms: Gold Surges, Dollar Eases, and Investors Brace for Turbulence
Global markets opened the week on a cautiously positive note, with equities climbing and the U.S. dollar dipping, even as the spectre of a...
South Korea: Paying Trump’s $350 Billion Tariff Bill “Impossible”
South Korea cannot pay $350 billion in upfront investment in the United States as requested by President Donald Trump.
Instead, Seoul is looking for different...
Trump Slaps 100% Tariff on Drugs in New Trade offensive
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs targeting imported pharmaceuticals, trucks, and furniture, including a 100% duty on branded drugs and 25%...
Trump Declares TikTok Sale Ready, Values It at $14 Billion
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring his plan to sell TikTok's U.S. operations to American and global investors will address national...
Massive EU ‘Reparations Loan’ for Ukraine on Table—Up to €130 Billion
The European Union is considering a "reparations loan" for Ukraine that could reach up to 130 billion euros. This amount will be finalized after...
Canada and China Hold ‘Constructive’ Talks to End Tariff War
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described trade talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang as "constructive" and expects dialogue to deepen, as both countries...