Modernization of the machine shop at United Shipbuilding Corporation’s Admiralty Shipyard will begin in 2027, CEO Andrey Puchkov said. The wider development plan includes production and power facilities, the deep-water embankment and crane facilities, with special attention to working conditions.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 12:16
Dubai International Airport says passenger numbers fell sharply in the second quarter as the Iran war disrupted air travel and led many travelers to avoid the Middle East.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 06:00
Russian Presidential Adviser Anton Kobyakov said the Northern Sea Route presents unprecedented opportunities as logistics chains are disrupted and traditional routes are affected by military and political tensions. He said it protects temperature-sensitive cargo, reduces refrigeration and insurance costs, and removes intermediate customs checkpoints.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 04:17
Russia added 102.4 million carats to its diamond reserves in the first half of the year, along with 12.1 metric tons of platinum group metals and 176.6 metric tons of gold, Rosnedra chief Oleg Kazanov said. He attributed the gains mainly to further geological exploration and reassessment of existing deposits, rather than only to new discoveries.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 04:05
When Tim Wannenmacher entered his first ultra-marathon across the Gobi Desert in 2008, he had never run more than 10km. He set a clear course and completed it, then returned to the event circuit and regularly joined Hong Kong’s 100km Oxfam Trailwalker. Wannenmacher works for UBS, which reportedly manages US$7.3 trillion in assets.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-27 03:00
Private equity firm KKR will pay a record $250mn to settle a US Department of Justice lawsuit. The firm strongly disputes US claims over its buyout filings and says it acted in good faith.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 02:06
Forbes has ranked Wildberries founder and RWB CEO Tatyana Kim as Russia’s richest woman for the fifth time, estimating her fortune at $5 billion. The combined wealth of women on the list fell by $6.8 billion over the past year, while the number of female billionaires more than halved.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 01:25
The piece highlights the perspectives of women leaders and experts who are shaping global finance.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-26 21:30
HP Inc. shares declined as investors looked past a widely anticipated improvement in the company’s profit forecast and focused instead on concerns about future demand for computers and printers.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 20:28
The 30th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will take place on June 16-19, 2027, the Roscongress Foundation said. Anton Kobyakov, executive secretary of the forum’s organizing committee, described SPIEF as a force uniting the global community through trust and a commitment to development.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 14:09
More than five months before the Year-of-the-Goat Spring Festival, production and sales of festive goods are already active at Yiwu International Trade City. Bulk buyers from the United States, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia are placing orders worth over 500,000 yuan each, while merchants add multilingual couplets and New Year paintings for overseas customers.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-26 03:25
The Productivity Commission says Western Australian Premier Roger Cook crossed a line by calling its members “east coast clowns” and describing its review of the state’s GST deal as deceitful. Commissioner Angela Jackson said criticism was welcome but attacks on the body’s integrity were unacceptable. The commission will continue consultations before issuing a final report by year’s end.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 01:22
Washington has launched an economic offensive against Iran and Canada, two countries that would not normally be grouped together, and the move is drawing retaliation.
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CNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-26 01:02
After successfully remaking the Whopper, Burger King is turning its attention from beef patties to poultry products.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 19:00
The UK’s National Wealth Fund is investing £71 million in a Devon project to produce tungsten, a metal used by the aerospace and defence industries.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-25 09:35
The item invokes the warning that governments defending prices against fundamentals always lose, framing it as a criticism of Bessent.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 09:17
Nigerian sales representative Onyekwelu Patrick Chinazam, known in China as Zheng Zewei, is using short videos to promote Zhejiang Jiying Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Equipment and attract overseas customers. His TikTok account has more than 20,000 followers, while one post drew over 1.2 million views. He mainly serves Southeast Asian markets, selling up to 16 machines a month to Malaysia.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 08:08
Russian online marketplace Ozon says it will support sellers affected by Ukrainian drone attacks on its warehouses. Sellers with Ingosstrakh policies covering such damage can seek compensation for destroyed goods, while Ozon will waive storage fees at damaged facilities and move or redirect shipments free of charge. Ukraine has targeted Ozon logistics centers in several Russian regions since August 22.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 08:06
Bessent’s proposed “D-Day” measures are viewed as more about signaling than taking concrete action.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 07:00
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is threatening a campaign against Iran that he labels an “economic D-Day”; the pressure could leave America confronting China, its main trading partner.
Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh says the government anticipated tougher US sanctions, prepared measures to counter them and is ready for new restrictions. He says a two-year economic plan addresses the relevant challenges, while acknowledging that the war has affected industry, particularly metallurgical plants.
The US says it will target every source of Iran’s revenue, including oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the campaign as an “unprecedented” economic war and warned countries that keep trading with Tehran of severe consequences.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he called an “unprecedented” campaign to cut Iran off from the global economy. The Trump administration is seeking to choke the country’s economy and bring an end to the nearly six-month-old war.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a US economic pressure campaign aimed at cutting off Iran’s revenue sources, including oil, and isolating Tehran. The new sanctions will target digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, while countries and companies trading with Iran could face secondary penalties.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he will unveil severe economic and financial measures against Iran. Tehran has faced near-continuous sanctions since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and vows to retaliate.
ESPN will raise subscription prices on September 17th. The ad-supported Select plan will increase from $12.99 to $13.99 per month, while Unlimited will rise from $29.99 to $31.99. Annual plans and some Disney Plus bundles will also cost more, though Disney Plus bundles with ESPN Unlimited are unaffected.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:06
The 32nd APEC SME Ministerial Meeting will take place in Guangzhou on September 4 under the theme “innovation-driven development for win-win cooperation.” Discussions will cover technological innovation, digital empowerment and inclusive development, with a joint ministerial statement and other outcomes expected.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 13:51
German investor Klaus-Michael Kuehne, controlling shareholder of Swiss logistics group Kuehne + Nagel, has died at the age of 89, the company said.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 11:45
Spending linked to old age and illness made up about 70% of Germany’s total social expenditure last year, pushing the country’s social budget to a new record, an Ifo Institute analysis said Monday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 09:50
Online retailer Shein is seeking a $27bn valuation through a Hong Kong initial public offering. Its market capitalisation is now nearly three-quarters below its peak after unsuccessful attempts to list in New York and London.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 08:06
Shein says it will begin trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September, with an offering that could value the fast-fashion retailer at nearly $27bn. It plans to sell 280m shares and raise up to HK$13.86bn for technology and international expansion. The valuation is about 70% below its private-market peak, amid scrutiny over environmental costs, supplier labour conditions and regulatory fines in France.
Fast-fashion giant Shein plans to list in Hong Kong on September 1, offering nearly 280 million shares and raising up to HK$13.86 billion. At the top of its price range, the company would be valued at almost $27 billion, far below its $100 billion private-funding valuation in 2022. Shein reported a $99 million loss in the first quarter.
Fast-fashion giant Shein plans to raise up to HK$13.86bn by offering nearly 280 million shares when trading begins in Hong Kong on 1 September. The implied valuation of almost $27bn is far below its $100bn private-market valuation in 2022. Previous US and London listing attempts failed amid regulatory scrutiny.
Fast-fashion retailer Shein Global Holdings plans to raise as much as HK$13.85 billion (US$1.76 billion) through a Hong Kong initial public offering. It will offer 279 million shares at HK$47.60 to HK$49.50 each, with investor orders opening Monday and trading expected to begin on September 1.
U.S. authorities are reviewing Shein Global Holdings Ltd.’s proposed purchase of American clothing retailer Everlane after the company sought approval, according to people familiar with the matter. The review adds to the growing regulatory hurdles facing the China-founded fast-fashion giant in one of its most important markets.
Hong Kong is pursuing an ambitious development agenda centered on the Northern Metropolis and aligned with national development strategies. Delivering those ambitions will require the construction industry to tackle long-standing challenges in productivity, cost-effectiveness and quality.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 02:23
Murmansk Region Governor Andrey Chibis says the Northern Sea Route’s transport capacity will reach 45 million tons by the end of 2026, taking into account newly built railways and the operating Lavna port. Logistics development for the Murmansk transport hub will be included in a broader Arctic and Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor project.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 02:07
A small Ohio convenience shop’s beaver emblem is at the center of a dispute that has put Buc-ee’s under fire. The gas-station chain is facing criticism over a trademark case, one of the infringement suits it frequently pursues.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 09:33
Alibaba of China announced on Sunday a proposed placement of new shares in Hong Kong valued at $10 billion.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 05:00
A YouGov survey of 4,600 British adults found that just over one in five would gamble on a 50% chance of winning £1 million, while 82% of women and 63% of men preferred taking £50,000 for certain. BBC economics editor Faisal Islam says probability alone cannot explain the choice: diminishing marginal utility, prospect theory and loss aversion also shape how people weigh risk and reward.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 00:12
Canadian union Unifor said Saturday that it had reached tentative agreements with General Motors on behalf of 4,600 members in Ontario.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-22 20:30
ShopMy, a favored affiliate marketing platform in fashion, allows shoppers to make money from their friends, potentially bringing more affiliate links into group chats.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-22 12:00
Coles took its website and app offline repeatedly after a viral Reddit post exposed mistakenly reduced prices on some 24-packs of beer and ready-to-drink alcohol, including discounts of nearly 80%. The supermarket said a technical error caused the pricing, which has been corrected, and customers who paid will be refunded.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-22 05:55
Cafes and bakeries are recasting service work as a form of career development, signaling intensifying competition for entry-level jobs in Britain.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 16:47
Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom says it has reached natural uranium supply agreements with Russia’s Uranium One Group, part of Rosatom’s management structure, and China’s State Nuclear Uranium Resource Development Company. Russian deliveries will go to the Siberian Chemical Combine, while Chinese shipments will arrive at Alashankou railway station. Prices, volumes and schedules remain confidential, and both deals have been submitted for shareholder approval.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 16:24
Russia plans to announce the dates of the Russia-Arab summit once all conditions are in place and hopes to hold a high-profile economic event alongside it, presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov said. Discussions are also underway on implementing projects agreed at the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and Russian Energy Week.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 08:38
Hyundai Motor’s South Korean union launched its first full strike in ten years on Friday after wage negotiations stalled. It is seeking a higher retirement age and job protections from the effects of artificial intelligence and automation.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 04:30
Banknotes in circulation across the EU are increasing despite widespread smartphone payments. ECB chief economist Philip Lane said their total value rose from about €1bn in 2016 to €1.6bn in June 2026, as concerns over war, cyber-attacks, wildfires and other emergencies encourage households to keep cash available.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 04:00
A U.S. appeals court overturned a September 2025 Trump administration order that sought to make Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico dissolve their joint venture, allowing the partnership to remain in place.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 21:15
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the increased Treasury buybacks announced this week could exceed $4 billion for each issue.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 15:19
The U.S. Department of Energy will award $500 million to seven companies developing domestic lithium, cobalt and other mineral and battery projects, according to a document seen by Reuters. The grants are the latest investments intended to strengthen U.S. mining and processing.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 14:15
Ghana’s mineworkers’ union petitioned the central bank on Thursday for more than 380 million cedis ($34.55 million) it says is owed to members. The savings have been frozen since a cleanup of the financial sector.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 13:01
Shenyang in northeast China’s Liaoning Province has launched the Shenyang-Baku and Shenyang-Mongolia-Russia TIR routes simultaneously for the first time. The Baku route is expected to take 13 or 14 days, while auto parts will travel through Mongolia to Russia. The center has opened routes to six countries.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 07:48
China’s international air-cargo market continued to expand in July 2026 while domestic volumes edged down, with cross-border e-commerce remaining the main support. More than 41 weekly round-trip flights are expected to be added nationwide, carrying e-commerce shipments, clothing, fresh seafood, electronic components and other high-value goods.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 05:49
International markets remained a key growth engine for China’s air cargo sector in July, with strong cross-border e-commerce and AI hardware demand. Five listed airport operators handled 860,100 metric tons of cargo, of which international routes accounted for 576,000 metric tons, or 66.97 percent.
A freight train carrying more than 200 metric tons of fresh plums has departed Aksu for Jiaxing, launching southern Xinjiang’s first cold-chain express service for fresh fruit. Refrigerated containers provide real-time monitoring and create a direct route to the Yangtze River Delta market.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 05:33
China and Tanzania plan to deepen financial cooperation and expand the renminbi’s role in cross-border trade and investment. A Bank of China RMB internationalization roadshow in Tanzania brought together more than 140 representatives from financial institutions, businesses and the Chinese and Tanzanian authorities.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 01:03
More than 200 workers at Urenco’s Capenhurst uranium-enrichment site in Cheshire have voted to strike over pay, Unite said. The employees rejected a proposed 4.1% raise despite the company’s record €27.3 billion in orders; the strike date has not been set.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 23:41
Russia may raise its quota for workers from Myanmar after signing agreements on readmission and organized recruitment, Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said. The quota is currently above 200 and has been increasing annually; he said Myanmar has skilled workers needed for some projects.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 16:48
Peacock is increasing prices across its streaming plans. The ad-supported Select tier rises from $7.99 to $8.99 a month, Premium with ads reaches $12.99, and ad-free Premium Plus climbs to $19.99. New and returning subscribers face the changes on August 18, while existing customers see them on their next billing date on or after September 17.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 14:11
U.S. restrictions on Chinese companies over alleged forced labor are facing growing scrutiny. Customs officials removed Hoshine Silicon (Jia Xing) from a Xinjiang-related Withhold Release Order after the company submitted extensive supply-chain evidence and challenged the measure in the U.S. Court of International Trade, which led to the restriction being lifted for Hoshine.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 06:52
Fast-growing nicotine pouches have become one of Big Tobacco’s key bets on a future beyond cigarettes, offering rapid growth and attractive margins while facing lighter regulation, for now, than many competing smoking alternatives.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 05:25
Cargill employees voted to end a labor dispute that had stopped cattle slaughtering at the company’s beef plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado, since April. The dispute left about 1,700 workers without pay, Cargill and the union said Monday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 22:15
Diageo has agreed to change the formulas of some of its most popular whisky and rum drinks in India, two government sources said. The move follows a food safety regulator’s ban in some states over flavourings that breached regulations.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 19:45
A new survey suggests that more than half of Generation Z respondents have redirected money to sports gambling, while a quarter regard it as part of a long-term investment. The findings challenge whether they are investing at all.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 12:30
Virgin Trains has secured track access approval to operate up to 20 daily return services from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam through the Channel tunnel from 2030. It still needs access to other rail networks and safety approvals before launching the services.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 09:15
Maoming, Guangdong, known as China’s “hometown of longans,” has finished its harvest season with output up about 15%. Sales began with large volumes and stable prices before prices rebounded later, while 31.4 metric tons were exported under customs supervision, supporting higher grower incomes.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 05:06
The White House reportedly used Iraqi Kurdistan leader Nechirvan Barzani as an intermediary with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Washington wanted him to arrange closed-door bilateral talks in Erbil, but Tehran raised security concerns linked to Israeli intelligence and the meeting never took place.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-16 14:50
Millions of Iranians are struggling to survive as the months-long war with the United States and its naval blockade of Iranian ports drive up prices and reduce job opportunities. Food inflation has exceeded 128 percent, youth unemployment reached 23.4 percent, and many workers face low pay, long hours and no insurance.
Trump pledged Friday to impose severe economic pain on Iran. A day earlier, Treasury chief Scott Bessent had stated that Washington would introduce previously unseen measures against Tehran, starting as soon as next week.
Quebec is open to changing dairy quotas that have angered Donald Trump. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board also posted its best quarter since 2015.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 21:00
Many workers cannot afford to set money aside in a 401(k). The man who popularized the retirement accounts says he has a better idea.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 13:00
Extreme heat and unreliable water supplies are putting asset valuations at risk across a growing range of sectors, Moody’s says, with effects including reduced labor productivity and higher energy costs.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 08:30
As young people seek financial security, some are abandoning the corporate ladder to launch businesses of their own and build several income streams.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-14 17:01
As summer ends and children prepare to return to school, pressure to wear footwear that stands out or fits in is colliding with rising prices, squeezing families.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 17:00
About half a million Australian homes—roughly 4% of the total—have installed residential batteries through a government program that is transforming one of the world’s most volatile power markets.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 06:30
India is prepared to cooperate with Russia on developing the Northern Sea Route and expanding collaboration in shipbuilding and ship repair, according to Venkatesapathy Sivaperumal, a joint secretary at India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. He said engines and hulls for modern merchant vessels could be built in India.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 14:46
A French government minister said this summer’s heat waves could cost the country as much as €15 billion ($17.3 billion), according to Les Echos.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 10:30
Singapore, which imports more than 90% of its food, is considering a proposal to raise about $500 million for a fund aimed at strengthening climate resilience across Southeast Asia’s supply chains.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 10:00
China will keep anti-dumping duties on imports of single-mode optical fiber from India for another five years from August 14, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce said. The decision followed a review launched in August 2025 at the request of China’s domestic industry.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 08:25
China will extend anti-dumping duties on single-mode optical fibre imported from India for another five years starting Friday, the commerce ministry said Thursday.
Advertising activity on Wildberries has declined noticeably after Ukrainian drone attacks targeted the marketplace’s warehouses, Kommersant reports. The Russian business daily cited sources at major advertising agencies for the assessment. The report links the pullback in advertising to the strikes, without specifying which advertisers reduced spending or by how much.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 08:22
Guangdong’s electricity demand reached a new record during a prolonged heatwave. The provincial power load climbed to 175.7 million kilowatts at 1:47 p.m. on Tuesday. Guangdong Power Grid, part of China Southern Power Grid, said this marked the fourth time the provincial grid has set a new high this year.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 06:17
Heathrow has renewed its call for expansion after being overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport. The west London airport said the argument for expanding its facilities had never been clearer. It handled 7.86 million passengers across its four terminals in July. Istanbul recorded 8.15 million passengers during the same period, according to figures released on Tuesday.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 08:02
A new international service linking Yinchuan, Guangzhou and Singapore began operations on Monday. The route creates a new air corridor between northwest China and Southeast Asia, expanding direct aviation links among the three locations.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 05:20
Australian shipbuilder Austal says Hanwha Group has offered as much as $1.20 billion to acquire its US operations. The South Korean conglomerate is seeking to broaden its presence in the American defence market. The proposal centres on Austal’s activities in the United States and represents a potential expansion for Hanwha there.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 03:20
Gautam Adani secured the dismissal of securities fraud charges in the United States. The decision brings to an end a blockbuster case that had threatened the expansion of the Indian billionaire’s vast conglomerate. The legal outcome removes the immediate challenge posed by the prosecution to the group’s growth plans. The case had drawn attention because of its potential consequences for Adani’s business empire.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 20:30
Bloomberg is promoting the latest edition of its Money newsletter. The newsletter offers insights, ideas and tools aimed at helping readers do more with their money. Readers are invited to access the edition through the provided link and subscribe for future issues.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-10 16:30
A court in Omsk has appointed an interim manager for Russia’s only producer of glass noodles. The company will remain under Vladislav Andreev’s supervision for four months.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 12:57
China has made a preliminary finding that pecan imports originating in the United States and Mexico are being dumped. The Ministry of Commerce said the products, also identified as Carya illinoensis, will face interim anti-dumping measures. The move follows the ministry’s determination announced on Monday. It applies to imports from both named countries. China described the action as an interim response while the dumping finding remains preliminary.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-10 11:13
China’s Ministry of Commerce has preliminarily found that pecan imports from the United States and Mexico were dumped and materially harmed China’s domestic industry. It will impose interim anti-dumping measures through security deposits from August 11, 2026. Margins range from 17.8% to 51.6% for Mexican firms and stand at 54.3% for US firms.
China has ordered steep anti-dumping deposits on pecan imports from the United States and Mexico. The measure adds another point of friction to trade relations between Washington and Beijing. It comes only weeks before an expected summit involving President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The action could therefore weigh on the atmosphere surrounding the anticipated meeting.
The international passenger route between Kashgar in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Khujand, Tajikistan, is operating more frequently from Saturday. Kashi-Laining International Airport said the increase in service began that day. The change expands scheduled air links between the two cities. It concerns passenger flights on the cross-border route.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-10 09:01
The war has deepened Iran’s economic crisis and put growing pressure on household finances. Businesses are also suffering as families struggle to manage tighter budgets. The situation is fueling fears that millions of middle-income households could be moving closer to poverty. The report focuses on the war’s impact on Iran’s middle class.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-10 04:46
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.