Indonesia’s rupiah falls to record low against US dollar
Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.
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Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership
Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses.
Trump administration scraps $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation fund’
US Justice Department, however, plans to keep a settlement provision to bar audits of Trump’s past tax records.
US targets Brazil with new tariffs over trade practices
The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices.
Canada seeks USMCA renewal for 16 years, sector tariff discussions
Trade discussions between the two countries have been frozen since late last year.
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China opens its markets to African exports. Who benefits?
China’s tariff-free access for many African products has renewed hopes of industrial growth. But trade remains uneven.
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Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart
China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans
US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.
AI giant Anthropic files for US IPO as investors bet big on AI future
Anthropic, which operates AI chatbot Claude, did not disclose the size or the terms of the offering.
Nvidia unveils new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers
Nvidia’s new chip will power new Windows laptop and desktop computer models to make ‘AI personal computers’.
Ex-US Fed Chair Powell warns against politicisation amid Trump’s attacks
Jerome Powell says the US central bank is undergoing a ‘stress test’ like other institutions in the current era.
