Canada has offered concessions to the U.S. in trade talks, including removing tariffs, but insists on a comprehensive deal to protect key industries and ensure reciprocity.
A Trump-linked oil company plans drilling in Greenland, but required permits have not yet been obtained, officials say.
Brazilian meatpacker JBS agreed to form a joint venture with an Indonesian sovereign wealth fund affiliate to expand its local meat business.
Cirebon’s salt production has surged during an unusually dry season, with farmers benefiting from extended sunshine and reduced rainfall.
Indonesia’s economy grew 5.29% year over year in Q2 2026, beating forecasts as household spending and investment supported activity.
Japan’s yen strengthened sharply after weak U.S. jobs data pushed the dollar lower, reviving attention to currency-market intervention risks.
China’s exports remained strong in July, supported by technology demand, while imports also increased as global trade activity stayed resilient.
China’s exports rose 23.9% year over year in July, helped by AI-related demand, while imports increased 27.5%.
South Korea's July exports jumped 62.8%, led by semiconductor shipments that surged 179% amid strong global AI infrastructure demand.
South Korea's inflation eased to 2.8% in July, although core inflation accelerated to 2.6%, keeping pressure on the central bank.
Japan is expanding robotics and automation as companies respond to labor shortages and demographic changes across manufacturing and service industries.
Indonesia’s digital payment ecosystem continues expanding as QR-based transactions and mobile banking become increasingly integrated into everyday commerce.
Japan imposed anti-dumping duties of up to 55% on hot-dip galvanized steel from China and South Korea.
U.S. companies are seeking alternatives to Chinese critical-mineral supplies as demand grows for materials used in electronics, batteries, and advanced technology.
Nissan posted a better-than-expected first-quarter operating profit of 77.9 billion yen while lowering its global sales forecast.
China’s July exports rose 22.0% year-on-year, easing from June but remaining strong as high-tech goods continued to support overseas demand.
China’s exports grew 23.9% year-on-year in July, exceeding expectations as AI-related demand supported high-tech shipments.
U.S. service-sector activity maintained a strong growth pace in July, although employment declined and price pressures remained elevated.
U.S. manufacturing activity reached its highest level in more than four years in July, signaling stronger industrial momentum.
Brazilian meat producer JBS agreed to form a joint venture with an Indonesian state investment fund subsidiary.
Indonesia’s economy grew 5.29% in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 but exceeding forecasts as investment and domestic activity remained resilient.
Oil tankers carrying Saudi crude are falsely signaling destinations like Egypt to mask their origins and avoid attacks in the conflict-prone Red Sea.
The Australian government has invested USD 2 million in a pilot project for lithium refining, aiming to boost domestic processing and support the clean energy transition.
Iran’s energy sector remains closely watched as global markets evaluate supply conditions and regional economic impacts.