Sophia Patel — Business & Finance Editor

President Donald Trump has paused US military attacks on Iran for the second night in a row to give diplomacy space, United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday. The sudden halt follows nearly two weeks of daily airstrikes and regional retaliation that disrupted global energy markets and sent crude prices soaring. Diplomatic channels are currently … Read more

China’s industrial profits grew 18.7 percent in the first half of the year, backed by resilient exports that cushioned sluggish domestic demand. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed June profit growth easing to 15.1 percent, reflecting a two-speed economic recovery amid ongoing pressures on consumption. Profits at China’s industrial firms reached … Read more

Investors are increasingly preparing for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates as oil prices climb, driven by a new round of tit-for-tat attacks between the U.S. and Iran. Brent, the global crude benchmark, hit $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since late May, according to CNBC. Shifting Interest Rate Probabilities Market … Read more

The UK Government has launched the £300m Great British Summer Savings scheme, which temporarily reduces VAT from 20 per cent to 5 per cent on eligible children’s meals and family attractions. Running until September 1, 2026, the initiative aims to lower the cost of summer holidays for families across the UK. For most parents, the … Read more

Hô Chi Minh-Ville is targeting over 80% direct cargo transit through its multimodal transport network by the 2026–2030 period. Signed by Vice President Nguyen Cong Vinh on July 23, 2026, Decision 4560 establishes the Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone across 4,174.35 hectares to support maritime logistics and regional trade growth. Hô Chi Minh-Ville is … Read more

Global financial markets navigate a turbulent week as crude oil prices retreat from recent highs, geopolitical tensions temporarily ease around the Strait of Hormuz, and major central banks prepare high-stakes interest rate decisions amid stubborn inflation pressures. Financial markets enter a pivotal week shaped by shifting energy costs, diplomatic pauses in the Middle East, and … Read more

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo abruptly resigned for personal reasons on July 25, 2026, prompting President Prabowo Subianto to appoint Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti as interim governor. The sudden departure sent the rupiah sliding and sparked investor concern over central bank autonomy amid ongoing economic pressures. The sudden exit of Bank Indonesia Governor Perry … Read more