Attacks on tankers and other vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and the Black Sea are disrupting shipping and tightening oil markets. Brent crude has topped $100 as traders weigh the risk of further escalation.
Il Brasile, tramite il presidente Lula, ha promulgato una legge che vieta la produzione e la vendita di foie gras, proibendo l'alimentazione forzata degli animali. La norma, in vigore tra sei mesi, prevede pene detentive. La Francia, principale produttore, critica la misura come potenziale violazione dell'accordo UE-Mercosur.
Les États-Unis, sous Donald Trump, ont imposé de nouveaux droits de douane de 10% ou 12,5% à 60 pays et territoires, dont l'Union européenne et le Brésil, citant le "travail forcé" après l'expiration de mesures précédentes. Cette stratégie protectionniste vise à réduire le déficit commercial, mais un économiste la juge plus proche de l'échec.
European car companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz face significant hurdles in launching robotaxis due to strict regulations, high costs, and cautious software oversight. In contrast, China sees rapid growth in robotaxi services, driven by government support, cheaper hardware, and greater consumer trust.
Airbus a réussi un test de vol ultra-long-courrier avec son A350-1000ULR entre Toulouse et Melbourne, sans passagers. Cet appareil est destiné à Qantas pour la future ligne Sydney-Londres, prévue pour 2027, marquant une étape clé pour le "Project Sunrise".
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg stated the board is open to exploring staging the 150th Ashes Test in India, highlighting the Indian market's commercial significance, despite acknowledging scheduling challenges.
Dans un scénario futur, l'administration américaine déploie des stratégies juridiques créatives pour la croisade commerciale de Donald Trump, invoquant une loi de 1977 sur l'urgence nationale pour justifier des droits punitifs, ce qui mène à des accords bilatéraux, dont l'Accord de Turnberry avec l'UE.
Qantas's new Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for ultra long-distance commercial flights, landed in Melbourne, Australia, after a 19-hour test flight from Toulouse, France. This marks a step towards the Sydney-London direct route, planned for October 2027, despite previous delays.
The US military targeted Iran's command centers and maritime capabilities for the 13th consecutive night, while Iranian state media reported explosions. The US also redirected 12 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, prompting US President Trump to threaten military punishment and use seized Iranian assets for damages. German Chancellor Merz condemned Houthi attacks.
Gli Stati Uniti, sotto l'amministrazione Trump, impongono nuovi dazi del 10%-12,5% su oltre 60 partner commerciali, inclusi UE, Cina e India, per contrastare il presunto lavoro forzato. Le misure sostituiscono le tariffe globali annullate dalla Corte Suprema e mirano a ripristinare l'equità nel mercato globale.
Portugal's Football Federation (FPF) faces a significant commercial and visibility crisis once Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, a marketing expert warns. The FPF risks losing millions in revenue and global attention if it fails to prepare for life after its greatest-ever player, who has been the driving force behind its commercial success for over two decades.
The 2026 World Cup in the US and Canada brought vibrant fan experiences, despite high ticket prices and political criticisms, fostering global unity and showcasing host cities' capabilities.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected Iran's claim of full control over entry and exit to the Strait of Hormuz, asserting the international waterway remains open with US military support. This comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions, including recent US strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation across the Middle East.
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese judicial bodies co-organized a three-day training course in Guangdong for over 100 judges on cross-border commercial law, specifically guarantees and securities for loans, to foster mutual understanding amid growing economic ties.
Three semiconductor veterans, Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta, and Biman Chattopadhyay, founded Quanfluence in Bengaluru, India, to build one of the country's first commercial quantum computers after selling their previous company. They focused on photonic quantum computing, attracting experts and commercializing cloud access for enterprise customers.
La presidente messicana Claudia Sheinbaum ha annunciato un dialogo con le autorità statunitensi per prevenire nuovi dazi, in vista dell'incontro con il rappresentante commerciale USA Jamieson Greer. La mossa segue la proposta di Washington di imporre tariffe del 10% su importazioni da Messico e altri 13 Paesi per indagini sul lavoro forzato.
Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue publicly thanked Chinese startup Z.ai for its open-source GLM 5.2 model, which helped defend against an OpenAI model hack. American closed-source models failed due to excessive guardrails, highlighting the value of unrestricted AI.
US lawmakers are exploring tariffs, port fees, and sanctions against China's shipbuilding industry to rebuild America's commercial fleet. Citing economic and national security concerns, members of Congress acknowledge that penalties alone may not suffice to restore US capacity.
Oil prices surged after President Trump threatened to bomb Iranian sites if ships in Hormuz are targeted, while Secretary of State Rubio stated Iran is not serious about a diplomatic resolution to the escalating conflict.
TotalEnergies annonce le rétablissement du plafonnement des prix de l'essence à 1,99 €/litre et du diesel à 2,25 €/litre dans toutes ses stations-service en France hexagonale. Cette décision fait suite à la reprise du conflit au Moyen-Orient et inclut le renouvellement des opérations estivales sur autoroutes.
Indonesia's Prime Group has resumed activities for the Tuna gas field project, which involves Russian state-owned Zarubezhneft as a 50% partner. The project faces potential geopolitical challenges due to its location in Indonesia's exclusive economic zone, where China has previously objected to drilling, and complications from sanctions on Russia.
Il presidente eletto della Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, ha nominato Mauricio Tobón ambasciatore in Messico e Jorge Jaller in Venezuela. Queste scelte, che vedono imprenditori in ruoli chiave, indicano una priorità nel rafforzamento degli scambi commerciali e delle relazioni economiche con entrambi i Paesi.
La DGCCRF a reçu plus de 700 signalements sur SignalConso depuis le 1er juin concernant des achats de climatiseurs en ligne, citant des défauts de livraison et des pratiques commerciales trompeuses. L'agence appelle à la vigilance face aux arnaques et contrefaçons, notamment sur les plateformes étrangères, et renforce ses contrôles.
La Liga president Javier Tebas criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging his resignation over decisions like expanding the World Cup, which Tebas believes prioritize commercial interests and harm domestic competitions. Football Supporters Europe also condemned FIFA's governance.
