The US has imposed tariffs of 10-12.5% on goods from several countries, including China, Japan, and the EU, citing forced labor practices. Experts view these actions as a pretext for President Trump's 'America-first' trade agenda, with another Section 301 investigation ongoing.
Coca-Cola has increased prices in India due to severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key supply route for aluminum cans and raw materials, following the collapse of an interim truce in the Iran conflict.
Hanwha Ocean signed agreements with U.S. companies Leidos Gibbs & Cox, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, and others in Washington to design naval vessels and develop the shipbuilding supply chain, supporting the "Make American Shipbuilding Great Again" initiative.
The US has imposed tariffs on several countries, including China and EU members, with rates up to 12.5%, citing human rights abuses and distortive trade practices. This action is part of President Trump's "America-first" agenda, alongside an ongoing Section 301 investigation into excess industrial capacity.
Chinese tech companies are rapidly expanding their international presence, driven by a global surge in AI spending and domestic competition. This growth is evident in rising physical tech exports and increased revenue from cloud-based software and foundation models, with firms like MiniMax seeing significant international earnings.
Shanghai is introducing measures to boost its technology sector, including dedicated funds for "choke point" technologies, new channels for offshore yuan investment via QFLP, and allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion firms to list on its tech board.
South Korea, China, and Japan urged stronger cooperation on supply chains, food, and energy security at the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, citing vulnerabilities exposed by the Middle East crisis and geopolitical challenges, while also discussing Korean Peninsula stability.
Analysts view a proposed Indonesia-Philippines power link as crucial for addressing Philippine domestic energy issues, despite geographical and supply-chain challenges. The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, is advancing regional energy cooperation, while also addressing US-Iran tensions at ministerial meetings.
India has approved a $13.2 billion semiconductor program, Semicon 2.0, building on a previous $9 billion mission to develop a full chip ecosystem. The nation aims to become a major manufacturing hub by 2030, despite facing significant challenges in large-scale fabrication.
DSV, colosso globale della logistica, ha lanciato la strategia "Leverage to Lead" per il suo sviluppo fino al 2030, in occasione del 50° anniversario. Il piano mira a valorizzare la crescita post-integrazione di DB Schenker, focalizzandosi su efficienza, tecnologia, acquisizioni e supporto alle filiere produttive in un contesto di trasformazione globale.
US Undersecretary Jacob Helberg discusses Washington's strategy to reduce dependence on China for rare earths and AI technology by rallying allies and securing alternative supply chains, citing past Chinese export controls that impacted allies like Japan and Europe.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reduce dependence on China for defense-related critical minerals, directing military contractors to shift supply chains away from Beijing-linked sources by January 2027, citing national security in an era of great power competition.
Azerbaijan and Germany are deepening ties beyond energy, with bilateral trade reaching €1.7 billion in 2025. Over 250 German companies operate in Azerbaijan, driven by Europe's push to diversify supply chains from Russia and Azerbaijan's strategic role in the Middle Corridor.
CuspAI, a Cambridge-based AI startup, secured $450m (£330m) in Series B funding from investors including Jeff Bezos and the UK government, valuing it at $2.6bn. The company aims to develop AI-powered software to discover new materials, reducing research times and reliance on rare metals for chipmakers and other industries.
Campaigners warn the UK government's plan to boost intensive poultry farming for food security is a national security risk due to resource intensity, pollution, and reliance on imported feed, advocating for plant-based proteins instead.
An organized network facilitates illegal Bangladeshi immigration into India, providing cheap labor to Indian employers in sectors like textiles and construction. Touts manage infiltration, transport, and forged documents. Assam recently busted a network, making 34 arrests, and sought a legal framework to hold exploiting employers accountable at a conference chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Experts and environmental groups criticize the UK's carbon capture and storage (CCS) plans, arguing they are costly, ineffective against methane emissions, and primarily support new fossil fuel infrastructure rather than hard-to-abate industries.
Analysts suggest China may favor a "gray zone" strategy against Taiwan, using economic pressure, cyber warfare, and information operations to isolate the island rather than a direct amphibious invasion. This approach could involve blockades, disrupting supply chains, and targeting digital infrastructure.
South Korea and Mongolia will establish a ministerial committee on rare metals later this year to enhance cooperation on critical mineral supply chains. The move follows a meeting between Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan and his Mongolian counterpart, Gongor Damdinnyam, in Ulaanbaatar.
A popular npm package for the Injective blockchain was compromised in a supply chain attack, with malware designed to steal crypto wallet private keys and seed phrases. The malicious code, present in version 1.20.21 of the @injectivelabs/sdk-ts package, has been removed, and affected versions deprecated, with no funds on the network reported at risk.
South Korea aims to boost economic cooperation with Mongolia, focusing on supply chains, renewable energy, and AI. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met his Mongolian counterpart, Jadamba Enkhbayar, to discuss expanding strategic ties and a new cancer center project.
Micron announced a $3 billion investment, including $500 million for GlobalWafers' Texas expansion, and plans to increase its total US investment to $250 billion by 2035 to meet soaring AI-driven memory demand. Shares rose nearly 5%.
Following the Strait of Hormuz reopening, Iran and Oman proposed a permanent fee system for ships. This highlights global supply chain reliance on key waterways, where international law generally grants free transit passage, though specific service fees are permissible. Major straits like Hormuz, Bosphorus, Malacca, and canals like Suez and Panama have varying fee structures, from free passage to significant tolls.
Micron announced a $3 billion investment, including $500 million for GlobalWafers' Texas expansion, and will increase its total U.S. investment to $250 billion by 2035 to boost the semiconductor supply chain amid soaring AI demand.
