Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Singaporean business leaders and officials to bolster bilateral trade and investment. Discussions centered on healthcare partnerships, business-to-business engagement, and leveraging India's economic growth for long-term investment.
Nomura and Jefferies analysts forecast continued growth for Alibaba's cloud and compute services, noting improved profit margins and expectations for revenue growth to exceed 50 percent year-on-year in the September quarter.
Guotai Haitong Securities Asset Management was fined 52.5 million yuan by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange for breaching rules governing the QDII program and failing to report cross-border transactions between 2019 and 2022.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration has signaled support for mainland Chinese insurance funds to invest in Hong Kong-listed ETFs via Stock Connect, a move expected to increase market liquidity and diversify investment strategies for insurers.
Geopolitical risks are now central to private equity dealmaking in India, shifting focus toward supply-chain resilience and operational stability. Despite global uncertainties, India remains a key destination for capital due to its market scale and policy support.
China rejected a White House report accusing its exporters of routing goods through Mexico to avoid US tariffs, calling it protectionist and detached from facts.
Adit Singh, known for early investments in Cerebras, has joined the venture capital firm Mayfield as an infrastructure partner to focus on hardware, semiconductors, and physical AI.
Brazil will invest 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its AI ecosystem, partnering with Chinese firms Huawei and iFlytek while expecting US chipmaker Nvidia to win a separate tender, balancing ties between both superpowers.
The Qatar Football Association criticized the Asian Football Confederation for failing to consult members before signing an open letter attacking FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
China's economic model defies Western categorization as 'communist' due to its blend of market mechanisms, state control over strategic assets, and prioritization of long-term goals like infrastructure and social stability, challenging the assumption that capitalism and public purpose are inherently conflicting.
South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan announced significant progress in investment talks with the U.S. following meetings with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Discussions centered on energy projects, with a final agreement expected to be announced in September.
NewNew Shipping Line CEO Ke Jin announced plans to invest in Murmansk port infrastructure to support new large-tonnage vessels. The company, which recently launched Arctic trade routes, aims to begin regular operations by late October.
Berkshire Hathaway has acquired an indirect 0.04% stake in SpaceX, valued at approximately $700 million to $800 million, through its 0.9% ownership of Alphabet. Despite Elon Musk's history of inviting Buffett to invest, no direct stake has been established.
The U.S. Treasury Department has released proposed guidance for 'Trump Account' 530A child savings accounts, mandating low-cost, broad-market index fund investments to maximize long-term compound growth and minimize fees for families.
Indian fintech Navi, founded by Sachin Bansal, has secured $100 million in institutional funding from Prosus. The investment values the company at $1.3 billion as it eyes a potential ₹30 billion IPO following previous attempts to go public.
Fans' groups worldwide have launched a petition on change.org demanding the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The move follows accusations of deception regarding secret plans to secure private investment for World Cup tournaments.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated in an Al Jazeera interview that he views Taiwan as part of China, while observers note potential trade-offs for future hi-tech investments.
Coinbase's Base network is narrowing its $1 million startup accelerator to 10 teams for Base Batches 004, offering $100,000 upfront to pre-seed startups focusing on AI agents, payments, and trading.
The SEC proposed new rules under "Regulation Crypto Assets" allowing crypto projects to raise funds without full securities registration, offering exemptions for up to $5 million and $75 million.
The US SEC has proposed a new regulatory framework for crypto investment contracts, allowing limited capital raising while maintaining investor protections. The move follows the Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act before its August recess.
South Korea's startup investments reached a record 8.87 trillion won in H1 2026, a 54.3% year-on-year increase. Growth was fueled by AI, robotics, and semiconductor funding, while gaming sector investments saw a sharp decline.
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi reports a second-quarter net profit decline amid high competition and R&D spending. CFO Alain Lam stated the firm is prioritizing long-term AI development over immediate monetization, despite a 25.6% jump in research costs.
Fifa chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has been dismissed after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors. Lamour, who previously worked with Infantino at Uefa, stated he was prepared to lose his job.
BP has secured a license to develop the second phase of Venezuela's Loran gasfield, partnering with UAE and Qatari firms. This move follows calls from the Trump administration for foreign investment to rebuild Venezuela's fossil fuel industry after the ousting of Nicolás Maduro.
