Amazon's Prime Day sale is met with competing discounts from major retailers like Walmart and boutique brands, offering deals on a variety of products. This list highlights 26 top non-Amazon sales on personally tested items.
Victorian health authorities have warned of illegal vapes containing etomidate, a potent sedative causing loss of consciousness and potentially life-threatening effects when mixed with other substances. The drug has triggered crackdowns in Asian countries and hospitalizations in New Zealand.
President Trump expressed uncertainty about Iran's use of oil profits, stating "we'll see" if the funds are diverted to military rebuilding. He suggested the money should buy U.S. agricultural products for the Iranian people, though an Iranian central banker disputed any obligation to buy from the U.S.
A survey of US industry and academic leaders reveals China leads in clinical drug trials and supply chain, while the US remains dominant in production, capital, commercialization, and talent. Both countries are tied in scientific discovery, but US confidence is eroding, with 85% believing China poses an existential threat.
Russian-held Crimea has suspended children's summer camps and tourist activities until September 1 due to a fuel crisis. Ukrainian attacks on supply routes have strained fuel availability, impacting both the peninsula and Russian oil refineries.
The US Treasury's General License X allows transactions for Iranian oil until August 21, but excludes Donbass, Crimea, Novorossiya, North Korea, and Cuba from the sanctions relief, permitting USD payments for Iranian oil.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance proposed on Monday that Iran should use any unfrozen funds to purchase American agricultural products. He stated this would benefit both the Iranian population by providing food and American farmers by increasing their income. Vance attributed the idea to Jared Kushner, calling it a "classic Trump deal."
Chinese exports of energy-related products to the US saw significant growth in May. Unassembled photovoltaic cells surged 346% year-on-year, while lithium-ion batteries and lead-acid batteries also posted strong gains, reflecting eased trade tensions and US energy system demand.
Schwab is reportedly collaborating with Cboe to offer prediction markets directly on brokerage platforms, potentially integrating them alongside stocks and options. This move aims to simplify access for retail investors by leveraging existing brokerage infrastructure, bypassing the complexities of crypto platforms.
China has imposed export controls on 10 US defense and rare earths companies and banned government procurement of products from 46 US firms, escalating economic tensions. This move is a direct response to the US expanding its blacklist of Chinese companies.
China has imposed export controls on 10 US defense and rare earths companies and banned government procurement of products from 46 other US firms, escalating economic tensions. This move is a direct response to the US expanding its blacklist of Chinese companies.
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po is reviewing the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect scheme to allow mainland Chinese investors access to a wider range of products, potentially including higher-return, higher-risk options. This comes as the city marks the anniversary of its return to Chinese rule.
Morgan Stanley filed amended registration statements for proposed Ethereum and Solana ETF trusts, setting a 0.14% annual delegated sponsor fee, the lowest for such products globally. The move aims to position these crypto assets as portfolio building blocks for institutional investors.
Mainland Chinese tech firms are leveraging Hong Kong as a "strategic adaptation ground" to evolve into multinational corporations. By attracting international capital and talent, and developing global brands and sales networks, these companies are establishing new growth engines and connecting to global markets, governance, and R&D.
Hong Kong is increasingly seen by mainland Chinese tech firms as a "strategic adaptation ground" for global expansion, according to the city's finance chief. These companies are leveraging Hong Kong for international capital, talent, and brand building to become true multinational enterprises.
An investigation reveals brands are using AI-generated influencers on social media to promote products, often without disclosing it. This practice, driven by cost savings and control, raises concerns about consumer trust and transparency, with new EU regulations set to address AI-generated content labeling.
India's food regulator FSSAI is scrutinizing 'natural' and 'healthy' food claims, flagging products for misleading advertising. This includes juice marketed as 'no added sugar' with high sugarcane content, and claims like '100% natural' on instant noodles.
Pudgy Penguins, an NFT project, has launched its trading card game, Vibes Series 3, in Target stores across the US, marking its largest retail expansion to date. This move signifies the project's strategy to broaden its intellectual property into mainstream consumer products and entertainment.
Bitcoin-linked digital-credit products, designed for income, experienced significant volatility and price drops due to leveraged investors facing margin calls. Issuers like Strategy and Strive saw their preferred shares slide, highlighting risks in the nascent market.
The Indian government has banned 16 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) of drugs, citing a lack of therapeutic justification and potential risks outweighing benefits. The prohibition, effective immediately, covers various categories including dermatological, analgesic, antispasmodic, and antibiotic formulations.
L'administration Trump a ordonné à Anthropic, une entreprise spécialisée dans l'IA, de restreindre l'accès à ses nouveaux produits Fable 5 et Mythos 5 aux seuls ressortissants américains, citant des risques de détournement. Anthropic a suspendu l'accès aux deux produits le 12 juin, jugeant impossible de discriminer ses utilisateurs.
11street has launched an online store in China featuring around 350 Korean brands, primarily in beauty, food, fashion, and health. The platform will manage logistics and marketing, aiming to boost e-commerce between Korea and China. This move capitalizes on the significant share Chinese consumers hold in South Korea's cross-border e-commerce market.
PM Narendra Modi transferred Rs 2,400 crore to beneficiaries under the Prime Minister Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), aiming to create 15 lakh employment opportunities. He highlighted the role of trade agreements in opening new markets and emphasized quality in products and services for international competitiveness.
EU首脳会議で、中国からの安価な製品流入による欧州産業への脅威に対応するため、対策強化が協議された。貿易赤字の拡大や重要鉱物への依存が懸念されており、加盟国間では強硬策を求める声と報復を警戒する慎重論がある。
