Harare experienced a quiet shutdown as residents awaited protests against constitutional amendments, which critics say could extend President Mnangagwa's term. Police deployed heavily, and while the city remained calm, the dispute continues in court.
The E-2 visa allows citizens of treaty countries to invest in and run a US business. Applicants can either start a new venture or acquire an existing one, with the latter often being simpler. The investment must be substantial, typically $50,000-$100,000+, and the business must be viable and create jobs.
AmCham Russia President Robert Agee stated that American businesses agree with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's call to restore business ties with Russia. The comments were made at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
US businesses in Russia have not experienced any relaxation of sanctions pressure, despite President Trump's stated desire to improve relations with Moscow, according to AmCham Russia CEO Robert Agee. He believes sanctions will persist until the conflict ends.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia states that most US companies remain operational in Russia, contrary to the belief that major brand exits signify a full withdrawal. This comes as the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum begins.
SpaceX's IPO filing details $131m in Cybertruck purchases, risks associated with its xAI Grok chatbot's explicit content generation, and significant financial losses, raising questions about future profitability.
American Chamber of Commerce in China releases 2026 white paper acknowledging targeted regulatory improvements and market access advances, while flagging persistent concerns over broad national security definitions, uneven enforcement, and China's slowing economy — concerns ranked among top issues in annual survey.
Anthropic will grant UK banks access to its Mythos AI model within the next week, despite the company deeming it too dangerous for public release. The model poses unprecedented risks due to its ability to expose flaws in IT systems. Finance ministers, central bank governors and regulators discussed the threats at IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington, with officials warning of unknown unknowns and calling for governance frameworks.
