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Singapore celebrates 61st National Day with parade returning to National Stadium after a decade
Singapore held its 61st National Day Parade at the National Stadium with 42,000 to 45,000 spectators attending the event today.
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Google invests in Proxima Fusion's €411 million round to build Europe’s first fusion plant
Google joined a €411 million funding round for Munich-based Proxima Fusion to develop Europe’s first commercial nuclear fusion power plant.
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Malaysia centralises foreign worker quota under HR Ministry with new digital system
Malaysia moved foreign worker quota management to the Human Resources Ministry on July 6, requiring digital submissions via the e-Quota system.
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Malaysia mandates media complaints against journalists be referred to Malaysian Media Council first
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced complaints against journalists must be referred to the Malaysian Media Council before investigations start.
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US Companies Increase Use of Cheaper Chinese AI Models Amid Cost and Political Concerns
U.S. firms have sharply raised adoption of Chinese AI models for lower costs despite growing government scrutiny.
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Thai SEC probes Supaporn Pimphong’s nearly $1 billion stake in True Corp
Thailand’s SEC launched an immediate probe into Supaporn Pimphong’s 7.1% stake in True Corporation amid concerns over shareholding disclosures.
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Toyota to Invest $3.6 Billion in Texas Plant, Shift Some Tacoma Production from Mexico
Toyota announced a $3.6 billion investment in its San Antonio plant to move some Tacoma pickup production from Mexico to the US, creating 2,000 jobs.
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Singapore proposes law penalising drivers for holding phones, increases traffic offence penalties
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs proposed a bill on July 7, 2026, to penalise drivers holding phones and raise penalties for traffic offences.
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China boosts Hong Kong’s offshore yuan hub with expanded liquidity and bond quotas
China’s central bank raised yuan liquidity quotas and bond connect limits, while Hong Kong launched a gold clearing system to strengthen its offshore yuan market.
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Singapore approves 100 more screenings of Teochew film as dialect policy review continues
IMDA approved 100 additional screenings of the Teochew version of Dear You, raising total to 272 and reflecting ongoing review of dialect use in films.
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BHP Gets Green Light for $15 Billion Expansion of Escondida Copper Mine in Chile
BHP won approval to begin early stage works on its $15 billion Escondida copper mine expansion in Chile as part of plans to double copper output by 2030s.
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Malaysia launches e-invoice voluntary disclosure programme and Cabinet to review system and foreign worker EPF rules
Malaysia unveiled an e-invoice voluntary disclosure programme and its Cabinet will review the e-invoice system and foreign worker EPF contributions.
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Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, damaging two vessels
Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz on July 6, damaging two vessels but causing no casualties.
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Japan’s nominal wages rise above 3% for fourth straight month, longest streak since 1992
Japan reported a 3.2% rise in nominal wages for May 2026, marking four consecutive months above 3%, the longest streak in over three decades.
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Oil prices rise after tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
A tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on July 6, causing a fire and sending oil prices higher amid regional conflict.
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Hedge funds hold largest bearish position on Japanese yen since 2007
Hedge funds increased short positions on the Japanese yen to nearly 138,000 contracts by June 30, the highest since 2007.
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Fast-moving Bald Range wildfire forces over 20,000 evacuations in British Columbia
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia has forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate amid state of emergency declarations.
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Traders Most Bullish on US Dollar Since 2015 as Fed Rate Hike Bets Grow
Net long positions on the US dollar surged to nearly $40 billion by June 30 amid expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes in 2026.
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Israeli Parliament passes first reading of bill for inquiry into Hamas attack security failures
Israel’s Parliament approved a bill on July 6, 2026, to form a commission investigating security failings before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded from Milwaukee Bucks to Miami Heat in major deal
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis were traded to the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks on July 6, 2026.
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Israel and Lebanon to hold ambassador-level talks in Rome mid-July 2026
Israel and Lebanon will meet in Rome on July 14-16 for direct talks to discuss de-escalation and bilateral issues amid ongoing conflict.
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NATO Nations Advance Defense Investment Mechanisms and Pledge Increased Support for Ukraine
At the July 2026 Ankara Summit, NATO members advanced new defense financing mechanisms and pledged €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026.
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AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood to star in feature film 'Misaligned'
Particle 6 announced AI actor Tilly Norwood will star in 'Misaligned', a coming-of-age comedy-drama about AI chaos.
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Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to first-ever World Cup knockout stage in 2026
Mohamed Salah captained Egypt to their first FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a penalty shootout win over Australia.