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Japanese Executives Warn Yen Weakness Threatens Import-Dependent Economy
Japanese business leaders call for yen stability amid risks from currency volatility and a weak exchange rate near 160 per dollar.
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US Seeks Share of Korean Semiconductor Firms' AI-Driven Profits Amid Export Surge
In June 2026, US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer asked South Korea for a share of the profits SK hynix and Samsung earned from AI chip demand.
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Apple to Launch OLED iPad mini in October 2026 with Other iPad Updates in 2027
Apple will release a new OLED iPad mini in October 2026 and update other iPad models in early 2027.
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Unitree Robotics IPO oversubscribed 5,526 times by retail investors in Shanghai
Unitree Robotics priced its Shanghai IPO at 150.8 yuan per share, raising 6.1 billion yuan amid 5,526 times retail oversubscription.
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CORTIS member Keonho fractures both pinkies, limits choreography at July concerts
Seventeen-year-old CORTIS member Keonho fractured both little fingers and will perform with limited choreography at July 18-19 Incheon concerts.
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Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó Resigns to Join Chinese EV Maker BYD
Péter Szijjártó resigned from the Hungarian parliament on July 15, 2026, to join BYD as head of external relations and business development.
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Almost 3/4 of England declared in drought after driest July and ongoing heatwave
UK government declared 71.3% of England in drought as of August 10 amid record dry July and fifth heatwave of 2026.
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Shein scales back Vietnam warehouse amid US trade headwinds, eyes Hong Kong IPO
Shein cut its Vietnam warehouse lease from 15 to 6 hectares due to US tariffs and prepares for a Hong Kong IPO with valuation estimates between $22B and $40B.
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Japan sees 2% drop in foreign visitors in first half of 2026 amid sharp decline in Chinese tourists
Japan received 21.1 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026, a 2% decline driven by a 56% drop in travelers from China.
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Nvidia teams with six financial giants to raise $500 billion for AI infrastructure
Nvidia partnered with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to launch financing platforms targeting over $500 billion for AI compute infrastructure.
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China’s CXMT launches near-record $9.8 billion IPO on Shanghai STAR Market
ChangXin Memory Technologies priced its IPO at 8.66 yuan per share, aiming to raise up to $9.8 billion on the Shanghai STAR Market.
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England to face Argentina in 2026 World Cup semi-final amid heavy pressure on reigning champs
England will play Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final on July 16 at Atlanta Stadium, with England defender Marc Guehi saying pressure rests on reigning champs Argentina.
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Boko Haram and ISWAP embed AI tools in terror operations for planning and bombmaking
Nigerian jihadist groups Boko Haram and ISWAP have institutionalized AI use in attacks, training, and battlefield tactics since 2023.
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Porter Airlines Flight Cancelled After Child Refused to Wear Seatbelt in Victoria
Porter Airlines cancelled flight PD444 on August 6 after a child refused to fasten their seatbelt, forcing the aircraft to return to the gate in Victoria, BC.
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Chinese Startup StepFun Launches STEPX Neo, World's First AI Agent Smartphone
StepFun unveiled STEPX Neo in Shanghai on July 13, 2026, the first smartphone built around a native large language model AI agent.
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UK pilot spells 'I'm bored' in sky during test flight over Liverpool region
A UK pilot spelled out 'I'm bored' in the sky during a two-hour test flight on July 11 using precise maneuvers visible on flight trackers.
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China’s trade surplus with EU hits record $32.9 billion amid rising tensions
China's trade surplus with the EU rose 27% to $32.9 billion in June 2026 as the EU considers emergency import curbs.
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Alibaba and Baidu partner with Apple to integrate AI into devices in China
Alibaba and Baidu have teamed up with Apple to add their AI tools to Apple devices in China, boosting shares ahead of Xi Jinping’s AI conference speech.
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China's CXMT to launch Asia's largest semiconductor IPO on July 27, 2026
ChangXin Memory Technologies will list on Shanghai's STAR board aiming to raise up to $9.8 billion, the largest semiconductor IPO in Asia this year.
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Apple’s Market Value Surges $600 Billion as AI Chip Stocks Sell Off
Apple’s stock gained up to 17% since June 25, adding around $600 billion amid AI sector sell-off and shifting investor funds.
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Q2 2026 smartphone shipments drop sharply; Samsung reclaims lead, Apple gains global share
Global smartphone shipments fell 6.7% to 11% in Q2 2026 amid memory shortages; Samsung led with 24% market share, Apple grew to 20%.
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Hong Kong film producer Nansun Shi dies at 75
Veteran Hong Kong film producer Nansun Shi died at age 75 on July 13, 2026, due to immune complications and organ failure.
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Syria’s New Transitional Parliament Convenes in Damascus for First Session
Syria’s new 210-seat transitional parliament held its inaugural meeting in Damascus on July 12, 2026, marking a key step after President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rise to power.
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Automation in Kunshan displaces low-skilled workers as factories adopt robots
Kunshan's factories replace assembly jobs with robots, forcing displaced workers into low-paid gig labor.