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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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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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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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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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US Stocks Rise on July 6 Led by AI and Tech; Mixed Signals in Asia and Europe
US stock market rose July 6, 2026, led by AI and tech gains, despite mixed performances in Asian and European markets.
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China test-launches long-range ballistic missile in South Pacific amid regional tensions
China launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific on July 6, drawing criticism from Australia and allies.
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Singapore and China Agree to Expand Cooperation on Green Energy, AI, and Eldercare
Singapore’s Minister Chee Hong Tat called for deeper collaboration with China on sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, and ageing during a July forum.
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US electricity demand to hit record highs in 2026-27 driven by AI data center growth
US electricity consumption reached 4.195 trillion kWh in 2025 and is forecast to rise to 4.399 trillion kWh by 2027 as AI data centers expand rapidly.
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Sierra Leone fishermen blame Chinese trawlers for illegal fishing and lost catches
Sierra Leone fishermen report a 40% decline in fish catches due to illegal incursions by foreign, mainly Chinese, trawlers in coastal waters.
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US stocks fall with AI and semiconductor shares hit as Hormuz Strait attacks push oil prices higher
On August 7, 2026, US markets closed lower as semiconductor stocks plunged and geopolitical tensions near Hormuz Strait pushed oil prices up.
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Malaysia aims for US$229 million durian exports to China by 2030 amid strong demand
Malaysia targets US$229 million in durian exports to China by 2030, driven by rising fresh and frozen durian sales.
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Xi Jinping pledges to strengthen long-term stable ties with Kim Jong Un
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed readiness to cooperate with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for stable China-North Korea relations.
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UK, Italy, and Japan sign £4.6 billion deal to develop 6th-generation fighter jet
The UK, Italy, and Japan signed a £4.6 billion contract to jointly develop a 6th-generation fighter jet under the Global Combat Air Programme.
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China launches new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan amid sovereignty dispute
China began a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan on July 4, replacing a previous task force amid escalating maritime tensions.
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Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia forces 20,000+ evacuations and state of emergency
A rapidly spreading Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia burned over 9,500 hectares and prompted the evacuation of more than 20,000 people.
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Xi Jinping promotes two generals and appoints new military anti-corruption chief
On July 3, 2026, Xi Jinping promoted Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang to generals and named Zhang head of the military discipline commission amid a broad anti-corruption purge.
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Thai Airways Flight Attendant Arrested in Australia for Smuggling Heroin
A Thai Airways flight attendant was arrested in Melbourne on June 30 for carrying over 1 kg of heroin worth A$500,000.
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Amazon's Leo satellite network surpasses 390 satellites, plans initial service launch in 2026
Amazon has deployed over 390 Leo satellites as of early August 2026 and plans to begin initial network service later this year.
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Former Child Actress Daveigh Chase Dies at 35 from AIDS, Coroner Confirms
Daveigh Chase, known for The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died June 16 at 35; coroner attributed death to AIDS with drug use as a factor.
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Hong Kong's assets under management hit record HK$42.2 trillion in 2025
Hong Kong’s assets under management rose 20% to HK$42.2 trillion (US$5.4 trillion) in 2025, driven by strong fund inflows and mainland-related growth.
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EU-funded report warns China-US tensions and structural issues threaten European chip industry
A July 2026 EU-funded report cautions Europe's chip sector faces serious risks from China-US trade tensions and internal weaknesses.
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Nvidia launches AI factory model partnering with cloud providers on revenue sharing
Nvidia unveiled a commercial model with AI cloud providers to deploy large-scale AI factories using revenue sharing and credit support.
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Taiwan Plans to Boost 2027 Defense Budget by 16%, Surpassing NT$1 Trillion
Taiwan's Cabinet will propose a 16% increase in the 2027 defense budget, pushing spending above NT$1 trillion for the first time.
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DBS poised to gain from China’s stricter controls on individual outbound investments
DBS Group Holdings stands to benefit most among Singapore banks from China’s new rules on individual capital outflows starting July 2023.