EU draft rules favour European suppliers in public tenders – report
The European Commission is preparing legislation that would allow European Union (EU) member states to prioritise European companies when awarding …
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Thailand approves $2bn in investment across nine projects
Thailand's Board of Investment approved nine investment projects worth a combined $2bn spanning artificial intelligence (AI), electronics, aviation, clean energy …
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US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list following Ankara meeting
US President Donald Trump has told Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa that Washington is removing Syria's designation as a state sponsor …
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Following two years of decline, global FDI flows are on the rise again – report
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows increased by 6% to $1.6tn in 2025, following two years of decline. Excluding flows …
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Temasek lifts China exposure by $7.7bn in 2026
Temasek Holdings raised its underlying exposure to China by S$10bn ($7.7bn) by the end of the 2026 financial year, its …
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Heidelberg Materials lines up $200m Russia cement plant expansion – report
Heidelberg Materials is planning a roughly $200m expansion of a cement plant near St Petersburg, Bloomberg has reported. The move comes …
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Europe has struggled to build its chip industry. Ireland may have answers
In July 2025, Intel cancelled a €30bn ($34.2bn) mega-fab in Magdeburg, Germany. The cancellation came as a huge blow to …
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Toyota to invest $3.6bn in San Antonio, Texas
Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it plans to invest an additional $3.6bn in its San Antonio plant in Texas, US, …
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Europe versus China: who is ready to take over the Southeast Asian power industry?
Energy security in Southeast Asia (SEA) is becoming increasingly critical. Home to some of the fastest-growing economies for energy consumption …
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Micron starts Japanese chip plant expansion
Micron Technology has started construction on a new cleanroom building at its site in Higashihiroshima, in Hiroshima Prefecture, marking an …
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SK hynix to launch $28bn Nasdaq listing amid global AI chip demand
SK hynix plans to raise about $28bn through a New York listing, aiming to capitalise on the current surge in …
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US and Tanzania sign five-year $3.1bn health MoU
The US and Tanzania have entered a five-year, $3.1bn bilateral health co-operation memorandum of understanding (MoU) to prevent the spread …
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US shelves USMCA renewal, opts for annual reviews
The US has chosen not to renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), opting instead for annual reviews of the trade pact. Under …
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China brings in new rules to shield outbound investors
China has implemented a new overseas investment regulation giving the state powers to protect investors from foreign trade barriers and …
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Can Brazil become a key rare earth supplier for the West?
As Western governments seek to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth supply chains, Brazil is emerging as one of the …
