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cdc.govChina and the United States are increasing state investments to secure critical mineral supplies. The Pentagon announced a $25 million stake in a startup on Monday, while Beijing backs a new overseas mining firm. A new analysis put the cost of fully ending U.S. reliance on China…
newser.comVentures backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have secured at least $3.2 billion in direct U.S. government business since the 2024 election. SpaceX and Anduril accounted for 97 percent of the total. The brothers invested in several defense-sector firms after the election.
crowdfundinsider.com@business reported that Royal Bank of Canada is growing its credit derivatives operations on two continents. The bank links the move to expected hedging demand from large-scale artificial intelligence investments.
al-monitor.comAli al-Zaidi will meet President Donald Trump during a July 13-18 trip focused on oil, gas and power investments. The agenda follows cabinet approvals for U.S. firms and a policy shift after the Iran war.
riotimesonline.comPresident William Ruto spoke at a Sunday service in Kitui Town on 13 July 2026, assuring that no region would be marginalized. He outlined investments in dams, housing, education and healthcare funded partly by the National Infrastructure Fund.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea announced a new initiative Monday to help Korean companies expand operations and investments in the United States. The four-day program in Washington, D.C., includes meetings with U.S. officials and lawmakers.
YonhapPresident Lee Jae Myung said Monday the government will establish a future response fund financed by extra tax revenue from the AI semiconductor boom. The fund will support investments in future industries, youth policies, regional development and education.
yna.co.krThe South Korean chipmaker completed the U.S. listing this week. Proceeds will support domestic semiconductor investments and are expected to add dollar liquidity to local markets.
benzinga.comJPMorgan is testing AI agents that independently shift investments between stocks and bonds based on market conditions. Twenty-year backtests showed the top model outperforming a traditional 60/40 portfolio by 0.7 percentage points annually with lower volatility.
freepressjournal.inBarbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley rejected a proposal that former colonies repay Britain for its historic investments. Mottley said the Caribbean does not owe Britain for slavery or colonial extraction and called for justice instead.
forbes.comJapan's finance minister called for households and pension funds to buy more yen-denominated assets. The remarks prompted an immediate rise in the yen and a decline in bond yields.
cnbc.comMicron Technology increased its planned U.S. investments to more than $250 billion by 2035. The projects are expected to create over 90,000 jobs while boosting domestic semiconductor production.
winnipegfreepress.comThe venture firm announced its third fund on July 8, 2026, and has already invested in drone delivery company Zipline and space defense startup True Anomaly. Leadership said the vehicle broadens strategy beyond crypto without ending those investments.
nbcnews.comGovernment data released Wednesday showed the sector accounted for 15.2 percent of total industrial output. Sales reached more than half the level of conventional manufacturing amid higher AI investments.
winnipegfreepress.comThe London-based company said it raised the round on Wednesday, bringing total funding to $45 million. Investors include Burda Principal Investments, eBay, FJ Labs, H14, Andreessen Horowitz, HV Capital, and Y Combinator.
CnbcTemasek Holdings raised its China investments by the largest amount in five years. The Singapore state investor also reported a record net portfolio value.
The IndependentResearch from Crisis and Citizens Advice shows only two in 100 properties in Britain meet affordability standards for housing benefit recipients. Private rents rose 10.2 percent since April 2024 while benefits remained largely frozen. The government cited its investments in housi…
winnipegfreepress.comAfrica’s richest man held talks with Tanzania’s president last week on expanding his cement, fertilizer and energy businesses. Formal negotiations for a deal are scheduled soon.
Russia's largest bank will add cryptocurrency services to its Sberbank Online and SberInvestments platforms after new legislation takes effect in September. The move follows years of shifting Russian policy on digital assets.
focustaiwan.twWilliam Nieporte filed a federal lawsuit in May against ADP Totalsource seeking at least $30 million after his 2022 termination from Bramshill Investments. The case centers on a return-to-office policy he co-signed while living hundreds of miles from the nearest office.
winnipegfreepress.comThe governments of Canada and Alberta will proceed with a new oil pipeline after announcing more than C$150bn in spending to address concerns from British Columbia and First Nations. The plan includes port expansion, power infrastructure, and whale protections while maintaining a…
livemint.comNew financial disclosures show President Trump earned $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency investments during 2025. The disclosures have prompted discussion of potential conflicts of interest.
Washington ExaminerAn account called Donald Trump Portfolio Tracker debuted on X this week and asserts that President Trump ranks as the top investor in the free world. The launch follows a government ethics filing that detailed roughly $1.2 billion in 2025 earnings for his family cryptocurrency bu…
forbes.comA fund based in Abu Dhabi has collected $49 billion to back artificial intelligence transactions. The amount places the vehicle among the largest single-purpose AI funds announced to date.
Mark Zuckerberg argued during a Complex interview that AI will create more jobs if workers boost output faster than automation advances. He also discussed Meta's recent AI investments and May layoffs that cut roughly 8,000 roles.
yna.co.krSamsung Group announced combined investments of 2,655 trillion won on June 29 in support of South Korea's regional development drive. The pledge allocates funds across semiconductor clusters, an AI data center, and energy facilities.
cnbc.comSK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won announced the investments on June 29 during a briefing on the government's three mega projects. The plans include 400 trillion won for the southwestern region and 1,000 trillion won for AI data centers.
yna.co.krSouth Korean financial institutions held 55.9 trillion won in overseas real estate investments at the end of December, an increase of 800 billion won from the prior quarter. Insurers accounted for the largest share, followed by banks and securities firms.
CoinDeskU.S. Representative Maxine Waters submitted an 11-page letter requesting withdrawal of a Department of Labor rule on alternative investments in retirement accounts. The proposal would allow 401(k) plans to include digital assets and other alternatives under a Trump executive orde…
Equinor announced on June 26, 2026, that it is exiting Japan's offshore wind market. The Norwegian company will close its Tokyo office by the end of 2026 and redirect efforts toward integrated power markets.
StatExecutives at the annual BIO conference in San Diego addressed strategies for competing with Chinese biotech firms and improving returns on artificial intelligence investments.
technode.comChinese electric-vehicle and battery companies announced large foreign investments between 2022 and 2023 but completed far less than planned. Data show most overseas sales still come from exports rather than local plants.
The HillThe bill expands rural investments and farm loans while avoiding pesticide and animal confinement disputes. It also excludes the Save Our Bacon Act and does not alter upcoming state SNAP cost requirements.
BloombergThe energy transition sector has drawn increased investor focus following developments in the U.S.-Iran situation. A prominent Indian investor has highlighted the sector's growing relevance and potential opportunities across its supply chain.
japantimes.co.jpThe head of Brookfield’s Japan unit said the Canadian asset manager will promote investment in artificial intelligence data centers. The firm also acquired a Tokyo headquarters building for about ¥300 billion as part of a broader five-year plan.
ventureburn.comThe early-stage investment firm raised its largest fund to date after 18 years focused on Europe. The capital will support both early-stage and growth investments while the firm expands its U.S. operations.
deadline.comThe disclosure will cover income from the Duchy of Lancaster, private estates, and investments. Buckingham Palace said the move forms part of an annual transparency commitment.
deadline.comA year-long investigation examined business dealings involving entrepreneur Julie Meyer in London, Malta, Switzerland and Greece. Former associates reported unpaid wages, insolvent companies and missing investment funds. Meyer did not respond to requests for comment.
VarietyAnime streamer Crunchyroll will launch a localized version of its platform in Taiwan this summer and in South Korea later this year. The expansion includes investments in content, localization, marketing and fan engagement.
etftrends.comBritish officials announced investments from French and Indian companies after G7 meetings in south-west France. The funds target battery storage, flexible energy projects, and AI operations in several cities.
prnewswire.comSun Life Global Investments will pay monthly cash distributions on June 30 to holders of record on June 23 for its exchange-traded fund series. RBC Global Asset Management also announced June distributions for its RBC ETFs on the same day.
RapplerThree independent directors of First Gen Corporation issued a joint statement on June 16, 2026, defending investments in two pumped-storage hydroelectric projects developed by Prime Infra.
The developer cited zoning changes after protests over water use and utility costs. National data show 75 projects worth $130 billion delayed or cancelled in the first quarter of 2026.
msnbc.comA defense secretary and an armed forces minister left government after citing insufficient funds for planned military investments. The departures occurred within days of each other.
Responsible StatecraftLegislation would require the Department of Defense to examine private equity acquisitions of defense contractors and assess financial stability before and after such deals.
pymnts.comCitigroup is developing a platform that would allow clients to trade tokenized shares of private firms. The initiative aims to increase access to private-market investments through blockchain-based share representation.
The former directors of a collapsed Australian petrol-station company agreed to pay $2 million to settle claims brought by the liquidator. The settlement ends Federal Court proceedings that alleged asset transfers before the April 2024 liquidation.
RapplerA veteran lawyer took the oath as acting chairperson of the Government Service Insurance System board on June 9. The appointment follows earlier scrutiny of the fund's investments.
pymnts.comSaudi Arabia's PIF and UAE entities have placed billions into U.S. AI companies. The investments coincide with planned public listings for SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI.
ForbesThe family behind the oil refiner joined Forbes’ Japan’s Richest 2026 list at No. 47. Surging crude prices and a 65% profit jump drove the valuation.
The federal government abandoned proposed mandatory AI safety rules after the May 2025 election. Two U.S. companies later signed investment agreements with Australian officials.
insidermonkey.comTeradata halted 2026 salary increases for its 5,100 employees and TTEC suspended 401(k) matches for its 15,000 U.S. workers to fund AI projects. A survey of 866 business leaders found more than half plan similar cuts.
manilatimes.netManulife Investments announced estimated 2026 capital gains reinvested distributions for its ETF series of Manulife Corporate Class Funds. Securityholders of record on June 22 will receive the distributions, which will be reinvested automatically rather than paid in cash.
techjuice.pkWorkers at Albanian call centers contacted French residents to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, AFP reported.
Washington ExaminerPresident Trump told reporters Thursday that Hunter Biden might succeed in a 2028 Democratic primary if candidates with controversies like Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner remain competitive. Trump made the comments during an event on coal energy investments.
The $232 billion South Korean sovereign wealth fund will open its sixth overseas office in Tokyo this summer to expand investments in Japan across both alternative and traditional assets.
India reduced taxes on foreign bond purchases to attract capital and support the rupee. The measures target overseas investors in government and corporate debt.
thehindubusinessline.comBMO Investments Inc. announced a name change for one mutual fund and the qualification of multiple new share series on June 3, 2026. The changes affect distribution eligibility for several BMO funds.
Financial TimesThe company is adding AI agents to its messaging platform as part of efforts to increase revenue. The move follows earlier AI investments across its services.
BenzingaGrayscale Investments said its exchange-traded fund tracking the Hyperliquid token will start trading Wednesday under the ticker GHYP. The fund will offer price exposure and staking rewards with a 0.29 percent gross management fee.