Sectors
Security / Defence
Managing China-US tensions will remain key in Asia
Asia-Pacific countries have held talks amid worsening confrontation in the South China Sea
ChinaRussia will not adjust its war aims
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected any meaningful negotiations for a ceasefire with Ukraine
RussiaFinance
Food prices have likely entered a higher ‘new normal’
World food prices continued to ease in June, led by cereal and meat, although remain far above 2013-18 levels
InternationalEgypt’s PMI suggests business outlook will improve
The country's non-oil PMI is the highest since August 2021
EgyptEnergy
Russia willing to extend Ukraine gas transit deal
Russia is prepared to continue supplying gas to Europe via Ukraine after the current transit agreement ends in late 2024
UkraineIran-Turkmenistan gas swap could face US sanctions
A new swap deal allowing Turkmen gas to be exported to Iraq through Iran could face pressure from Washington
IranManufacturing
Food prices have likely entered a higher ‘new normal’
World food prices continued to ease in June, led by cereal and meat, although remain far above 2013-18 levels
InternationalWorld trade rebound will remain milder than past rates
World trade volumes grew by about 2% in the first half of the year
InternationalInfrastructure
China's influence in the South Caucasus will grow
An interest in developing trade corridors to Europe has led to Beijing increasing its interest in the South Caucasus
CaucasusTierra del Fuego may become a focus for new tensions
Economic and political interest in the south of Argentina and Chile is rising domestically and internationally
ArgentinaFood / Agribusiness
Food prices have likely entered a higher ‘new normal’
World food prices continued to ease in June, led by cereal and meat, although remain far above 2013-18 levels
InternationalSaudi Arabia eyes investments in Brazil and beyond
Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative has held its first Latin American regional meeting in Rio de Janeiro
BrazilTechnology / Media / Telecoms
After legal setback, Australia boosts online regulator
Australia’s online regulator last month abandoned efforts to have graphic images removed from a social media platform.
AustraliaDigitally delivered services will grow rapidly
The WTO and World Bank have held a three-day meeting to help developing economies trade more in digital services
International