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Trump wants to replicate the ‘Venezuela case’ in Iran – but what is it? 

While increased US pressure and presence in the country are making foreign companies more open to returning, many uncertainties remain.

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The tension between US and global tax initiatives 

Some of the changes made to global tax initiatives under the Trump administration had been coming for years. Others, not so much.

China invests $120bn in overseas resource mining and processing- report

The report finds Chinese investment strengthens mineral supply chains and expands clean energy in developing regions.

UK needs to boost infrastructure spending to meet targets- report

The UK needs to raise annual infrastructure spending by 54%, from £47bn ($62bn) in 2024 to £73bn ($96bn) each year through 2034.

Asia-Pacific nations plan $30bn in energy deals with US firms

The timing of the deals coincides with the US-sponsored Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum in Tokyo.

USTR investigates 60 economies over forced labour enforcement

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched investigations into the acts, policies, and practices of 60 major trading partners regarding their enforcement of bans on goods produced with forced labour.

South Korea approves US investment bill amid new American tariff probe

The Korea-US Strategic Investment Corp. will manage multi-sector projects as Seoul aims to strengthen bilateral trade ties.

JSW Steel initiates coal mining project in Mozambique

Total reserves at the MdR project are estimated at 850mt, with 250mt expected to be extractable.