China's export of rare earth metals – important raw material for magnets in the technology industry – rose to the highest level since 2009 in June. And China's trade surplus became record-large during the first half of the year, despite the Trump tariffs.
BusinessIt was upwards on the New York stock exchange with a new record level for the broad S&P500 index after the announcement that the USA has entered into a trade agreement with Vietnam.
BusinessFlying Tiger Copenhagen has drawn in 1.4 billion Danish kronor in new capital, writes the Danish retail chain in a press release. The announcement comes in conjunction with a report for 2024, with a record-high operating result.
BusinessEight migrants deported from the USA are stuck in a freight container in the East African country of Djibouti. The migrants – and the American officials guarding them – are exposed to serious risks, according to a statement to the court.
WorldThai police have detained a man suspected of having smuggled endangered orangutans into the country.
WorldThe global emissions from forest fires during the year's first months have been below average compared to 2023-2024, according to the EU's Copernicus climate service.
SwedenIn the negotiations on high tariffs, the USA is pressing other countries to approve Elon Musk's satellite network Starlink. Several collaborations have been initiated following the trade talks.
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