Business & Economy
US National Debt Surpasses Record $40 Trillion
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, highlighting growing fiscal challenges amid debates over spending and the debt ceiling.
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Business & Economy
Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks to Curb Surging Yields
Treasury doubles long-dated bond buybacks to at least $4 billion per operation, an interventionist shift to lower rates amid a bond market selloff.
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Business & Economy
Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Six Years
Walmart reports slowest US sales growth in six years as gas prices and inflation squeeze consumers, sending shares down 9%.
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Business & EconomyHealth
Moderna Stock Nearly Triples on Cancer Vaccine Trial
Moderna shares surged 177% after its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine met Phase 3 endpoints in melanoma, marking a historic milestone for cancer treatment.
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Business & Economy
Belgian Inflation Rises to 3.8%, Highest Among Neighbors
Belgian inflation rose to 3.8% in Q2 2026, the highest among neighboring countries, driven by energy price surges from the Middle East conflict.
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Business & Economy
Digi Belgium Faces Debt Crisis, Legal Battles Mount
Romanian telecom operator Digi faces 4.3M euros in debt claims, unpaid invoices, and legal battles with Telenet and Proximus in Belgium.
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Business & Economy
Belgian Retail Stores Can Open 7 Days a Week from Aug 13
Belgian retail stores can now open 7 days a week from August 13. New law removes mandatory closing day and extends hours to 21h00.
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Business & Economy
Belgium Raises Gas and Heating Oil Excise Duties
Belgian excise duties on natural gas and heating oil rise from August 1, increasing household energy bills. Electricity excise duties fall in parallel.
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Business & EconomyTechnology
Canadian Firm Seeks 800,000 Dutch Books for AI Training?
De Slegte receives email from Canadian firm Zoom Books seeking 800,000 Dutch-language books, raising AI training and heritage questions.
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Business & Economy
CATL Posts Record H1 Revenue as Green Energy Demand Surges
CATL posts record H1 2026 revenue of 276.9B yuan (+55%) as EV battery and energy storage demand surges amid the global green energy transition.
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Business & EconomyTechnology
China's Digital Economy Core Exceeds 10.5% of GDP in 2025
China's core digital economy exceeded 10.5% of GDP in 2025, with digital industry revenue reaching 39.6 trillion yuan, marking a key economic milestone.
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Business & Economy
China Fines Ctrip 5.18B Yuan in Landmark Antitrust Case
China's SAMR fines Ctrip 5.179 billion yuan in landmark antitrust case, the first in the online travel industry.
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Business & Economy
Oil Prices Drop as OPEC+ Boosts; Iran War Hits Fertilizer
OPEC+ boosts output as oil prices fall to pre-war levels, while the Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supplies and threatens food costs.
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Business & Economy
Bpost Adds Home Alarm Systems to Post Office Services
Bpost partners with Verisure to offer home alarm systems at post offices, continuing its transformation into multi-service community hubs.
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Business & EconomyChina
2026 China Brand Forum in Xiong'an Focuses on Innovation
The 12th China Brand Forum in Xiong'an gathered policymakers and industry leaders to discuss brand development under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
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Business & Economy
Fed Holds Rates Steady in Warsh's First Meeting as Chair
The Fed held rates at 3.5%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair. The hawkish dot plot signals potential rate hikes amid 4.2% inflation.
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Business & EconomyTechnology
Fox Acquires Roku in $22 Billion Streaming Megadeal
Fox Corporation acquires Roku for $22 billion in a landmark cash-and-stock deal, creating the third-largest player in U.S. television by viewership share.
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Business & Economy
Lamborghini Opens Third Belgian Showroom in Knokke-Heist
Lamborghini opens its third Belgian showroom in Knokke-Heist. CEO Stephan Winkelmann attended the launch of the D'Ieteren-operated dealership.
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Business & EconomyTechnology
China Targets Online Defamation of Entrepreneurs in New Push
China releases a self-discipline convention targeting online defamation and abuse against entrepreneurs, with new rules on AI content.
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Business & EconomyTechnology
China Fines Ctrip and Six Other Train Ticket Platforms
Chinese regulators summoned Ctrip, Tongcheng, Qunar, Fliggy, Meituan and others for deceptive ticket sales, paid seat selection, and data privacy issues.
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Business & Economy
Wall Street Slides as AI Stocks Tumble on Iran War Jitters
Wall Street fell sharply on June 9 as AI stocks slid amid Iran conflict fears and a US helicopter downing near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Business & EconomyPolitics
Billionaire Wealth Surges as Musk Nears Trillionaire Status
Billionaire wealth is accumulating at an unprecedented rate, with Elon Musk on track to become the world's first trillionaire as SpaceX prepares its IPO.
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Business & Economy
U.S. Exports Rose 2.6% in April on Strait Closure Oil Demand
U.S. exports rose 2.6% in April to $327.1B, driven by record oil exports as the Strait of Hormuz closure boosted demand for American crude.
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Business & EconomyAutomotive
SAIC Motor to Build $232M Plant in Spain, Dodging EU Tariffs
Chinese automaker SAIC Motor will invest €200M in a Spanish plant for its MG brand, bypassing EU tariffs of 45.3% on Chinese-made EVs.
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Business & Economy
Caesars Entertainment Acquired by Fertitta in $17.6B Deal
Fertitta Entertainment acquires Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 billion, creating a hospitality and gaming giant with 60 casinos and 550+ restaurants.
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Business & Economy
ING, Pairi Daiza, Stellantis: Belgian Business in Flux
ING moves 3M customers to pricier accounts with Amazon Prime, Pairi Daiza rejects €11.5M subsidies, and Stellantis revives the Citroën 2CV as an EV.
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Business & EconomyPolitics
Detroit Bankruptcy Case Officially Closes After 13 Years
A federal judge has formally closed Detroit's historic bankruptcy case, ending 13 years of court oversight over the largest US municipal bankruptcy.
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