International BusinessAsia
Taliban Courts Chinese Capital but Can't Keep Investors
Afghanistan's Taliban wants Chinese investment, but insecurity, taxes and opaque rules drove most of the nearly 10,000 Chinese businessmen to leave.
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International BusinessTrade
Philips Secures €186M Refund of US Customs Duties
Dutch healthcare tech giant Philips secures €186M US customs duty refund after Supreme Court ruling, boosting Q2 profits and lifting 2026 outlook.
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International BusinessEurope
France Passes Fast-Fashion Bill Targeting Shein and Temu
France's parliament passed a bill targeting ultra-fast fashion platforms Shein and Temu with penalties, advertising bans, and sustainability rules.
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International BusinessClimate
Europe's Heat Wave Sparks AC Crisis as Chinese Prices Triple
Record-breaking European heat wave triggers AC panic buying as Chinese-made units surge from €900 to €2,679, exposing Green Deal tensions.
—5 min read