Business

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View from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan and Russia expand business ties with more than $6 billion in joint projects

Uzbekistan and Russia have a portfolio of more than 200 joint projects worth almost $6 billion, as the two countries continue to expand regional and business ties. The projects were discussed during the third meeting of the Council of Regions of Russia and Uzbekistan, held in Fergana, Uzbekistan.

Investment event in Azerbaijan attracts new investment and deals

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Business

Investment event in Azerbaijan attracts new investment and deals

Baku is hosting the second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum (AIIF 2026) and it’s attracting more interest this year, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister told AnewZ. “The agenda is very impressive. More guests, more interest,” he said.

End of an Era: Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

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Warren Buffet Hands Over

End of an Era: Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of one of the most influential leadership tenures in corporate history and completing a succession process that has been years in the making.

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen approves major overhaul as 100,000 jobs face cuts

Volkswagen’s supervisory board has approved a major overhaul aimed at cutting 100,000 jobs by 2030 as the German carmaker battles weaker sales, falling profits and intensifying global competition.

Chinese Premier Urges U.S. Firms to Deepen China Investment, Pledges to Address Concerns

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U.S.-China Business

Chinese Premier Urges U.S. Firms to Deepen China Investment, Pledges to Address Concerns

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on American companies to expand their presence in China and pledged that Beijing would address their "reasonable concerns," as China looks to stabilise trade ties with Washington ahead of President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the U.S. later this month

Tim Cook hands the reins of Apple to John Ternus after 15 years as CEO

Apple is entering a new era as Tim Cook steps down as chief executive after 15 years at the helm, handing the technology giant's leadership to longtime executive John Ternus.

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Job cuts

Union vows resistance as Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts

Volkswagen is heading towards a decisive showdown with labour representatives as Germany's largest carmaker weighs sweeping restructuring measures that could lead to factory closures and tens of thousands of job losses.

Islamic finance goes global as Uzbekistan opens the door

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View from Uzbekistan

Islamic finance goes global as Uzbekistan opens the door

Once associated mainly with Muslim-majority countries, Islamic finance has become a global industry. Its assets reached around $5.98 trillion in 2024, according to ICD-LSEG, as more countries explore Shariah-compliant finance.

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Shein

Shein’s $100 billion heyday fades as Hong Kong IPO values it at up to $27 billion

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is seeking to raise up to $1.77 billion in a Hong Kong IPO after its valuation fell around 70 per cent from its private-market peak four years ago.

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Business Europe

Business Europe: Barcelona, tokenisation and the future of finance

AnewZ Business Europe, a new weekday programme, takes viewers inside companies driving growth and innovation across the continent, with Brickken CEO Edwin Mata joining the programme for its first episode with host Chief Global Editor Guy Shone. The show airs every Friday.

Azerbaijan exports to Armenia reach $17.4 million as trade links grow

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Azerbaijan Armenia

Azerbaijan exports to Armenia reach $17.4 million as trade links grow

Azerbaijan exported goods worth $17.372 million to Armenia between January and July 2026, according to data from the State Customs Committee, as commercial ties between the two South Caucasus neighbours showed signs of expansion.

Palantir revenue surges 93 per cent despite criticism over support for Israel’s Gaza war

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Business

Palantir revenue surges 93 per cent despite criticism over support for Israel’s Gaza war

U.S. data analytics firm Palantir Technologies has reported a 93 per cent year-on-year jump in second-quarter revenue, even as the company faces continued criticism over its work with Israel's military and allegations linking its technology to the war in Gaza.a.

Middle Corridor trade offers Georgia path to higher-value growth, ADB says

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ADB

Middle Corridor trade offers Georgia path to higher-value growth, ADB says

Rising trade across the Caspian Sea is strengthening Georgia’s role as a logistics hub and could help the country develop higher-value industries, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Ford raises 2026 outlook after stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings

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Automotive industry

Ford raises 2026 outlook after stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings

Ford raised its full-year earnings forecast after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter adjusted profit, as resilient demand for its vehicles and operational improvements helped offset tariff-related costs.

Paramount agrees to pause $110bn Warner Bros deal while case plays out

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Film industry

Paramount agrees to pause $110bn Warner Bros deal while case plays out

Paramount Skydance agreed to pause its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery until after a ruling on a challenge by states to the deal, plunging the $110 billion deal into further uncertainty.

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

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Industry

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

China's Foreign Ministry has said it is closely monitoring the United Kingdom's nationalisation ‌of British Steel. Prior to the British government fully taking over the loss-making company on Thursday, it was previously owned by Chinese private steelmaker Jingye.

AI shopping tool Phia accused of affiliate commission 'cookie stuffing'

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AI startup

AI shopping tool Phia accused of affiliate commission 'cookie stuffing'

AI-powered shopping assistant Phia has been accused of using "cookie stuffing" to claim affiliate commissions for purchases it did not generate, according to a Bloomberg investigation. The company says the issue has now been resolved.

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

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Industry

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

The UK government has nationalised British Steel, taking full ownership of the country's only primary steelmaker from its Chinese owners to safeguard the future of the UK's steel industry.

Small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips shipped to China, U.S. says

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Nvidia Chips To China

Small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips shipped to China, U.S. says

A senior U.S. commerce official told lawmakers on Tuesday that only a small number of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips have been shipped to China so far, as scrutiny grows over Washington's export controls on advanced technology.