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CK Hutchison eyes 'major' Chinese investor for Panama ports deal
CK Hutchison eyes 'major' Chinese investor for Panama ports deal
by  AFP

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said Monday it was considering inviting a Chinese "major strategic investor" to join a US-led consortium negotiating the sale of its global ports business outside China, including operations at the Panama Canal.

Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook
Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook
by  AFP

Dutch brewer Heineken sold less beer in the first half of the year, it announced Monday, as a slump in sales in Europe and the US failed to offset better performance in Asia. Heineken said total sales were 14.2 billion euros in the first half year, compared with 14.8 billion euros in the first six months of 2024.

US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakers
US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakers
by  AFP

French wine producers, already reeling from a downturn in their market, still do not know how bitter a taste the US tariffs on wine will leave on their palates. Sunday's announcement of a trade deal between the United States and the European Union did not clear up what tariffs European wine and spirits producers will face in the United States.

What is the status of US tariff negotiations?
What is the status of US tariff negotiations?
by  AFP

US tariff negotiations with key trading partners have shifted into high gear as economies race to avoid steeper duties before an August 1 deadline. The twice-postponed deadline for duties to take effect is now Friday, August 1.

State of play in Trump's tariffs, threats and delays
State of play in Trump's tariffs, threats and delays
by  AFP

Dozens of economies including India, Canada and Mexico face threats of higher tariffs Friday if they fail to strike deals with Washington. - Global tariffs - US "reciprocal" tariffs -- imposed under legally contentious emergency powers -- are due to jump from 10 percent to various steeper levels for a list of dozens of economies come August 1, including South Korea, India and Taiwan.

George Lucas brings the force to Comic-Con in historic first visit
George Lucas brings the force to Comic-Con in historic first visit
by  AFP

Comic-Con fans pulled out their lightsabers Sunday to welcome "Star Wars" creator George Lucas to the prominent pop culture convention for the very first time. Comic-Con, which draws some 130,000 attendees, has become an important platform for movie studios and their stars to showcase the latest film and television offerings, especially those with a genre fan base.