World/International

As the AI arms race heats up, the U.S. and China are leaning into longer work weeks. Marketplace’s Jennifer Pak takes us behind the scenes of China’s ‘007’ work schedule.

France's President Macron says he is creating a “war economy,” and a number of civilian factories have been retooled to make weapons and munitions.

From the BBC World Service: Rolls-Royce’s CEO discusses the goal of becoming the UK's highest-valued company.

The extended tariff deadline doesn’t help with planning certainty.

From the BBC World Service: Just hours before massive tariffs were due to take effect, the United States and China postponed the hike for another 90 days.

New vessel orders were down more than 50% in the first half of this year, compared to the first half last year according to Clarksons, a ship brokerage.

President Donald Trump has increased tariffs as India continues to buy cheap Russian oil.

From the BBC World Service: Tesla is looking to enter the UK energy market as the company continues to diversify its offerings in addition to electric vehicles.

Fitch Ratings cut its outlook on banks in South Korea, Mexico, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

From the BBC World Service: The pharmaceutical industry is still waiting to see what duties they’ll be hit with, but Switzerland-based Sandoz says the duties won't get them to move manufacturing to the U.S.