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THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS (Related with: World Economic Forum) 2123/2005, North Mughaltooly by Lane, West Madarbari, P.S. Sadarghat, P.O: Bandar-4100,Chattogram, Bangladesh. China allows visitors from 50 countries to stay visa-free for 30 days: See the full list Story by Shillah Mwadosho China has published a list of 50 countries whose citizens are eligible for unilateral visa-free entry into mainland China under its short-stay exemption policy Eligible ordinary passport holders can stay for up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, exchange visits or transit The list includes countries from Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania, but no African country is included in the published list China has updated its list of countries whose citizens can enter mainland China without obtaining a visa in advance for eligible short-term visits. China publishes an official list of 50 nations cleared for unilateral visa-free entry. Photo: Getty Images. Source: Getty Images China publishes an official list of 50 nations cleared for unilateral visa-free entry. Photo: Getty Images. Source: Getty Images The policy, administered by China's National Immigration Administration in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, forms part of the country's efforts to facilitate international travel, tourism and business exchanges. Under the guidelines, eligible travelers holding ordinary passports can enter mainland China for up to 30 days without a visa, provided their visit falls within one of the permitted categories. Download WPS Office Free Download WPS Office Free WPS Office WPS Office · Sponsored call to action icon Countries eligible for visa-free entry into China The published list includes 50 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania. The eligible countries are: Andorra Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Canada Chile Croatia Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Kuwait Latvia Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malta Monaco Montenegro Netherlands New Zealand North Macedonia Norway Oman Peru Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Uruguay Republic of Korea (South Korea) The list includes 35 European countries, alongside eligible nations from Asia, the Americas and Oceania. No African country appears among the 50 countries listed in the announcement. What travelers can do during their visa-free stay Eligible ordinary passport holders may enter mainland China without a visa for the following purposes: Tourism: Visiting attractions and travelling for leisure. Business: Attending eligible business activities. Family visits: Visiting relatives. Exchange visits: Participating in qualifying exchange activities. Transit: Passing through China as part of a journey. Travelers should ensure that their intended activities fall within the categories covered by the exemption. How the 30-day stay is calculated China's National Immigration Administration states that the permitted stay is calculated from 00:00 (midnight) on the day following the traveler's date of entry. This calculation is important for visitors planning their departure dates, as the permitted period does not begin at the precise time they cross the border. The exemption applies to eligible ordinary passport holders and qualifying short-term visits. Travelers should check the latest official Chinese immigration guidance before departure to confirm that their nationality, travel purpose and intended length of stay meet the current requirements. Lawrence Wong Prime Minister of Singapore, Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC. Arrived in Doha for my first Official Visit to Qatar as Prime Minister. My visit comes at a time of considerable global uncertainty. It is all the more important for Singapore and Qatar to strengthen our partnerships and explore new opportunities to work together. Good to meet Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Doha. We discussed ways to deepen our partnership, including strengthening energy security & supply chain resilience, & exploring new opportunities in areas such as AI & digitalisation. We also exchanged views on developments in the Middle East. I expressed my appreciation for Qatar’s important role in facilitating dialogue & efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. We hope all parties will continue to pursue diplomacy & work towards lasting peace & stability. Looking forward to the discussions ahead and to building on our strong partnership & expanding cooperation between Singapore & Qatar. (📸: MDDI Photos by Sean Koh)

CPA:https://lnkd.in/p/gDYx3MBY Ashik Chowdhury • Following At national service as Chief Marketing Officer for Bangladesh 4h • Edited Bangladesh is getting ready to move trade at global speed. Today we appointed DP World to operate the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), which handles more than a third of the country's container traffic. The goal is clear: to raise NCT's performance to global standards. That means faster turnaround for shippers, more efficient use of our port assets, and better opportunities for our workforce. This is about more than a change of operator. It is a clear signal that Bangladesh is open for business and steadfast in pursuing its economic ambitions. My thanks to colleagues across government, our partners, and the public for their support. #Bangladesh #Trade #Ports #Investment Ashik Chowdhury • Following Contact info Ashik’s profile linkedin.com/in/ashikchowdhurycfa At national service as Chief Marketing Officer for Bangladesh 4h • Edited Bangladesh is getting ready to move trade at global speed. Today we appointed DP World to operate the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), which handles more than a third of the country's container traffic. The goal is clear: to raise NCT's performance to global standards. That means faster turnaround for shippers, more efficient use of our port assets, and better opportunities for our workforce. This is about more than a change of operator. It is a clear signal that Bangladesh is open for business and steadfast in pursuing its economic ambitions. 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All rights reserved. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7509207146580860929/?dashCommentUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_comment%3A%287511089163278905344%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7509207146580860929%29 Financial Times myFT Mitsubishi Corporation Partner Content Share C-suites Unplugged: Katsuya Nakanishi From local markets to the boardroom, one global CEO explains why the age of the middleman is over – and why volatility is the ultimate opportunity In a quiet meeting room in Tokyo overlooking the Imperial Palace, Katsuya Nakanishi leans back and reflects on how the meaning of trading house has changed. “When I joined in 1985,” says Nakanishi, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation, “we occupied the middle ground of the global supply chain as an intermediary, moving products from supplier to buyer.” Trading alone, he explains, soon proved unsustainable. So, the Japanese sogo shosha, or general trading houses, diversified – investing in and operating businesses. That shift, from trading to investment and business management, has defined Nakanishi’s four decades at Mitsubishi Corporation. “The company then and now may look similar on the surface,” he says. “But they are fundamentally different.” The term remains; the model does not. A longing for scale Nakanishi grew up in Osaka in a shopkeeping family. After university he entered a world of industrial scale: oil terminals, power plants and global commodity flows. The idea of working across continents appealed to him. “I wanted to work globally. And I wanted to achieve something big,” he says. Postings in Bogotá, Mexico City, New York and Dubai followed. “The postings and business experience I’ve had in places now described as sources of geopolitical risk have been extremely helpful in how I manage and make judgments,” he says. In Colombia, political risk became a lived reality. In Mexico during the Nafta years, he observed how the US border binds migration, narcotics and industry. From Dubai, he witnessed the effects of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Image He later led energy and infrastructure projects, including Mitsubishi Corporation’s 2020 acquisition of Dutch renewable energy company Eneco. From supply chain to value chain When Nakanishi became President and CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation in 2022, he inherited 10 business groups. His rise through the energy infrastructure division, including as head of the Power Solution segment, shaped his view of electricity generation: a midstream business linking upstream resources and downstream customers, converting gas, coal and oil into energy. Midstream may not be glamorous. But it connects upstream to downstream. And that, Nakanishi argues, is where strength lies. “Mitsubishi Corporation isn’t simply a collection of business segments,” Nakanishi says. “It is an integrated whole.” Image He rejects the notion of a sogo shosha as a mere supply-chain broker. The ambition is to build value chains, owning and linking businesses and assets across stages. Its core strength is to combine what he calls a “menu” of capabilities – power, LNG, chemicals, food distribution and retail – into new solutions. That approach was evident in January 2026, when Mitsubishi Corporation agreed to acquire Aethon’s shale gas business in the Haynesville formation in Louisiana and Texas, its first investment exceeding ¥1tn ($6.4bn). The deal was about structure as much as scale. Mitsubishi Corporation has long operated power generation assets in the US, historically buying gas from third parties, converting it into electricity and selling it on. With upstream gas now under its control, it can link assets more deliberately: not only gas to LNG for export, LNG to Europe through Eneco, but also gas to power, power to data centres, and gas to chemicals. “We have our own gas, our own LNG facility, our own power plants,” he says. “We connect the chain.” As demand rises from data centres and AI infrastructure, that flexibility matters. Natural gas, while not carbon-free, emits less CO₂ than coal, and supports more flexible grids. The ability to direct molecules and electrons across borders is, in Nakanishi’s view, central to what a trading house, or what he prefers to call an “integrated value company”, is designed to do. “It’s like individual cells forming a single body. Those elements reside within the body we call integrated strength,” he says. “They can include broad industry expertise, global network, intelligence, financial stability, talent base and trust. That is the message I most want to convey: let’s grow using that as the engine.” Courage and change Big deals require conviction. Nakanishi recalls the leap from his first ¥4bn ($25.6mn) investment to one worth ¥30bn ($192mn). “The courage required is completely different,” he says. Even when the final decision rested elsewhere, being the proposer meant owning the risk. Nakanishi wants that culture to endure. The company’s human capital vision, branded DEAR (Diversity, Energise, Accelerate, Reward), encourages early-career employees to cultivate curiosity and expertise. Image “Change creates opportunity,” Nakanishi says. AI, he argues, can act as a horizontal “skewer”, cutting across vertical silos such as logistics, retail, energy and finance. Companies with multiple silos, he suggests, may be well placed to recombine them. That thesis has attracted investors, including Berkshire Hathaway, which holds more than 10 per cent of Mitsubishi Corporation as of March 2026, alongside stakes in four other Japanese trading houses. By taking a stake in five trading houses, Nakanishi suggests, Berkshire gains exposure to multiple internal portfolios and the combinations across them. Given the breadth of Mitsubishi Corporation’s operations, communication with stakeholders - from global institutional investors to retail investors in Japan – has become increasingly important. “Through investor days, we engage in opportunities to communicate our strategy as clearly as possible,” Nakanishi says. He cites Japan’s new NISA scheme, a revamped tax-exempt investment programme, as one factor driving increased retail participation. “Given the diversity of our businesses, our portfolio can sometimes be perceived as complex,” he continues. “By providing careful explanations, investors gain a deeper understanding of the company, which in turn supports long-term shareholding.” Earning it on the ground Despite the talk of algorithms and asset classes, Nakanishi returns to where he began: experience. “In the AI era, answers pop out immediately,” he says. If research that once took hours now takes minutes, the time saved should be spent in the field. Quoting a Japanese idiom, he adds: “To earn things with your own feet, to feel things with your own skin - that is what matters.” For a leader whose worldview was shaped amid unrest in Colombia, border politics in Mexico and boardrooms across Europe, that mentality is not nostalgia. It is operating doctrine. 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So, the Japanese sogo shosha, or general trading houses, diversified – investing in and operating businesses. That shift, from trading to investment and business management, has defined Nakanishi’s four decades at Mitsubishi Corporation. “The company then and now may look similar on the surface,” he says. “But they are fundamentally different.” The term remains; the model does not. A longing for scale Nakanishi grew up in Osaka in a shopkeeping family. After university he entered a world of industrial scale: oil terminals, power plants and global commodity flows. The idea of working across continents appealed to him. “I wanted to work globally. And I wanted to achieve something big,” he says. Postings in Bogotá, Mexico City, New York and Dubai followed. “The postings and business experience I’ve had in places now described as sources of geopolitical risk have been extremely helpful in how I manage and make judgments,” he says. In Colombia, political risk became a lived reality. In Mexico during the Nafta years, he observed how the US border binds migration, narcotics and industry. From Dubai, he witnessed the effects of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Image He later led energy and infrastructure projects, including Mitsubishi Corporation’s 2020 acquisition of Dutch renewable energy company Eneco. From supply chain to value chain When Nakanishi became President and CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation in 2022, he inherited 10 business groups. His rise through the energy infrastructure division, including as head of the Power Solution segment, shaped his view of electricity generation: a midstream business linking upstream resources and downstream customers, converting gas, coal and oil into energy. Midstream may not be glamorous. But it connects upstream to downstream. And that, Nakanishi argues, is where strength lies. “Mitsubishi Corporation isn’t simply a collection of business segments,” Nakanishi says. “It is an integrated whole.” Image He rejects the notion of a sogo shosha as a mere supply-chain broker. The ambition is to build value chains, owning and linking businesses and assets across stages. Its core strength is to combine what he calls a “menu” of capabilities – power, LNG, chemicals, food distribution and retail – into new solutions. That approach was evident in January 2026, when Mitsubishi Corporation agreed to acquire Aethon’s shale gas business in the Haynesville formation in Louisiana and Texas, its first investment exceeding ¥1tn ($6.4bn). The deal was about structure as much as scale. Mitsubishi Corporation has long operated power generation assets in the US, historically buying gas from third parties, converting it into electricity and selling it on. With upstream gas now under its control, it can link assets more deliberately: not only gas to LNG for export, LNG to Europe through Eneco, but also gas to power, power to data centres, and gas to chemicals. “We have our own gas, our own LNG facility, our own power plants,” he says. “We connect the chain.” As demand rises from data centres and AI infrastructure, that flexibility matters. Natural gas, while not carbon-free, emits less CO₂ than coal, and supports more flexible grids. The ability to direct molecules and electrons across borders is, in Nakanishi’s view, central to what a trading house, or what he prefers to call an “integrated value company”, is designed to do. “It’s like individual cells forming a single body. Those elements reside within the body we call integrated strength,” he says. “They can include broad industry expertise, global network, intelligence, financial stability, talent base and trust. That is the message I most want to convey: let’s grow using that as the engine.” Courage and change Big deals require conviction. Nakanishi recalls the leap from his first ¥4bn ($25.6mn) investment to one worth ¥30bn ($192mn). “The courage required is completely different,” he says. Even when the final decision rested elsewhere, being the proposer meant owning the risk. Nakanishi wants that culture to endure. The company’s human capital vision, branded DEAR (Diversity, Energise, Accelerate, Reward), encourages early-career employees to cultivate curiosity and expertise. Image “Change creates opportunity,” Nakanishi says. AI, he argues, can act as a horizontal “skewer”, cutting across vertical silos such as logistics, retail, energy and finance. Companies with multiple silos, he suggests, may be well placed to recombine them. That thesis has attracted investors, including Berkshire Hathaway, which holds more than 10 per cent of Mitsubishi Corporation as of March 2026, alongside stakes in four other Japanese trading houses. By taking a stake in five trading houses, Nakanishi suggests, Berkshire gains exposure to multiple internal portfolios and the combinations across them. Given the breadth of Mitsubishi Corporation’s operations, communication with stakeholders - from global institutional investors to retail investors in Japan – has become increasingly important. “Through investor days, we engage in opportunities to communicate our strategy as clearly as possible,” Nakanishi says. He cites Japan’s new NISA scheme, a revamped tax-exempt investment programme, as one factor driving increased retail participation. “Given the diversity of our businesses, our portfolio can sometimes be perceived as complex,” he continues. “By providing careful explanations, investors gain a deeper understanding of the company, which in turn supports long-term shareholding.” Earning it on the ground Despite the talk of algorithms and asset classes, Nakanishi returns to where he began: experience. “In the AI era, answers pop out immediately,” he says. If research that once took hours now takes minutes, the time saved should be spent in the field. Quoting a Japanese idiom, he adds: “To earn things with your own feet, to feel things with your own skin - that is what matters.” For a leader whose worldview was shaped amid unrest in Colombia, border politics in Mexico and boardrooms across Europe, that mentality is not nostalgia. It is operating doctrine. 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Read More DP WORLD HANDLES RECORD BYD NEW ENERGY VEHICLE SHIPMENT TO CHILE 10 Sep 2026 DP WORLD HANDLES RECORD BYD NEW ENERGY VEHICLE SHIPMENT TO CHILE BYD delivers nearly 2,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles through DP World’s San Antonio terminal, reinforcing its position as Chile’s leading gateway for automotive imports Read More ATI AND DP WORLD COMMISSION SIX NEW HYBRID CRANES AT MANILA SOUTH HARBOUR 10 Sep 2026 ATI AND DP WORLD COMMISSION SIX NEW HYBRID CRANES AT MANILA SOUTH HARBOUR MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 10 September 2026 – Strategic partners DP World and Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have commissioned six state-of-the-art hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes at Manila South Harbour (MSH), strengthening the terminal’s capacity and supporting safer, more efficient and lower-emission operations. Manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. (ZPMC), the new-generation RTGs use hybrid technology to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. They are equipped with advanced safety and operating features, including automatic gantry steering, emergency stop systems, anti-sway technology, truck detection and chassis positioning. The cranes are also designed for future conversion to fully electric operations. Capable of stacking six containers high, the new hybrid equipment brings MSH’s RTG fleet to 29 units, further enhancing the terminal's ability to handle more cargo and supporting faster, safer truck turnaround. ATI and DP World’s latest investment builds on the continued modernisation of MSH through major seaside and landside infrastructure projects, new-generation cargo-handling equipment, digital technologies and systems upgrades. In early 2025, the partners inaugurated an extended Pier 3, equipped with two new quay cranes, among the largest in the Philippines. Together, these investments increased MSH’s annual container-handling capacity by nearly 40% from 1.45 million TEUs in 2021 to 2.0 million TEUs in 2025, reinforcing its role as one of the country’s major international trade gateways. The hybrid RTGs also support the partners’ broader drive towards more efficient, lower-emission port operations. In 2025, they introduced 15 fully electric Internal Transfer Vehicles (eITVs) at MSH, supported by quick-charging stations – a first for the Philippines. By the end of 2026, MSH is expected to deploy three electric empty container handlers, two electric reach stackers and an additional 15 eITVs. William Khoury, DP World APAC Vice President for Ports & Terminals Southeast Asia and ATI Director commented: “For 40 years, ATI has continuously invested in the infrastructure, technology and people that keep Philippine trade moving. Together with DP World, we are building on this strong foundation by investing in cleaner equipment, smarter technologies and more resilient infrastructure that will make our gateways safer, more efficient and sustainable into the future.” “Our goal is to help shape the next generation of Philippine trade infrastructure. By working closely with government and industry partners and investing across our ports and logistics network, we can strengthen the connections that Philippine businesses rely on to reach domestic and international markets.” The transformation of MSH is part of ATI and DP World’s wider investment programme across Manila, Batangas, Cavite and Laguna, focused on developing more competitive, resilient and future-ready trade infrastructure to support the long-term growth of the Philippine economy. Read More DP WORLD AND GULFCAP AFRICA ADVANCE MOMBASA INDUSTRIAL PARK INVESTMENT WITH SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT 9 Sep 2026 DP WORLD AND GULFCAP AFRICA ADVANCE MOMBASA INDUSTRIAL PARK INVESTMENT WITH SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT More than 60 local and international companies have expressed interest in the Special Economic Zone, which is expected to support more than 20,000 direct and indirect jobs when complete Read More DP WORLD’S SHIPPING SOLUTIONS NAMES ITS FIRST METHANOL DUAL-FUEL VESSEL, ADVANCING LOWER-EMISSION TRADE 31 Aug 2026 DP WORLD’S SHIPPING SOLUTIONS NAMES ITS FIRST METHANOL DUAL-FUEL VESSEL, ADVANCING LOWER-EMISSION TRADE Container ship DP World London strengthens DP World’s investment in lower-emission maritime transport Read More DP WORLD ACCELERATES CONTRACT LOGISTICS EXPANSION ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA WITH NEW WAREHOUSE IN MALAYSIA 20 Aug 2026 DP WORLD ACCELERATES CONTRACT LOGISTICS EXPANSION ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA WITH NEW WAREHOUSE IN MALAYSIA - New facility investment in Johor further expands DP World’s end-to-end supply chain capabilities across South Malaysia. - Its wider warehousing footprint continues to rapidly grow across Southeast Asia, supporting key industry verticals, including technology, fashion, automotive and industrial sectors. SINGAPORE – 20 August 2026: DP World today announced the opening of its latest warehouse in Johor, Malaysia, marking another milestone in the expansion of its integrated logistics network across Southeast Asia. The Johor warehouse is the first of two facilities planned for Malaysia, with a second warehouse in Kuala Lumpur scheduled to open later this year, further strengthening DP World's ability to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions in one of the region's fastest-growing logistics markets. Located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the new 11,514-square-metre dedicated warehouse strengthens DP World’s ability to deliver agile, efficient and reliable contract logistics solutions for customers operating in complex, time-sensitive supply chains. The facility provides fast, secure and scalable warehousing and inbound logistics operations while strengthening connectivity between Malaysia, Singapore and key regional trade corridors. Jeanie Tan, Chief Commercial Officer, Logistics, Asia Pacific at DP World, said: “The opening of our warehouse in Johor marks an important step in strengthening our growing logistics footprint across Southeast Asia. As we continue to invest in strategic logistics assets across the region, and connecting them to our existing network of ports and terminals, we are enhancing our ability to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions that help customers move goods more efficiently, reliably and resiliently. This facility will accelerate our Southeast Asia growth and build the capacity needed to support our customers’ long-term success.” Expanding the region’s integrated logistics network The Johor warehouse is the latest investment in DP World's strategy to build an integrated contract logistics network across Southeast Asia, enabling customers to benefit from greater connectivity, operational flexibility and supply chain resilience. In addition to the warehouses in Malaysia, DP World is launching warehouses in the Philippines, and in Thailand before end of the year. These investments build on a series of milestones across the broader Asia Pacific region, including the opening of DP World's first warehouse in Singapore in May 2025, which recently achieved TAPA FSR certification, as well as new logistics facility openings in Hong Kong SAR, China, Sydney, Australia, and Icheon, South Korea. Together with DP World's network of 16 ports and terminals across Asia Pacific, its expanding contract logistics platform is creating a seamlessly connected supply chain ecosystem that integrates ports, warehousing, inland transport through its Air, Ocean, LCL and Intermodal freight services. This enables DP World to deliver more agile, resilient and efficient end-to-end logistics solutions while supporting trade growth across Southeast Asia. Read More DP WORLD AND WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME DELIVER 5,000 TONNES OF RICE TO COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA 19 Aug 2026 DP WORLD AND WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME DELIVER 5,000 TONNES OF RICE TO COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA DP World and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have delivered 5,000 metric tonnes of rice to support humanitarian response operations in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda, helping vulnerable communities facing acute food insecurity. The shipments demonstrate how the two organisations are working together to strengthen humanitarian supply chains and improve access to essential food supplies in high-need communities. The consignments were delivered through DP World’s Shipping Solutions business (formerly Unifeeder), transporting essential food supplies from DP World’s Mundra Terminal, India, to its Port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The cargo will support WFP’s ongoing emergency food assistance programmes for vulnerable communities facing acute food insecurity. From Dar es Salaam, WFP transported the cargo overland through its regional logistics network to humanitarian operations in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The DRC is currently experiencing one of the world’s largest hunger crises, driven by conflict and displacement and compounded by the ongoing effects of the Ebola outbreak. More than 27 million people are facing acute food insecurity across the country. Burundi is also under growing humanitarian pressures following the arrival of families fleeing insecurity in eastern DRC, placing additional strain on vulnerable communities and local food systems. Rwanda continues to support refugees and asylum seekers from neighboring countries. The shipments will help sustain WFP’s life-saving operations and enable food assistance for more than 14,200 additional people for one month. By contributing in-kind logistics support, DP World is helping WFP extend the reach and efficiency of its humanitarian operations at a time when humanitarian needs continue to rise globally while funding constraints intensify. The shipments form part of a broader collaboration between DP World and WFP signed in 2025, to improve the efficiency, reach, and sustainability of humanitarian logistics networks. As part of the partnership, DP World’s Shipping Solutions is leveraging its growing network and agile fleet to support WFP with enhanced access to critical supplies for high-need communities. DP World’s Shipping Solutions operates a fleet of 100+ container vessels, connecting over 200 ports through its coastal, short-sea and feedering solutions, with more than 16,000 port calls a year. Beyond emergency response, DP World works to build more resilient supply chains that improve disaster preparedness, strengthen regional logistics capabilities and support long-term recovery efforts. By combining commercial logistics expertise with purpose-driven partnerships, DP World helps ensure that vital aid reaches communities faster, more reliably and at greater scale. Ganesh Raj, Global Chief Operating Officer, Marine Services, DP World, said: “At DP World, we play a vital role in keeping critical supplies moving when they are needed most. We are proud to support WFP’s life-saving work through our Shipping Solutions network to move 5,000 metric tonnes of rice to East Africa. This partnership shows what can be achieved when humanitarian expertise and global supply chain capability come together with a shared purpose.” Ayla Bajwa, Group Senior Vice President - Sustainability, DP World, said: “Trade has the power to improve lives, particularly when global logistics networks are mobilised to support communities facing significant challenges. By working alongside WFP, we are applying our expertise and infrastructure to help ensure vital food supplies reach those who need them most. This collaboration reflects our commitment to creating positive social impact through trade while supporting more resilient and inclusive supply chains.” Alex Marianelli, Director of Supply Chain, WFP, said: "As humanitarian needs continue to outpace available resources, partnerships like this are essential to ensuring that life-saving food assistance reaches communities facing hunger. We are grateful for DP World's support, which has helped us move vital food supplies more efficiently and extend life-saving assistance to thousands more families in need. This collaboration demonstrates how humanitarian organizations and the private sector can work together to strengthen supply chains and reach vulnerable communities with greater speed and reliability." By combining DP World’s global logistics capabilities with WFP’s humanitarian reach and operational expertise, the two organisations are working together to ensure critical food supplies reach communities in need — reliably, efficiently, and at scale. *WFP does not endorse any products or services. Read More DP WORLD ADVANCES SYRIA'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY THROUGH PORT OF TARTOUS MODERNISATION 17 Aug 2026 DP WORLD ADVANCES SYRIA'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY THROUGH PORT OF TARTOUS MODERNISATION DP WORLD ADVANCES SYRIA'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY THROUGH PORT OF TARTOUS MODERNISATIONTARTOUS, SYRIA – 17 AUGUST 2026 – DP World has reached a significant milestone in its US$800 million investment programme to transform the Port of Tartous, completing the delivery of three Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) that will strengthen Syria's trade infrastructure and support the country's economic recovery.The three cranes are expected to increase the port's cargo-handling capacity by approximately 40%, enabling faster vessel turnaround, improved operational efficiency and increased handling of containerised, bulk, and breakbulk cargo. The investment is designed to strengthen Syria's trade infrastructure, improve supply chain resilience and strengthen the foundation for long-term economic growth.The crane deliveries represent an important milestone under DP World's 30-year concession agreement to develop and operate the Port of Tartous. Over the coming years, the investment programme will continue, and include dredging works to accommodate larger vessels, the refurbishment of quay walls, the deployment of additional cargo-handling equipment, the introduction of digital technologies and the continued development of the local workforce.Fahad Al Banna, Chief Executive Officer, DP World Tartous, said: “This milestone represents much more than the delivery of new equipment. It reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Syria's economic recovery by rebuilding critical trade infrastructure. A modern port reduces the cost of doing business, attracts investment and creates skilled jobs.”Mohammad Shihab, Executive Vice President, DP World, Egypt and the Levant, added: “Strategically located on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, the Port of Tartous has the potential to become a vital trade and logistics gateway, connecting Syria with key regional markets including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye, while strengthening trade flows across the Eastern Mediterranean, the Gulf, Europe and North Africa. Our investment is therefore aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing supply chain bottlenecks and strengthening connectivity, and providing businesses with more reliable access to regional and global markets, while supporting the growth and competitiveness of industries across manufacturing, agriculture and commerce.”The next phase of the modernisation programme will include the deployment of additional cargo-handling equipment, including forklift trucks and reach stackers later this year, followed by nine additional light-duty mobile harbour cranes during 2027 and early 2028. A new quay crane is also planned for delivery in 2028.Alongside the deployment of new equipment, DP World will soon commence dredging works to deepen the harbour, while the refurbishment of the port’s quay walls is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. These infrastructure improvements will enhance the port’s capacity to accommodate larger vessels, improve operational safety and efficiency, and reinforce Tartous’ role as a key gateway supporting Syria’s growing trade and economic recovery.DP World's long-term investment extends well beyond port operations. By modernising critical maritime infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, creating skilled employment, and enabling more efficient trade, the company is helping restore Syria's position as a regional trading hub. The transformation of the Port of Tartous will attract investment, support businesses, and strengthen Syria's role as a gateway for regional and international trade, reinforcing DP World's purpose of making trade flow to change what's possible for customers, communities, and economies. Read More DP WORLD MARKS 20 YEARS OF TRANSFORMING TRADE AND DRIVING GROWTH IN PERU 13 Aug 2026 DP WORLD MARKS 20 YEARS OF TRANSFORMING TRADE AND DRIVING GROWTH IN PERU Two decades of investment have transformed Callao into Peru’s leading container terminal, connecting the country's businesses with global markets. Read More DP WORLD REVENUE RISES 13.1% TO $12.7 BILLION AS GLOBAL PORTFOLIO NAVIGATES TRADE DISRUPTION 13 Aug 2026 DP WORLD REVENUE RISES 13.1% TO $12.7 BILLION AS GLOBAL PORTFOLIO NAVIGATES TRADE DISRUPTION Global network delivers growth despite disruption to Middle East trade flows Read More DP WORLD GROWS UK LOGISTICS OPERATIONS WITH TRANSFER OF SIX UK GROCERY SITES FROM GXO 6 Aug 2026 DP WORLD GROWS UK LOGISTICS OPERATIONS WITH TRANSFER OF SIX UK GROCERY SITES FROM GXO LONDON, United Kingdom – 6 August 2026: DP World has reached an agreement with GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) for the transfer of six contract logistics sites serving grocery customers, with more than two million square feet of warehouse capacity and 2,000 personnel. GXO’s transfer of the sites was a regulatory condition to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) approval of GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton, and has been approved by the CMA. The sites, five in England and one in Northern Ireland, serve Asda, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op and will transfer to DP World in September. More than 2,000 employees will join DP World’s UK operations, which include major container ports at London Gateway and Southampton, logistics, freight forwarding and marine services. GXO will retain transport operations at all applicable sites. The agreement marks a significant milestone in DP World's growth, expanding its contract logistics footprint in the UK and strengthening its ability to provide integrated supply chain solutions for customers in the grocery, retail and consumer sectors. The six facilities add approximately two million square feet of warehouse capacity to DP World's UK network, and provide services for ambient, chilled, frozen, and bonded storage capabilities to support the grocery customer needs. The addition enhances DP World's national distribution footprint, creating a stronger platform to support customers through every stage of the supply chain, from port and terminal operations through to vast warehousing. The sites play a critical role in supplying grocery products to communities across the UK, serving out-of-town supermarkets, branded convenience and neighbourhood stores. Some 46,000 unique products will be stored at the warehouses. Angela Howard, Vice President, Contract Logistics, North Europe at DP World, said: “We are delighted to welcome these six sites and the talented teams who operate them into DP World. They support some of the UK's best-known grocery retailers and play a vital role in keeping products moving efficiently through complex supply chains every day. “For our customers, it will be business as usual, backed by the strength, scale and investment of a global logistics business. By adding these operations to our network, we are expanding our ability to provide seamless supply chain solutions that connect ports, transport, warehousing and distribution through a single, integrated platform. “This is an important step in our ambition to build a truly end-to-end logistics offering across the UK and Europe. It strengthens our presence in key retail and consumer markets, broadens our geographic reach and further enhances our ability to create value for customers.” The agreement reflects DP World's continued growth in the UK logistics sector and its commitment to helping customers build more resilient, efficient and connected supply chains. By combining these new facilities with its existing infrastructure and logistics services, DP World is further strengthening its position as a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions in the UK and across Europe. Read More DP WORLD EXPANDS COLD CHAIN CAPABILITIES WITH NEW €48m ANTWERP HUB 5 Aug 2026 DP WORLD EXPANDS COLD CHAIN CAPABILITIES WITH NEW €48m ANTWERP HUB Huge investment to boost capabilities supporting customers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, perishables and other specialist industries Read More DP WORLD PILOTS INTERMODAL CORRIDOR FOR FINISHED VEHICLES BETWEEN WESTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE 4 Aug 2026 DP WORLD PILOTS INTERMODAL CORRIDOR FOR FINISHED VEHICLES BETWEEN WESTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE Aiud in Romania to become a hub for finished vehicle distribution across Southeastern Europe. Rail service cuts emissions while improving cost certainty and predictability Read More DP WORLD AND BALCO AUSTRALIA SIGN NEW MULTI-YEAR LOGISTICS AGREEMENT 4 Aug 2026 DP WORLD AND BALCO AUSTRALIA SIGN NEW MULTI-YEAR LOGISTICS AGREEMENT The agreement will strengthen the efficiency and resilience of Australia’s global supply chain for premium forage products Read More 1 2 3 4 5 ... 36 DPWORLD(Opens in a new tab) Solutions End to End Services Freight Forwarding Contract Logistics Market Access Economic Zones Ports & Terminals Industries Automotive Chemicals FMCG Healthcare Industrials Perishables Retail Technology QUICK LINKS Sustainability Case Studies Insights News Self-service Tools Glossary Freight Routes COMPANY About Us Our Leadership Our Governance Our Locations Investors Partnerships Careers Contact & Support CONNECTED DryDocks.gov.ae(Opens in a new tab) Trade Finance Tuesday, 15th Day of September, 2926 Invest in the future of Gaza. It is the biggest act of resistance. Displacement is not only the result of bombs. It is also the result of emptying a place of livelihoods. When shops close and wages vanish, people are pushed toward leaving. Bidhra exists to refuse that logic — not with slogans, but with businesses on the ground. The most powerful answer to “no future” is a future that can be built here: a workshop that opens, a wage that is earned, a family that can eat from work done in Gaza. That is why investing in Palestinian businesses is not a side gesture. It is the biggest act of resistance available to those who reject the billboard. Bidhra turns aid into Palestinian enterprises: small shops and workshops that feed families, serve the local community, and give people a concrete reason to remain and rebuild. The first project is a woodworking shop. We are a few hundred euros away from the $4,500 goal — close enough to complete the fund, build the shop, and start operations. This is not charity as an endpoint. It is an investment in staying power — skills, income, and hope that belong to the land itself. Even €10 can change the outcome. This last gap is small enough that many modest investments, together, can open the shop. If Qawl’s members close that gap — by investing or by sharing the campaign — the first workshop can open, and a model can start that others can follow. গাজার ভবিষ্যতে বিনিয়োগ করুন। এটিই প্রতিরোধের সবচেয়ে বড় উপায়। উচ্ছেদ বা বাস্তুচ্যুতি কেবল বোমার কারণেই ঘটে না; জীবিকার উৎস হারিয়ে ফেলার ফলেও মানুষ ভিটেমাটি ছাড়তে বাধ্য হয়। দোকানপাট বন্ধ হয়ে গেলে এবং আয়ের পথ হারিয়ে গেলে মানুষ এলাকা ছেড়ে চলে যেতে বাধ্য হয়। ‘বিদ্রা’ (Bidhra)—স্রেফ স্লোগান দিয়ে নয়, বরং বাস্তবে ব্যবসায়িক উদ্যোগ গড়ে তোলার মাধ্যমে—এই পরিস্থিতির বিরুদ্ধে রুখে দাঁড়ায়। ‘কোনো ভবিষ্যৎ নেই’—এই ধারণার সবচেয়ে জোরালো জবাব হলো এমন এক ভবিষ্যৎ যা এখানেই গড়ে তোলা সম্ভব: একটি কর্মশালা চালু হওয়া, উপার্জনের সুযোগ তৈরি হওয়া এবং গাজায় কাজের মাধ্যমে একটি পরিবারের অন্নসংস্থান হওয়া। এ কারণেই ফিলিস্তিনি ব্যবসায় বিনিয়োগ করা কোনো সাধারণ বা গৌণ বিষয় নয়; যারা কেবল ওপর-দেখানো প্রচারণাকে (বিলবোর্ডকে) প্রত্যাখ্যান করেন, তাদের জন্য এটিই প্রতিরোধের সবচেয়ে বড় হাতিয়ার। ‘বিদ্রা’ সহায়তা বা অনুদানকে ফিলিস্তিনি ব্যবসায়িক উদ্যোগে রূপান্তর করে—এমন সব ছোট দোকান ও কর্মশালা গড়ে তোলে যা পরিবারের মুখে অন্ন তুলে দেয়, স্থানীয় সম্প্রদায়ের সেবা করে এবং মানুষকে নিজ ভূমিতে টিকে থাকার ও নতুন করে গড়ে তোলার বাস্তব কারণ জোগায়। আমাদের প্রথম প্রকল্পটি হলো একটি কাঠের কাজের কর্মশালা (ওয়ার্কশপ)। ৪,৫০০ ডলারের লক্ষ্যমাত্রা পূরণে আমরা এখন মাত্র কয়েকশ ইউরো পিছিয়ে আছি—অর্থাৎ তহবিল সংগ্রহ সম্পন্ন করা, দোকানটি তৈরি করা এবং কার্যক্রম শুরু করার খুব কাছাকাছি আমরা পৌঁছে গেছি। এটি কেবলই কোনো দাতব্য কার্যক্রম নয় যার উদ্দেশ্য এখানেই শেষ হয়ে যায়; বরং এটি টিকে থাকার সক্ষমতায়—অর্থাৎ দক্ষতা, আয় এবং এমন এক আশায়—বিনিয়োগ, যা এই ভূমিরই নিজস্ব সম্পদ। মাত্র ১০ ইউরোও পরিস্থিতির মোড় ঘুরিয়ে দিতে পারে। লক্ষ্যমাত্রার এই শেষ ঘাটতিটি এতটাই সামান্য যে, অনেকগুলো ছোট ছোট বিনিয়োগের সমষ্টিই দোকানটি চালু করার জন্য যথেষ্ট হতে পারে। ‘কাউল’ (Qawl)-এর সদস্যরা যদি বিনিয়োগের মাধ্যমে কিংবা এই প্রচারণাকে ছড়িয়ে দেওয়ার মাধ্যমে সেই ঘাটতিটুকু পূরণ করেন, তবেই প্রথম কর্মশালাটি চালু করা সম্ভব হবে এবং এমন একটি মডেল তৈরি হবে যা অন্যরা অনুসরণ করতে পারবে। Wednesday, 9th Day of September,2026 Saudi Arabia makes major change to job application rules Saudi Arabia has launched a number of new reforms and regulations designed to transform the labour market in the country Dubai Airport Smart immigration Gates Inside Dubai’s new mobile immigration service that processes passengers in seconds Mobile deployment removes dependence on a fixed immigration desk for that individual transaction damir-babacic-NnRv949hZ1Q-unsplash-1-1536x1024 Dubai Metro Gold Line: RTA extends deadline for contractors until October 9 The Gold Line will increase the length of the Dubai Metro by 35 per cent and is scheduled to be completed by 2032 Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority Abu Dhabi Police rush to scene of factory fire Emergency services were quick to the scene James Henderson, Chief Executive at Bell Pottinger ‘My vanity cost me $50 million’: The PR titan who lost his fortune in Bell Pottinger’s collapse James Henderson tells Arabian Business how the world-famous agency was destroyed by a political scandal, why he should never have bought it and what six years of legal and financial turmoil taught him about surviving a crisis Public Investment Fund (PIF) Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches real estate company to build up east coast The plan to redevelop the east coast of Saudi Arabia will see the construction of over 16,000 homes VFS global scam alert Visa fraud warning: VFS Global says more than 900 scam sites taken down VFS Global is warning against requests for personal information through social media, email, SMS or telephone calls Anjum Hotel Makkah Address: Umm Al Qura St, P.O. 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People start wondering what happens after this – but the people who were prepared for that question right from the start are excited. Because for them, the event has become a turning point. On the blog this week, we’ve been writing about two very different stories from LEAP 2025. One centred on AI infrastructure operating at enormous scale, and the other began with a simple interaction between a passer-by and a QR code printed on a t-shirt. Groq and Telo AI approached LEAP with the same understanding: opportunity moves faster when preparation is already in place. From an MoU to AI infrastructure at scale Groq’s story illustrates this at infrastructure scale. The company specialises in AI inference (the stage where trained AI models generate responses in real time). As AI systems move from experimentation into everyday enterprise use, inference has become increasingly important because it determines how quickly, reliably, and affordably those systems can operate. Groq’s LEAP journey: First appeared on the LEAP stage in 2024, where the company signed a memorandum of understanding in Saudi Arabia. One year later at LEAP 2025, Groq announced a $1.5 billion Saudi commitment to expand its AI inference infrastructure footprint. Also in 2025, demonstrated live AI inference from its Dammam data centre, including ALLaM, the Arabic-first large language model developed by the Saudi Data and AI Authority. The thing that stands out to us in that sequence is how visible the progression became. A public announcement evolved into operational infrastructure, demonstrated live in front of investors, enterprises, and policymakers gathered in Riyadh. A QR code, a conversation, a pilot On a completely different scale, Telo AI followed a similar principle. The company came to LEAP with its enterprise AI call agents. But instead of relying on long explanations about what the technology could eventually become, the team created an immediate experience – with QR codes printed on staff t-shirts, which connected attendees directly to a live AI call interaction. Chohan said: “The QR campaign was one of the most valuable experiments we ran. What we learned is that buyers don’t want to be told about AI, they want to experience it instantly.” That design choice changed how people interacted with the company. Conversations started with a real experience of the product. And Telo AI carried the same approach into its follow-up process after the event – quickly launching pilots and tailored use cases. “We treated every conversation at LEAP as the start of a sales process, not the end of one.” So what could four days at LEAP change for you? If you come with a clear sense of what you want LEAP to do for you, you can compress months of relationship-building into a few focused days. A single conversation can become a pilot project. A product demonstration can lead to investor interest. An introduction in Riyadh can open the door to an entirely new market. Because LEAP brings together the people startups spend most of the year trying to reach separately: enterprise buyers, government stakeholders, investors, infrastructure partners, media, and founders building at the edge of fast-moving industries. And when those groups are all together in the same place, it’s a real opportunity to fast-track your goals. The companies that gain the most from LEAP tend to understand this before they arrive. They come with meetings already booked, target accounts already identified, and demonstrations ready to run in real time. They think carefully about what happens after the first interaction, because they know the event itself is only the beginning of the process. Groq used LEAP to make infrastructure progress visible to the market at exactly the right moment in the AI cycle. 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The UK-Gulf brain drain could accelerate The Gulf may be among the biggest beneficiaries if Burnham, 56, pursues a more interventionist economic agenda. Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group, warned that proposals including a possible annual land value tax, higher public spending and greater state involvement in domestic infrastructure risk accelerating the departure of wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs. The warning comes after the UK recorded a net loss of around 16,500 millionaires in 2025, taking an estimated $91.8bn in wealth overseas, according to Henley & Partners. “We’re already watching British nationals, not just foreign non-doms, actively plan their exit in numbers we haven’t seen before,” Green said. For Gulf financial centres including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha, any renewed wave of wealth migration could reinforce their appeal as global hubs offering lower taxes, political stability and expanding investment opportunities. Green argued that combining property tax reforms with wider state intervention could become “the biggest wealth flight in a generation”. Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister after succumbing to political pressure Defence and regional security remain central Burnham inherits a UK-Gulf relationship increasingly defined by defence cooperation. Under Starmer, the UK strengthened military ties across the region while playing an active role during the recent Iran conflict and continuing security cooperation around the Strait of Hormuz. Washington, meanwhile, is expected to press Burnham to increase UK defence spending even further, with US President Donald Trump reportedly seeking stronger commitments from European allies.

North Sea energy policy One of the first policy areas attracting attention internationally is the UK’s energy strategy, with Ed Miliband widely tipped to take over as Chancellor of the Exchequer. This may seem like a domestic issue, given North Sea production represents such a small part of global supply, but continued constraints would reinforce the UK’s reliance on imported energy from the Gulf. Burnham’s position on this issue, therefore, could have serious ramifications on the region whether he chooses to capitalise on North Sea stocks or not.ASEAN ministers meeting, Indonesia rates decision, South Korea GDP Inbox Your Week in Asia: Nikkei Asia Unsubscribe 5:37 AM (9 hours ago) to me Andy Burnham is expected to formally take office as UK Prime Minister next week in a Westminster reshuffle that will trigger ripple effects across the Gulf. The former Mayor of Greater Manchester has waltzed unopposed in the race to replace Keir Starmer, with King Charles III set to invite him to form a government at Buckingham Palace on Monday. Gulf leaders are expected to prioritise continuity over personality, with the UK seen as a key trade partner and strategic ally, but questions remain. Burnham’s approach to tax, energy, foreign policy and investment will be under particular scrutiny, given all carry significant implications for the region. The UK-Gulf brain drain could accelerate The Gulf may be among the biggest beneficiaries if Burnham, 56, pursues a more interventionist economic agenda. Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group, warned that proposals including a possible annual land value tax, higher public spending and greater state involvement in domestic infrastructure risk accelerating the departure of wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs. The warning comes after the UK recorded a net loss of around 16,500 millionaires in 2025, taking an estimated $91.8bn in wealth overseas, according to Henley & Partners. “We’re already watching British nationals, not just foreign non-doms, actively plan their exit in numbers we haven’t seen before,” Green said. For Gulf financial centres including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha, any renewed wave of wealth migration could reinforce their appeal as global hubs offering lower taxes, political stability and expanding investment opportunities. Green argued that combining property tax reforms with wider state intervention could become “the biggest wealth flight in a generation”. Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister after succumbing to political pressure Defence and regional security remain central Burnham inherits a UK-Gulf relationship increasingly defined by defence cooperation. Under Starmer, the UK strengthened military ties across the region while playing an active role during the recent Iran conflict and continuing security cooperation around the Strait of Hormuz. Washington, meanwhile, is expected to press Burnham to increase UK defence spending even further, with US President Donald Trump reportedly seeking stronger commitments from European allies. North Sea energy policy One of the first policy areas attracting attention internationally is the UK’s energy strategy, with Ed Miliband widely tipped to take over as Chancellor of the Exchequer. This may seem like a domestic issue, given North Sea production represents such a small part of global supply, but continued constraints would reinforce the UK’s reliance on imported energy from the Gulf. Burnham’s position on this issue, therefore, could have serious ramifications on the region whether he chooses to capitalise on North Sea stocks or not. All Newsletters | View in browser

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Get the best of our coverage of Asia and much more by following us on X, where our handle is @NikkeiAsia. We are also on Bluesky with the handle @asia.nikkei.com. MONDAY AirBorneo's inaugural flight Malaysia's new regional airline, AirBorneo, will make its inaugural flight to Kuala Lumpur from Kuching on Borneo. The carrier, formerly known as MASwings, will start operations with two leased Boeing 737-800s and expand its fleet to 17 jets by 2030. Data: Malaysia trade TUESDAY ASEAN foreign ministers meeting Top diplomats head to Manila for a series of meetings to discuss ASEAN's approach to the energy crisis, Myanmar, the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict and the South China Sea code of conduct. WEDNESDAY Indonesia rates decision Bank Indonesia has continued to raise its benchmark interest rates, including through an emergency hike last month, following the weakening of the rupiah, which has hit record lows several times in recent months. Bank Indonesia Gov. 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Data: Singapore inflation FRIDAY Anniversary of Thai-Cambodia conflict Thailand and Cambodia commemorate the confrontation that led to fighting between the countries on July 24, 2025. The conflict continued until the two governments subsequently agreed to an unconditional ceasefire on July 28, 2025. Data: Japan inflation, India purchasing managers index, Thailand trade 1 of 11,133 Summer adventures on Asia's waterways Inbox Nikkei Asia Unsubscribe 12:07 PM (3 hours ago) to me All Newsletters | View in browser Nikkei Asia Subscribe for $1 Special Edition July 20, 2026 Summer adventures on Asia's waterways For many around the world, summer brings thoughts of water -- beach days, river adventures and island escapes. With that in mind, we have curated a list of Life & Arts stories that explore Asia's waterways, from remote Indonesian islands and South Korea's lesser-known coastlines to Japan's rushing rivers and the rich ecosystems of the Mekong Delta. Dive into these six stories to inspire your next journey: Kayaking through Indonesia's remote archipelago RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia -- The first law of the pilgrim is that the greater the effort spent getting to the destination, the greater the reward. Raja Ampat (Four Kings) is an archipelago of four large islands and 606 smaller ones in Indonesia's eastern province of Southwest Papua. Its waters harbor 1,320 fish species, 537 kinds of coral and one of the richest marine ecosystems on Earth. Blue whales can also be seen. Read more Exploring Sabah, Borneo's 'land below the wind' KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia -- Agnes Keith, an American author who lived nearly a century ago in Sandakan, in the British protectorate of North Borneo -- now the Malaysian state of Sabah -- had a way with words. She described a 1937 party to celebrate the coronation of Britain's King George VI thus: "There are the pagan tribes of Borneo and the ladies of [the colonial town], drinking tea and eating cakes together ... And there in that scene too fantastic for fiction breathes the real heart of a non-racial empire that mankind could, if he would, build today." Read more Delving deep into Vietnam's Mekong Delta HO CHI MINH CITY -- From its first gurgles in the mountains of Tibet, the Mekong River winds its way for more than 4,000 kilometers through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. It then splits into nine channels in a region known as Cuu Long (Nine Dragons) to the Vietnamese, and "the rice bowl of Vietnam" to outsiders. Read more Rocks, paper and white-water rafts: 10 short trips from Tokyo TOKYO -- I lived in London for many years, but to my shame I never visited Canterbury, home to a cathedral that was already old when Geoffrey Chaucer wrote the short-story collection "The Canterbury Tales" in the 14th century. Fast trains take less than an hour from the capital, so this is a bit like a Tokyo resident having never been to nearby Yokohama or Kamakura. 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