24 m. ago Private Equity Veteran ShawKwei Is Shunning China Investments

ShawKwei & Partners, one of Hong Kong oldest private equity firms that three years ago decamped for rival Singapore, is staying away from China despite a more bullish sentiment growing toward the world’s second largest economy.

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5 h. ago Terry Glavin: Resist striking a ‘devil’s bargain’ with Beijing

The long-term costs of forging stronger ties with China would outweigh any benefit to Canada

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6 h. ago Trump denies plan to fire Jerome Powell after floating the idea

The events marked the latest turn in the long-running saga between Trump and Powell

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6 h. ago Largo Physical Vanadium Validates its Unique Leasing Model with 48 MWh Flow Battery Electrolyte Lease; Storion Energy–TerraFlow Energy Supply Agreement Supports Growth

Storion–TerraFlow strategic supply agreement to advance vanadium flow battery adoption in the U.S., starting with major 48 MWh Texas flow battery project Electrolyte lease agreement further validates LPV’s unique vanadium leasing model with first flow battery project; expected to commence early 2027 TORONTO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Largo Physical Vanadium Corp. (“LPV” or […]

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6 h. ago Faced with geopolitics and trade war, US companies in China report record

WASHINGTON (AP) — American companies in China are reporting record-low new investment plans for this year and declining confidence in profits, while uncertainty in U.S.-China relations and President Donald Trump’s tariffs have become their top concerns, according to a business survey released Wednesday. The companies are also challenged by China’s slowing economy, where weak domestic […]

Economics

7 h. ago Chris Cuomo slams AOC as ‘symbol of the demise of the Democratic Party’

If the U.S. Democratic Party is spiralling, blame Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. That’s according to Chris Cuomo, who said on his podcast on Tuesday that the New York congresswoman is a “symbol of the demise” of the Democrats and urged the party to move on from her. The Chris Cuomo Project host pointed out that “woke” Ocasio-Cortez is […]

Culture

8 h. ago Canada to target steel originating from China with new tariffs

The prime minister said Canada must rely more on 'Canadian steel, for Canadian projects'

Economics

9 h. ago Labubu not the first toy craze, and certainly won’t be the last

Pop Mart has struck it rich. The Chinese company that caters to toy connoisseurs and influencers said this week that it expects profit for the first six months of this year to jump by at least 350% compared with the prior-year period, largely because of its smash hit plush toy, the Labubu. Pop Mart joins […]

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9 h. ago Boutique rental project breaks ground on former Sony store lot

Mixed use building to make the most of the Beltline setting.

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10 h. ago Waterton Mining Secures Key Federal Approval for Spring Valley Project, Advancing U.S. Mining Policy and Unlocking Long

RENO, Nev., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Waterton Mining is pleased to announce that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management has taken major action by signing the Record of Decision (ROD) for its Spring Valley Project, the largest independent gold mine in the country. Located in Northern Nevada, Spring Valley will deliver transformative economic […]

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10 h. ago Interactive Brokers Unveils Investment Themes Tool to Turn Market Trends into Smarter Trades

New discovery feature helps investors quickly explore market trends, compare companies, and find opportunities GREENWICH, Conn. — Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, announced the release of Investment Themes, an intuitive discovery tool powered by Reflexivity that investors can use to move from market trends to actionable trade ideas more quickly and […]

Economics

10 h. ago Donald Trump reaps US$50 billion tariff haul as world ‘chickens out’

Only China and Canada have retaliated against the U.S. president's tariff war

Economics

11 h. ago Rare Earth Firm Ucore to Start Output at Louisiana Plant in May

Canada’s Ucore Rare Metals Inc. aims to start producing rare earth elements at a new Louisiana facility next May, boosting US processing capacity in an industry that’s currently dominated by China.

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11 h. ago Condo Smarts: Strata repair projects don’t require multiple bids

Council's decision to go ahead with project — without looking for other bids — has homeowners concerned

Culture

11 h. ago Intellistack Named as Headline Partner for Wales’ Largest International Tech Summit

Intellistack CEO, Aled Miles, Appointed as Chairman of Wales Tech Week 2025 DENVER — Intellistack, formerly Formstack and a leader in data capture and workflow automation, today announced that it will be the Headline Partner for Wales Tech Week, Wales’ largest international technology summit. This landmark event showcases Welsh technology and its ecosystem championing […]

Society

11 h. ago Canada’s biggest South Asian festival is back in Ontario and it’s totally free

Get ready, Mississauga: It's back! Celebration Square transforms into a vibrant South Asian extravaganza as the #BollywoodMonster Mashup returns for its annual two-day spectacle on Friday, July  25 (from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Saturday, July  26, 2025 (from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.).Canada's largest Bollywood festival promises a thrilling mix of music, dance, food and culture — all with free admission and parking — right in the heart of the city.There's a treat around every corner, and it all starts with star-studded performances from international Bollywood singers, classical and contemporary dancers, Sufi musicians, Bhangra troupes, Kollywood and Indo-Caribbean acts, and more.And of course, the festival would be incomplete without The #BollywoodMonster Orchestra, who will play electrifying mashups blending Bollywood hits with disco and pop anthems.With over 30 food and beverage vendors, the party turns into a Monster Food Festival, too,...

Culture

11 h. ago Annual pace of housing starts in June up 0.4 per cent from May: CMHC

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in June edged up 0.4 per cent compared to May. The national housing agency says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts amounted to 283,734 units in June, up from 282,705 in May. The reading came as the annual rate […]

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12 h. ago SAGA Metals Showcases Radar Project as Potentially Comparable to China’s Panzhihua VTM Deposit

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAGA Metals Corp. (“SAGA” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H), a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral discovery, is pleased to report a significant breakthrough in its 2025 exploration campaign at the wholly-owned Radar Project in Labrador, Canada. Emerging technical results […]

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12 h. ago Bloor Street is shutting down this weekend for a major Toronto street festival

Bloor Street West in Toronto is about to shut down for a beautifully bizarre weekend.From July 19 to 20, the Bloordale neighbourhood will transform into a whimsical wonderland of outdoor murals, interactive installations, and community art as the BIG on Bloor Festival returns to Toronto! Bloor Street West will be closed for all vehicle traffic from Dufferin Street to Lansdowne Avenue on both days from noon to midnight. Centred around the theme of "BIZARRE," the 2025 edition of the annual festival promises to highlight the quirky, creative heart of the city through bold programming led by local BIPOC artists.Expect public art displays, intimate workshops, concerts, and an ongoing community art piece: a collaborative tapestry built by festivalgoers that will be displayed publicly after the event.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by BIG on Bloor Festival (@bigonbloorfest)It's...

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13 h. ago Forte Minerals Secures C$5.7 Million Strategic Investment to Advance Alto Ruri Project

“Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States.” VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forte Minerals Corp. (“Forte” or the “Company”) (CSE: CUAU) (OTCQB: FOMNF) (Frankfurt: 2OA), is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement with a strategic investor (the “Investor”), who will acquire 6,326,066 common […]

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