The Chinese National Development and Reform Commission stated on Sunday that the country has accepted nearly 2M tonnes of soybeans from the US in July as a sign of a goodwill in light of the upcoming trade negotiations in Shanghai.
The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated on Sunday that he hoped "familiarity" of the new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson would help the countries to improve bilateral relations.
Director General of the Chinese Department of Arms Control Fu Cong stated on Sunday that all parties to the Iran nuclear deal wanted to keep it alive and would stand against the US decision to re-impose sanctions.
An Iranian official Abbas Araqchi stated on Sunday that an emergency meeting between the country's parties devoted to the Iran nuclear deal was "constructive".
The UK Junior Treasury Secretary Rishi Sunak stated on Sunday that the government could afford increased spending in order to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO), Saudi Arabian state grain buyer, stated on Sunday that the next phase of its flour mills sale would start on Wednesday.
The British Prime Minister's supporter Michael Gove stated on Sunday that the government assumed that the EU would not change its position and, accordingly, started preparations for a no-deal Brexit.
Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization, stated on Sunday that the country would renew activities at its Arak nuclear reactor.
Saudi Basic Industries Corp CEO Yousef al-Benyan stated on Sunday that the company is satisfied with its 25% stake in Swiss chemicals company Clariant and had no plans to take over it.
The Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday that the government would review a plan to issue overseas sovereign bonds.
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) plans to buy software company Refinitiv for $27B in an attempt to boost revenues and extend its global reach.
According to the Observer, the former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond met with the opposition Labour Party to discuss ways to halt a no-deal Brexit.
According to David Sassoli, the European Union Parliament President, Italy has promised to complete a high-speed rail link connecting the French city of Lyon with Turin.
The Bank of Russia has cut its lending rate to 7.25% from a previous value of 7.5% amid a slowdown in inflation, the central bank reports.
The Russian Federation Council has ratified an agreement on comprehensive strategic cooperation and partnership between the two countries, the government reports.
Starbucks' sales in China increased 6% in the second quarter of 2019 and net income reached $1.3B for Asia-Pacific region, the Starbucks CEO and President Kevin Johnson says.
The French President Emmanuel Macron plans to meet with Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss ties between the two countries after Brexit.
Google's parent company Alphabet revenue increased 19% to $38.94B in the second quarter of 2019, compared to the same period in 2018, exceeding market expectations, the company reports.
Beijing's foreign trade expanded 6.8% to $201B in the first half of this year, compared to the same period the prior year, the Beijing Customs Office reports.
Intel Corporation's revenue declined 3% in the second quarter of the current year to $16.5B, compared to the same period in 2018, the Intel CEO Bob Swan says.
China plans to expand investment in small and medium-sized enterprises in Saudi Arabia, the Chairman of the Council for Promoting South-South Cooperation Lv Xinhua says.
Employment in Singapore expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter of 2019, compared to the first quarter of 2019 and the same period in 2018, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower says.
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to visit Thailand, Micronesia and Australia in the beginning of August, the State Department reports.
Macao's unemployment rate remains unchanged at 1.7% in the second quarter of 2019, compared to the first quarter of 2019, the administrative region's statistic service reports.