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Taiwan’s exports fall for 8th straight month in April

Taipei, May 8 (CNA) Taiwan’s exports fell for an eighth consecutive month in April, slumping 13 percent from the year earlier total as global demand for electronic goods and other industrial products remained sluggish, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305080020

Ko Wen-je registers for TPP presidential primary

Taipei, May 8 (CNA) Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) on Monday registered to seek the nomination of the party as its candidate in the 2024 presidential election, but said he was still looking for the ideal running mate. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305080019

Israeli university, Google launch program for AI research

Jerusalem Post The new three-year program at Israel’s Tel Aviv University and funded by Google is focused mainly on AI research for sustainability and for education. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-742412

Starlux urged to review scheduling after weekend flight delays

Taipei, May 8 (CNA) Transport Minister Wang Kwo-tsai (王國材) said Monday that Starlux Airlines should review whether its recent expansion has left it overstretched, after delays in Japan over the weekend forced the carrier to postpone flights on its Taoyuan-Los Angeles route. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305080018

Most Japanese firms in Hong Kong keen on expanding operations to regions covered by world’s largest free-trade pact, survey finds

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Although Hong Kong is not yet a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the city is still a premier hub for trade pact, Japanese firms say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219835/most-japanese-firms-hong-kong-keen-expanding-operations-regions-covered-worlds-largest-free-trade?utm_source=rss_feed

Capital Assets | A WSJ Investigation

Wall Street Journal A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that thousands of officials across the U.S. government’s executive branch disclosed owning or trading stocks that stood to rise or fall with decisions their agencies made. Read the entire series here. https://www.wsj.com/articles/capital-assets-a-wsj-investigation-11666460549

How ‘Succession’ Set Up that Epic Marriage Fight Scene

Wall Street Journal Tom and Shiv are at each other’s throats—and at a party no less. The directors on how they used a party to build up to that moment https://www.wsj.com/articles/succession-tom-shiv-fight-36467139

Will Israel, Saudi regional integration herald new diplomacy golden age? – analysis

Jerusalem Post This could be viewed as a kind of Great Game for diplomats. A unique golden age of diplomacy in the Middle East. This is a time when the region is dominated by a return to peace. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742411

Iraqis Fly to Nearby Countries to Get Dollars as U.S. Cracks Down on Money Laundering

Wall Street Journal As the U.S. tries to stop the illegal flow of dollars into Iran, local money traders next door in Iraq are finding new ways to get hold of greenbacks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/iraqis-fly-to-nearby-countries-to-get-dollars-as-u-s-cracks-down-on-money-laundering-ec366494

Today’s Logistics Report: Ports Contract in Sight; Trade’s New Focus; Deal-Making Diligence

Wall Street Journal https://createsend.com/t/d-E17B88DD387873E52540EF23F30FEDED