Coca-Cola is developing new automated beverage equipment including Freestyle dispensers that make dirty sodas and refreshers, testing customizable drinks to compete with specialty beverage chains and meet consumer demand for handcrafted options.

Fast-fashion retailer Shein will list on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September at a valuation near $27bn, down significantly from its prior $100bn peak after reporting losses earlier this year.

The US Treasury announced sweeping new sanctions against Iran, describing them as an “economic D-Day,” while Iranian officials said they are fully prepared to counter the measures through alternative trade partnerships.

President Trump has threatened to increase US tariffs on Canadian automobiles and parts from 25% to 50% starting January 1, escalating tensions after trade negotiations between the countries collapsed.

Lego reported record first-half revenue of 41.9 billion Danish kroner, posting a 21% revenue increase driven by botanical sets, Formula 1 partnerships, and collectible products.

The Department of Health and Human Services is planning to establish two new deputy commissioner positions at the FDA, one focused on technology and artificial intelligence, according to sources familiar with the plan.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified in court that a 2021 feature designed to help teens regulate app usage had lower uptake than expected, with only 1.8% of teens initially using it.

Companies across Spain and Portugal are rapidly investing in battery storage systems following a major blackout last year, with industrial firms seeking to protect production from power disruptions.

Major cryptocurrency mining companies are redirecting computing infrastructure toward artificial intelligence workloads, signing multibillion-dollar deals with AI firms like Anthropic as Bitcoin rewards decline.

SpaceX announced plans to construct a $100 billion launch facility in Louisiana spanning 125,000 acres, with construction beginning next year and first Starship flights expected in 2029.

China announced its largest vehicle recall affecting over four million cars, mostly Teslas, over concerns about hidden door handles that may trap occupants during emergencies.

Woolworths reported a $1.14bn net profit with rising margins, citing increased customer volume and cost cuts rather than price increases during the cost-of-living crisis.