Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)African BusinessA rebuilt palace and private art: Madagascar's new cultural offering (opens original source in a new tab)7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosTrump won't drop war, tariffs or monuments to save the GOPRead the polls, watch economic indicators and talk to President Trump's inner circle in private, and the verdict on his second term seems clear:Even some longtime insiders fear he's trapped by a war he shouldn't have waged, tariffs he shouldn't have levied, monuments he shouldn't (opens original source in a new tab)Jim VandeHei·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosExclusive: GOP plans socialism telethon at midterm conventionRepublicans plan to use their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas next month to mount a sweeping, made-for-prime-time case that Democrats have become captive to their activist left, Axios has learned.Why it matters: With President Trump's approval rating (opens original source in a new tab)Alex Isenstadt·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosVoters face uneven AI deepfake protectionsData: NCSL; Map: Sara Wise/AxiosAmericans across the country could have very different experiences with AI deepfakes leading up to <a href (opens original source in a new tab)Maria Curi·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Axios"No escape:" Inside Rubio's Cuba pressure campaignSecretary of State Marco Rubio is waging an unprecedented economic war on Cuba — and wants to make sure the island's communist leaders know it's going to get worse."What we're trying to teach them is, there are no escape valves," Rubio told Axios.Why it matters: Cuba's economy is in a state of slow-motion collapse because of crushing U.S. <a href="https:/ (opens original source in a new tab)Marc Caputo·7 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)African BusinessIran war fallout fails to halt African debt issuances (opens original source in a new tab)7 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaIndonesia: Nationwide 5G Coverage by 2029 to Support AI EconomyIndonesia aims to achieve nationwide 5G coverage by 2029 as part of efforts to build AI-ready digital infrastructure and support long-term digital economic growth and innovation. (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·7 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaSingapore Reaffirms Risk-Based AI Governance and TransparencySingapore reaffirmed its risk-based AI governance approach, covering agentic AI oversight, AI cybersecurity resilience and the continued review of AI content transparency measures. (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·7 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaThe Philippines: IT Park, JobStart Programme Support Digital GrowthPresident Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the creation of a new information technology (IT) park in Batangas as part of efforts to attract more investments, expand economic opportunities and generate employment in the region. Through Proclamation No. 1385, the President designated approximately 288,314 square metres of land in Barangay Bugtong na Pulo, Lipa City, […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·7 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaVietnam Advances Cybersecurity Governance and Digital ResilienceVietnam is boosting cybersecurity governance with closer inter-agency coordination, new legal and AI security measures and cyber capabilities to support transformation and protect infrastructure. (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosWhy Max Miller is staying in (for now)Denounced on social media and by fellow Republicans, Ohio Rep. Max Miller is telling allies he's not quitting for a simple reason: It would be tantamount to admitting he beat his ex-wife and their child, which he denies.Why it matters: The Washington summer scandal is a case study in whether Miller — one of Donald <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/don (opens original source in a new tab)Marc Caputo·7 August 2026