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Streamplay Studio (ASX:SP8) announced that its subsidiary Noodlecake Studios signed a mobile publishing deal for Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator.

South Africa's central bank is stepping up its fight against inflation, raising interest rates for the second time this year. The unanimous quarter-point hike takes the benchmark rate to 7.25%, as higher oil prices and persistent services inflation add to price pressures. Danelee Masia, Deutsche Bank South Africa CEO and Chief Economist for CEEMEA spoke to Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja on Horizons Middle East & Africa on the latest numbers.

US & China have agreed to extend their trade-war truce by two months. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the deal as Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his first state visit to Washington in 11 years. Christopher Smart, founder and managing partner of the Arbroath Group spoke to Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja on Horizons Middle East & Africa about the significance of the visit.

Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) announced that its Hombre Muerto West Phase 1 lithium chloride operation in Argentina remains on track to deliver its first concentrate sales in Q4 2026.

Charger Metals (ASX:CHR) has restarted diamond drilling at the Medcalf Lithium Deposit within its Lake Johnston Project.

NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) secured an initial $115 million contract through its subsidiary Fredon to construct cooling and ventilation systems for Stack's new data centre campus in Melbourne.

Sean Stein, President of the US-China Business Council, says the extension of the trade truce between Washington and Beijing is "absolutely necessary," though uncertainty remains over its scope. He speaks on "Bloomberg: The China Show."

Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand's Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, says the country is in "serious negotiations" with the US over tariffs and reciprocal trade, stressing that Thailand has value to offer. He speaks exclusively with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin in New York.

Amaero (ASX:3DA) has postponed its proposed U.S. initial public offering after citing adverse market conditions.

Ethical wealth manager Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) has announced that Chair Steve Gibbs will retire from the board by June 30, 2027.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US and China have sealed a two-month extension to their trade truce as Xi Jinping landed in America for his first state visit in eleven years.

Nexsen (ASX:NXN) paused its StrepSure clinical trial for product enhancements, which the company expects will delay regulatory submission by one quarter.