WAO ART #134

A Vietnam-Australia business promotion forum was held in Sydney to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The event was organised by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency in coordination with the Consulate General of Vietnam and the Vietnam Trade Office in Sydney.

Bitcoin Cash has seen a 100% increase in value over the past week, adding over $2 billion to its market cap. This surge comes as the global crypto market cap has increased by $60 billion due to the recent hype around spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

Chinese millionaire Liang Shi has failed the country's tough university entrance exams for the 27th time, scoring only 424 out of 750 points, 34 points short of the baseline needed to apply for any university in China. The notoriously difficult exam, known as Gaokao, tests high school leavers.

Brazil plans to replace diesel-based thermoelectric power plants in the Amazon with solar panels and biodiesel to decarbonize the region. The project will require investments of $1 billion and aims to reduce the consumption of energy generated by diesel thermoelectric plants to 40% by 2026.

The UK and EU are set to sign a memorandum of understanding to increase co-operation on financial services, setting up a forum for regular meetings to discuss financial regulation and standards. The move is seen as a sign the UK is willing to work more closely with the EU.

An audio recording obtained by CNN and CBS appears to show former US President Donald Trump acknowledging keeping a classified document after leaving the White House. In the recording, Trump is heard rifling through papers and saying "this is highly confidential."

Zimbabwe's cricket team has made it to the Super Six stage of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, thanks to a new mindset and dressing room culture, according to all-rounder Sikandar Raza. Head coach Dave Houghton has focused on improving the mentality of the players.