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The complete VJOURNAL issue, ordered by editorial signal and publication date.
World News
EU-Mercosur's May 1 start is a reminder that trade blocs still matter when bilateral threats get louder
The provisional launch of the EU-Mercosur accord on May 1 linked more than 700 million people and gave global trade a rare pro-deal signal just as Washington and Brussels slid back into tariff confrontation.

Design
Loewe Antares Makes Modular TV Design Part of the Interior
Loewe Antares turns modular TV design into an interior decision, combining adaptable mounting, restrained materials and an upgradeable entertainment system.
Top News
The 2026 power list: the systems, cities, companies, and ideas setting the global agenda
VJOURNAL's new power list tracks the institutions and operators reshaping capital, technology, design, media, and premium commerce in 2026.
Business
China's Africa tariff-free door is a sharper trade signal than another speech about openness02AI
Washington's pre-release AI testing regime shows frontier models are now treated like infrastructure03Top News
Trump says EU autos face a 25% tariff next week, reopening the transatlantic pricing fight04World News
Macron says tariff threats are a strategic distraction as Europe tries to hold the alliance lineAnalysis
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World News
A practical framework for reading global market context without chasing headlines
Global context becomes useful when teams connect policy, demand, capital, and customer behavior instead of reacting to isolated headlines.
AI
The Pentagon's seven-company AI roster makes classified deployment the new benchmark
The Defense Department said on May 1 that seven AI companies can now bring systems into classified networks, formalizing a shortlist for lawful operational use inside military workflows.

People
Why Hailey Bieber's Rhode is being treated like a beauty system, not a celebrity accessory
Hailey Bieber's current visibility comes with real operating evidence: Rhode is on TIME's 2026 most influential companies list after turning a founder audience, disciplined packaging, and retail rollout into a brand with measurable scale.
Latest
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Heat Wave 2026: What U.S. Businesses Must Do to Protect Operations and Brand Reputation Ahead of Fourth of July
An extreme heat wave is headed to the U.S. just before Fourth of July. For premium brands and operators, the risks go beyond logistics—think digital infrastructure, supply chain, and brand trust. Here's your playbook.
Design
Barcelona emerges as Europe's creative capital for digital design and brand-building studios
Barcelona's design ecosystem expanded significantly in 2026, with a wave of international studios, freelance talent, and brand agencies choosing the city for its cost advantage, lifestyle, and creative density.
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