據路透社：一份官方法令顯示，剛果（金）禁止出口銅精礦和鈷精礦。該國將根據新的稅制，使用55%的估價係數對具有重要經濟價值的採礦副產品徵稅。新稅收框架將在三個月後生效，但礦企必須立即開始申報出口中的副產品。

Taiwan Weighted Index opened down 244.72 points, or 0.55%, at 44,366.88 on Thursday, Aug. 6.

U.S. Vice President Vance said on Aug. 5 that negotiations with Iran will be "bumpy and time-consuming" and that Iran is "very difficult to deal with." He said the U.S. aim is to manage the complexities and secure the best outcome for the American people and the president. Vance added that, although the process will be messy and take time, "oil prices will fall and remain low," "Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons," and "the U.S. will be in a stronger position." He said the parties are currently engaged in a strategic contest.