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The venture capital industry in Silicon Valley and Asia has seen an acceleration of top-level partners leaving their legacy firms. While turnover is common among juniors in the industry, it is usually rare to see senior venture capital partners leave their posts, as these high-level positions are often more lucrative and hard to come by, according to industry insiders. ➡️ “I think we’ve seen a big sea change over the course of the last decade that has led to the venture [capital industry] turning into asset management more broadly, and I think that’s actually the crux of this issue,” said Rick Zullo, founder and managing partner of Equal Ventures. ➡️ As venture capital partners leave their firms, portfolio companies can also lose their board members, which can be disruptive, especially for early-stage companies, industry insiders say. Read the full report here: https://cnb.cx/3Gp8C0V

After years dominated by the pandemic, supply chains, energy and inflation, there was a new topic topping the agenda at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s Spring Meetings this year: tariffs. ➡️ The IMF set the tone by kicking off the week with the release of its latest economic forecasts, which cut growth outlooks for the U.S., U.K. and many Asian countries. ➡️ Policymakers from the European Central Bank that CNBC spoke to this week broadly stuck a dovish-leaning tone, indicating they saw interest rates continuing to fall and few upside risks to euro zone inflation. These were some of the main messages from ECB members this week. Read more here: cnb.cx/4ixr0SE

The new flagship yacht from Azimut Yachts, the 125-foot Grande Trideck, features six cabins, a private patio, and a unique ‘three decks plus one’ design. ➡️ With the rise of remote work, more yacht owners are spending extended periods on the water, blending business with leisure. ➡️ Reports suggest that younger clients are increasingly using the yacht’s office-friendly spaces to work while enjoying life at sea. CNBC's Monica Pitrelli takes us inside.

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to jump-start the controversial practice of deep-sea mining, seeking to offset China’s dominant position in critical mineral supply chains. ➡️ The order, which critics say contradicts global efforts to adopt regulation, is designed “to counter China’s growing influence over seabed mineral resources,” according to the executive order. ➡️ The practice of deep-sea mining involves using heavy machinery to remove minerals and metals from the seabed, where they build up into potato-sized nodules. Read more here: cnb.cx/3S6iHm4

Nearing the tone-setting 100th day of his second administration at the end of April, U.S. President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Russia and Ukraine to end their three-year conflict at the steep price of territorial concession. ➡️ U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to carry out further peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. ➡️ Intensifying Russian attacks against Kyiv earlier this week following a lull over the Easter holiday led Trump to take a rare shot against Putin on Thursday. Read more here: cnb.cx/4jIi5ik

South Korea has asked for “calm” and “orderly” discussions with the U.S. on trade issues, as Asia’s fourth largest economy reportedly seeks to work out a deal with the U.S. by July to avoid tariffs. ➡️ Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Dukgeun proposed measures such as a contribution by both sides to the reconstruction of the U.S. shipbuilding industry, sustainable and balanced South Korea-U.S. trade, and strengthening South Korea’s energy security. ➡️ The deal will reportedly be pursued by July 8, the day U.S. President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff suspension is due to end. Read more here: cnb.cx/3GEimED

China plans to help struggling businesses with targeted measures in the face of “increased external shocks,” according to a readout of a meeting chaired Friday by Chinese President Xi Jinping. ➡️ The Politburo meeting readout also called for “timely reduction” of interest rates and the reserve requirement ratio — the amount of cash banks need to have on hand. ➡️ Policymakers are sticking with their stance from earlier this year, while indicating flexibility for targeted measures, said Zong Liang, chief researcher at Bank of China. Read more here: cnb.cx/3Ex9HmZ

CNBC is launching Europe Early Edition - your first look at the stories set to shape the European trading day. Anchored by Sílvia Amaro live from London, Europe Early Edition brings together key developments from Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. With CNBC reporters across the continent and in-depth conversations with top CEOs and market movers, this show delivers the context and insight you need to start your day fully informed. Tune in weekdays at 7am CET as part of CNBC’s new weekday programming slate. Europe Early Edition - setting the tone for the European market open.

Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on Chinese goods are squeezing the margins of dropshipping businesses — a popular e-commerce model for young entrepreneurs. With U.S. border delays and rising costs, many sellers are now shifting focus away from America. ➡️ Dropshippers who buy from China and sell to the U.S. are seeing profits shrink fast, as tariffs now stand at a cumulative 145%, slashing margins and triggering refund requests from delayed shipments. ➡️ A major blow comes from the removal of the de minimis exemption — a loophole that previously allowed shipments under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. Starting May 2, packages from China and Hong Kong will face duties of 30% or $25 per item, affecting over 4 million shipments a day. Read Ernestine Siu's full report here: https://cnb.cx/4isZQwh