The Southeast Asia 500 list has highlighted a significant trend: the region is becoming a major manufacturing hub. The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions have sped up this transformation. While financial companies top both the U.S. Fortune 500 and SEA 500 lists, Southeast Asia has more ener
There's big news in the tech world! Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and US-based Amkor Technologies are teaming up to bring advanced chip packaging technology to America. This is a game-changer, especially for the AI market. TSMC has a massive facility in Arizona that will han
Something strange is happening in the Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver room. Romeo Doubs missed practice on Thursday and Friday, and it's not due to an injury. Bill Huber from Sports Illustrated reported that Doubs was upset about his role in the passing game. The team even checked on him at home be
The Oct. 5 episode of "Saturday Night Live" kicked off with a light-hearted jab at this week’s vice presidential debate. The sketch starts with Kamala Harris (Maya Rudolph) and her husband Doug Emhoff (Andy Samberg) watching the debate from their home. Norah O’Donnell (Heidi Gardner) and Margaret Br
Have you ever wondered why some people love tariffs, while others hate them? It's all about perspective. Tariffs have been around since ancient times and were once a big way for governments to make money. But now, they’re not so popular. Many argue that removing trade barriers helps economies grow a
ASML Holding NV, a semiconductor industry giant, is poised to capitalize on the latest advancements in chip manufacturing. With its cutting-edge extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology, the company is leading the charge towards smaller, more powerful transistors. To understand why ASML's s
Eli Lilly will spend $4.5 billion to build a center aimed at finding better ways to manufacture its medicines. The facility, called the Lilly Medicine Foundry, will house development of new manufacturing methods with an eye toward efficiency. It's a strategy that's already paying off with Lilly's ob
In Erwin, Tennessee, Hurricane Helene left behind more than just flooded streets. The workers at Impact Plastics were told to stay put, even as water started pouring in. Bertha Mendoza, 56, had just enough time to call her husband and kids before the flood took her life. She was one of many who coul
Imagine finding yourself in the heat of a debate, eagerly presenting your views, only to have your voice abruptly silenced. This is what happened to JD Vance, a candidate, during a recent CBS News debate. While discussing Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, moderator Margaret Brennan interrupted
China, the world's second-largest economy, is facing a prolonged economic slowdown. The country's factory activity has contracted for five straight months, with a purchasing managers' index (PMI) reading of 49.8 in September. While this is higher than expected, it still indicates a contraction in ma
