Former President Donald Trump recently stirred up a debate by suggesting that Taiwan should pay the U. S. for protection against China. China, which sees Taiwan as its territory, warned that the U. S. could abandon Taiwan at any time. Taiwan is a key player in the semiconductor industry, a sector vi
Air Canada is amping up its flight frequency to China, with new daily flights to Beijing and Shanghai. The airline is making a comeback with daily trips from Vancouver to Beijing, starting January 15. Plus, Shanghai will see daily flights from Vancouver starting December 7. This is a big deal since
Investors in the Asia-Pacific region are keeping a close eye on a couple of big events today. First up is the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) rate decision. Experts think the BOJ will keep rates steady at 0. 25%, but everyone will be scrutinizing the statement for any hints about the next rate hike. Meanwhile
In a surprising turnaround, China’s factory activity expanded for the first time in six months – jumping to 50. 1 in October. This is a promising sign after months of contraction, with September clocking in at 49. 8. Economists had expected a slight improvement, predicting 49. 9. But the actual resu
Chinese automakers are being advised to press the brakes on major investments in European countries that have backed new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). This decision comes as a response to the European Union's (EU) recent imposition of tariffs, which can reach up to 45. 3%, following a
When Keke Palmer was just 15, she found herself in a complicated situation. She started dating a 20-year-old man. Looking back, she admits it wasn't appropriate, but at the time, she felt mature for her age. She was working full-time on the hit show "True Jackson, VP" and thought only an older man c
Bitcoin is making waves, climbing towards $70, 000, while gold hit a record $2, 733 per ounce. Investors are flocking to these assets due to global uncertainty, like the Fed’s rate cuts and tensions in the Middle East. But which one is a better investment? Matthew Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at
For the first time ever, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has outshone its American rival, Tesla, in quarterly sales. According to a recent report, BYD's revenue for the three months ending Sept. 30 hit 201. 12 billion yuan ($28. 24 billion), a 24% increase from the previous year. This is a s
Guess who's ready to tell their life story? None other than Tina Knowles, the matriarch of the famous Knowles family. Her much-anticipated memoir, "Matriarch, " is already making waves. It's topping Amazon's charts in the categories of motherhood and family relationships, even before hitting the she
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has replaced his Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino. This change came after Mondino supported a UN vote to lift the US embargo on Cuba. Milei, who took office late in 2023, is known for his pro-United States stance. He has been distancing Argentina from leftist
