In a bold move, China's President Xi Jinping proposed the creation of a global AI governing body during the APEC summit. This proposal positions China as a key player in the international AI landscape, offering an alternative to the US's stance on AI regulation. Xi emphasized that this new organization, tentatively named the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation ...
Australia and Canada just made a big move. They signed a deal to work together on important minerals. These are the kinds of minerals that are super important for making things like batteries and magnets. This deal is all about making sure they don't have to rely too much on China for these resources. This agreement happened during a meeting of G7 countries. Most of...
When planning a business trip, it's easy to get caught up in the basics like flights and hotels. But there's more to consider. Jet lag can mess with your decision-making. It's not just about being tired; it can make you less sharp in meetings and negotiations. Some leaders forget to meet their top performers face-to-face. These meetings can boost engagement and rete...
A big meeting is happening in South Korea. It's between the leaders of the United States and China. This meeting is important because these two countries have the biggest economies in the world. They have been arguing about trade for a while now. The leader of China seems pretty sure of himself. He thinks he has a good deal to offer. This deal might make things go b...
President Donald Trump is in South Korea for his last stop on a busy trip through Asia. He's got a lot on his plate, including talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump just flew in from Tokyo, where he made a deal with Japan's new prime minister. Now, he's heading to Gyeongju, a historic town in South Korea. There, he'l...
The Federal Reserve is gearing up to make a big decision. They're expected to lower interest rates soon, but everyone's focused on what this means for the economy. The government shutdown has made things murky, and the Fed is trying to figure out how to navigate this mess. Back in September, things seemed a bit better. Jobs were still being created, and inflation wa...
Trade talks between China and the U. S. have taken a step forward. Both sides have agreed on a basic plan for a deal. This includes talks about tariffs and other trade issues. The talks happened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was during a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. U. S. President Trump was also in Asia for a nearly weeklong trip. He is ...
Germany's top diplomat is making a significant shift in his travel plans. Instead of heading to China, he's now focusing on meetings in Brussels with key figures from NATO, the EU, and India. This change comes after China only agreed to one meeting out of several requested by Germany. It seems tensions are rising between the two countries, especially when it comes to...
A South Korean official has suggested that U. S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could meet during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia. The unification minister, Chung Dong-young, sees this as a unique opportunity for both leaders to push for peace and improve North Korea's global position. This isn't the first time Trump and Kim have met. They'...
A big meeting is coming up. Trump and Xi have set a date for October 30. This news has made investors happy. They think it could mean better trade deals and less tension. Stock markets are close to new highs because of this. Tesla had some good news too. Their car sales were okay, but their energy business is growing fast. It's growing at 43% every year. This is imp...