The Asian-Pacific markets were abuzz with news from Japan and China as investors tried to make sense of the latest monetary policy decisions. The US Federal Reserve's surprise rate cut last week had left many wondering what this meant for the global economy. In China, the youth unemployment rate had
As the sun set over the Delaware coast, leaders from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States gathered for a historic summit, marking a significant milestone in their efforts to strengthen maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The meeting, hosted by outgoing US President Jo
In the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, a senseless act of violence shook the community when a 10-year-old Japanese student was stabbed on his way to school. The incident occurred on the anniversary of the 1931 Mukden incident, a date that still bears the scars of Japan's occupation of Manchuria.
The US divest-or-ban law, signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year, has sent shockwaves through the social media world, with TikTok at the center of the controversy. The law, which requires TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent, ByteDance, by January 19, 2025, has sparked a heated debate a
The recent reports from the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China paint a bleak picture for US companies operating in China. The record-low profits and dwindling optimism among American businesses in China are a stark reminder of the challenges
The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has published a report revealing that US companies in China are experiencing record-low profits, with a staggering 66% of 306 polled companies reporting profitability in 2023. This figure is a stark contrast to the 80% reported in 2020, indicating a signi
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the region, the Philippines has withdrawn its coastguard ship, the Teresa Magbanua, from the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. The vessel had been stationed at the reef since April, but was forced to return to port after a months-long stand-off w
China has been working hard to catch up with the US in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Over the past 18 months, China's tech giants have launched their own AI models, looking to capitalize on the hype around AI. But can they really challenge the US in this area? Let's take a closer look a
In his first 100 days as CEO, Brian Niccol is dedicating himself to fixing Starbucks' slump. he's identified four key areas to focus on: improving the barista experience, morning service, cafes, and branding. He wants to invest in tech to speed up drink crafting and streamline supply chain logis
Key Points: A new Chinese law forces US companies to appoint 'employee representatives' with close ties to the Communist Party. These spies could gain access to sensitive internal data and put American jobs at risk. Microsoft is in the crosshairs due to its deep integration into critical infrastruct
