Australia Rejects China’s Offer to Collaborate on Trump Tariffs
Australia has bravely but decisively shot down China’s offer to collaborate on trade disputes. This decision partially responds to the recent tariffs the USA unleashed. At the same time, tensions…
Apple Considers Boosting iPhone Imports from India to Avoid China Tariffs
Apple Inc. is contemplating a significant shift in its iPhone import strategy by increasing the number of devices sourced from India. This action is a direct response to proposed Section…
China Engages Others Amid Trump’s Escalating Tariffs
China is reaching out to various countries as President Donald Trump continues to impose tariffs, hoping to form a united front that would force the U.S. to retreat. However, the…
IBM Acquires Hakkoda to Expand AI Consultancy Investments
IBM announced that it has acquired the New York-based data and AI consultancy Hakkoda. This acquisition is the latest step in IBM’s strategy to significantly increase its investments in artificial…
US Justifies Tariffs on Remote Island Home to Penguins and Seals
The US Commerce Secretary has defended the decision to impose tariffs on the remote Heard and McDonald Islands, an uninhabited Australian territory populated only by penguins and seals. Addressing Loopholes…
Iran’s Currency Hits Record Low Against the Dollar Amid Rising Tensions
Iran’s rial recently crashed to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar, trading at over 1 million rials per dollar. This dramatic decline has alarmed Iranians and much of the…
Nintendo Looks into Consequences of US Tariffs
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser stated that the company did not account for potential U.S. tariffs when setting the price for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, Wired reported.…
Lego Opens Emission-Free Toy Factory in Vietnam
Lego has taken a significant step in its commitment to environmental sustainability by opening a $1 billion factory in Vietnam. Located in the industrial area of Binh Duong, near Ho…
Trade Groups Warn Tariffs Will Drive Up Prices on Sneakers, Jeans, and Most American Apparel
President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariffs on Chinese imports could significantly increase the cost of clothing and footwear for American families, especially as children head back to school in new sneakers,…
ChatGPT Sees Explosive Growth in India, But Monetization Struggles Behind
For years, U.S.-based tech companies have looked to India’s vast internet user base as a key growth avenue. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is no exception. Although the company claims…
Trump’s 104% Tariff Increase on China to Take Effect on Wednesday
President Donald Trump has announced a significant escalation in the trade war with China, revealing that tariffs on all Chinese imports will rise to a staggering 104% starting Wednesday. The…
US and China Intensify Tariff Conflict with No End in Sight
American companies looking to tap into the massive Chinese market are facing a significant setback. A 34% tariff on US goods entering China will likely eliminate many from consideration entirely.…
China to Impose 34% Tariff on US Goods Starting April 10
China will impose a 34% tariff on U.S. imports beginning April 10, aligning with the same duty that the Trump administration is set to place on Chinese goods. This move,…
The White House Labeled Taiwan a Country When Trump Announced Tariffs, but It Isn’t One
Taiwan’s status as a formerly sovereign, currently contested entity is once again in the news. This resurgence comes on the heels of recent tariffs enacted by the Trump administration, igniting…
South Korean Court Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
In another dramatic political turn, the South Korean Constitutional Court has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. He announced this national emergency resignation immediately following the filing of a parliamentary impeachment…
Australia Criticizes Trump Tariffs as Unfriendly Act
Australia finds itself in the midst of a growingly fraught economic partnership with the United States. The threats have set off major retaliatory firestorms from Australian agricultural groups. The tariffs…
Musk’s X Files Lawsuit Against India While Tesla and Starlink Eye Market Entry
The legal tussle between X, the company previously known as Twitter, and the Indian government has escalated. This increased clampdown follows a recent move by the federal home ministry to…
China Leads the Charge in Humanoid Robot Development
In an era of accelerated technological adoption, the Chinese have taken the lead as a powerful competitor in the humanoid robot race. With significant investments and innovative developments, the nation…
Samsung Faces Data Breach Linked to 2021 Malware Attack
Samsung Electronics has admitted to a massive data breach. This current incident affecting one of its system partners in Germany poses significant concerns regarding the security of customer data. In…
TikTok to Shut Down Instagram Rival TikTok Notes
Lemon8, a lifestyle app owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, is taking off. It’s recently emerged as one of the leading alternatives as TikTok Notes gets ready to fade into…