Taobao Joins DHgate in Top 5 of U.S. App Store
The Chinese e-commerce marketplace app Taobao continues to make big waves in the U.S. App Store. On Saturday, it rocketed all the way to No. 2 in the Top Overall,…
China Criticizes Countries Seeking to Please the U.S. in Trade Deals
In recent weeks, China has made moves including major trade restrictions and diplomatic overtures to retaliate against increasing U.S. measures taken amid rising U.S.-China tensions. The country has placed bans…
Temu Cuts U.S. Ad Spending and Drops in App Store Rankings After Trump’s China Tariffs
Temu, the Chinese online retailer that gained significant attention for its “Shop like a billionaire” marketing campaign during last year’s Super Bowl, has seen a sharp decline in its U.S.…
Kia Unveils Affordable EV Sedan with the Debut of the EV4
Kia unveiled its much-anticipated 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday. This is the company’s first global electric sedan, targeting customers looking for an affordable…
TikTok Tests Footnotes, a New Community Notes-Inspired Feature
TikTok is testing a new feature called “Footnotes,” which works similarly to the Community Notes feature found on X. The platform announced on Wednesday that Footnotes will allow users to…
Hertz Confirms Personal Data and Driver’s Licenses Stolen in Data Breach
Hertz announced a massive data breach that put the personal information of millions of its customers, including the numbers on their driver’s licenses, at risk. A spokesperson for Hertz confirmed…
Constructive and Positive Insights from the Rare US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Indeed, Iran and the United States just concluded an indirect round of talks in Oman. This development comes at a time of increased conflict between Iran and Israel. There is…
China Calls on Trump to Fix Mistakes and Listen to “Rational Voices” on Tariffs
China’s Commerce Ministry has responded to recent tariff exemptions announced by the Trump administration, urging the United States to eliminate reciprocal tariffs entirely. In an online statement that CNBC translated,…
South Korea Starts Insurrection Trial for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol greets supporters in front of the Seoul Central District Court on Monday before hearing the indictment against him. He is currently charged with…
India Adds Nearly 30 GW of Solar and Wind Power in FY 2025
India reached an important milestone with the biggest renewable energy. As of the fiscal year 2025, the country has reached a cumulative installed capacity of 220 gigawatts (GW). This extraordinary…
Trump’s China tariffs poised to cause ‘irreversible’ harm to U.S. businesses
The continued, and escalating, trade war between the United States and China is doing far more than just rattling American businesses. New policy measures paired with historic high tariffs have…
Singapore Prepares for 14th General Election as Parliament Dissolves
Asia Singapore has officially dissolved its parliament. This decision comes at a crucial moment, as the nation gears up for its 14th general election since becoming independent in 1965. The…
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…