Taiwan President Strengthens Military Resolve Amid Potential Chinese Drills
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te visited military bases in Kaohsiung on Friday, expressing gratitude to army engineers and anti-submarine helicopter crews for their dedication ahead of the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival.…
South Korea Postpones Decision on Allowing Google to Move Hi-Res Map Data Abroad
South Korea has postponed its decision on whether to approve Google’s request to transfer high-precision map data of the country’s geography to its international servers. In February, Google sought approval…
Trump Says India Will Charge No Tariffs on US Goods
US President Donald Trump announced that India has proposed a deal to eliminate all tariffs on goods imported from the United States. Speaking at an event in Doha, Trump said,…
Nintendo Switch 2 Can Pause Charging at 90% to Extend Battery Life
The Nintendo Switch 2 will introduce a new software feature designed to help the console’s battery last longer over its lifetime. As with all electronic devices, the battery in the…
Nissan Announces Further Job Cuts and Factory Reductions as Part of Cost-Saving Strategy
Nissan, Japan’s third-largest automaker, just announced that they’ll be cutting even more jobs. Nearly all of them plan to shrink their manufacturing footprint as part of overall companywide cost-saving measures.…
US Reduces Tariffs on Small Parcels from Chinese Companies Including Shein and Temu
In a significant gesture of goodwill on the trade battlefield, President Donald Trump pledged to temporarily cut tariffs. This is the case for all small parcels shipped from mainland China…
Samsung Unveils Thin S25 Edge as Apple Plans iPhone ‘Air’
Samsung on Tuesday introduced a thinner version of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, marking an unusually early launch. This release comes as the company seeks to keep its…
Trump Heads to Saudi Arabia to Secure More U.S. Investment
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Their aim is to increase trade and investment prospects between the two countries.…
Trump’s Tariffs and Export Curbs on China Weigh on Major Chip Stocks
Alibaba, the Chinese multinational conglomerate, has tripled down on AI in the last few months with the launch of industry-leading large AI models. This move underscores the growth of Chinese…
India Launches Military Strikes on Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions After Kashmir Killings
This week, India traded missile attacks with Pakistan, raising fears of all-out war between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The strikes hit at least nine sites that the Indian government described…
Uber turns to Chinese companies to snap up robotaxi market share in Europe, Middle East
Uber has announced its third partnership with a Chinese autonomous vehicle company, signaling its commitment to global expansion in the emerging robotaxi sector. This week, Uber revealed a partnership with…
Indian Markets Remain Steady Amid Heightened Tensions with Pakistan
India’s recent military strike, which crossed multiple kilometers into territory controlled by Pakistan, has further aggravated tensions and threatens regional stability. Despite the growing acrimony, the Indian financial markets have…
UK and India Sign Trade Deal Amid Global Tariff Pressures
The United Kingdom and India have finalized a significant trade agreement, marking a pivotal moment in their economic relationship amid escalating global trade tensions. New British PM Keir Starmer attends…
Temu and Shein face massive tariffs but remain strong contenders in the U.S. e-commerce market, experts say
China-based Temu and Shein, two of the most disruptive new entrants in recent U.S. e-commerce history, are preparing for a whiplash-inducing reversal on their home courts. The Trump administration plans…
India Concerned Over Chinese ‘Dumping’ Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
India’s government must contend with a large and growing trade deficit. As a consequence their trade deficit with China has just rocketed to an eye-popping $100 billion (£75 billion). This…
DoorDash to Acquire Deliveroo for $3.9 Billion in Global Expansion
British rival and fellow food delivery giant Deliveroo got its own surprise takeover offer on Friday from American rival DoorDash. This historic agreement is worth $3.9 billion. This strategic partnership…
EU Hits TikTok With $600M Fine Over China Data Transfers
TikTok has been fined $600 million (530 million euros) by European regulators after a four-year investigation revealed that the app’s data transfers to China put its users at risk of…
China’s Xpeng Hits Milestone with Over 30,000 Vehicle Deliveries for Sixth Straight Month
Just the month before, in April, Xpeng Motors set a new precedent by delivering 35,045 vehicles. It’s their sixth month in a row of over 30,000 deliveries. This new milestone…
China shifts focus beyond U.S. in defiant response to Trump’s policies
Yiwu, a city in the Zhejiang province on China’s eastern coast, has turned into an essential link for worldwide exchange. It’s most infamous for its overwhelming number of lobbyists in…
Australian PM Rejects Concerns Over Impact of Election Spending on AAA Rating
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed concerns that his election spending promises could jeopardize the country’s prized AAA sovereign credit rating. His comments come after analysts at S&P Global…