Reading Time : 2 minutesByteDance and Alibaba unleash AI image models rivaling Google, with web search and top benchmarks igniting a fierce global contest. Efficiency gains and real-time smarts challenge Western leads— is China’s tech surge unstoppable?
Reading Time : 2 minutesStandard Chartered’s AI Bubble Meter debuts amid frothy valuations, flashing modest upside signals. But is it a genuine risk gauge or a wealth management lure targeting Asia’s elite? Probe the fine print as AI frenzy meets market jitters.
Reading Time : 2 minutesUncover the hidden glamour of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, where athletes traded medals for couture in a dazzling display of global style. From Italy’s poignant white tribute to Mongolia’s viral deels, this was no ordinary parade—investigate the cultural statements and designer intrigue that turned San Siro Stadium into fashion’s ultimate runway.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina is steadily advancing its renminbi as a global currency, raising questions about the future balance of financial power. While the US dollar still dominates, Beijing’s patient strategy suggests a slow transformation rather than a sudden challenge. The real story lies in how influence, trust, and long-term positioning could quietly reshape global finance.
Reading Time : 2 minutesYouTube’s $60B 2025 revenue tops Netflix, fueled by subs hitting 325M users. But ad growth slows, capex doubles—sustainable or shaky? AI and Shorts power ahead amid streaming wars.
Reading Time : 2 minutesSam Altman calls Moltbook hype a fad but hails agent AI’s shift to action. Security scares reveal data leaks and exploits in the bot rush.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAs Chinese EVs flood Europe and trade deficits soar, Brussels plots a “Made in Europe” shield. But is this bold strategy economic independence—or a desperate scramble to protect fading giants? Dive into the high-stakes battle for Europe’s manufacturing soul.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBYD’s quiet launch of trial production at its new Hungary plant raises sharp questions about the future of Europe’s car industry. By building inside the EU, the Chinese EV giant neatly sidesteps rising tariffs while locking in local jobs and capacity. Is this just smart strategy, or the first step in a deeper realignment of global auto power?
Reading Time : 2 minutesTaiwan’s Central Research Academy debuts 20-qubit quantum computer with 530μs coherence via semi-inspired fabs. Open to researchers; global workshop ahead. Pivotal for quantum supremacy.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAI data centers are driving a surge in electricity demand that is reshaping power grids and consumer bills. As utilities race to expand capacity, households are often left paying higher prices without clear explanations. The debate is intensifying over whether tech giants should absorb more of the costs of their energy-hungry infrastructure.
Reading Time : 2 minutesStarmer meets Xi in Beijing to reset ties via border pact and trade push, amid human rights outcry and Western charm offensive against Trump tariffs. Is it pragmatic diplomacy or moral compromise
Reading Time : 2 minutesTaiwan merges four state asset firms into a $12B powerhouse to challenge Asia’s wealth giants. Is this diversification masterstroke or risky consolidation? Unpacking the motives and hurdles ahead
Reading Time : 3 minutesEU-India free trade pact nears seal amid U.S. tariff fallout, slashing car duties and forging security ties. But agriculture, carbon taxes, and ratification hurdles cast doubt on this mega-deal’s staying power.
Reading Time : 2 minutesGoogle DeepMind’s decision to hire a chief economist focused on a post-AGI world reveals more than corporate foresight. It suggests internal expectations that artificial general intelligence may arrive soon enough to disrupt economic fundamentals. By questioning how labor, value, and growth function after AGI, DeepMind hints at systemic shocks that current models are unprepared to absorb.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s Unitree shipped 5,500+ humanoid robots in 2025, crushing US rivals at ~150 units each. With 80% global dominance, Beijing’s factories surge ahead while America lags. Explosive growth looms—will the West wake up before it’s too late?
