Reading Time : 2 minutesHong Kong is positioning itself as China’s crypto testing ground, rolling out new rules for stablecoin issuance. But strict licensing requirements and high compliance costs have cooled early enthusiasm. While the city hopes to rival global hubs, its cautious approach risks slowing momentum, leaving Hong Kong balancing ambition and restraint under Beijing’s watchful eye.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTaiwanese companies demonstrated robust growth in August 2025, with significant revenue gains driven by AI and technology demand. Tong Yang, IoT Smart, and Inventec led the surge, benefiting from rising orders, cloud service adoption, and AI server needs. This momentum highlights Taiwan’s vital role in the global tech ecosystem, underscoring its resilience and innovation strength.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe Taiwan stock market showed strong growth in the second half of 2025, driven by major technology stocks like TSMC and MediaTek. Global economic improvements and expected U.S. interest rate cuts further supported the market. The AI industry remains a key growth driver. However, investors should stay cautious as short-term volatility and profit-taking pressures persist.
Reading Time : 2 minutesApple faces a major shake-up as India and China impose 100% tariffs on iPhones. With rising competition from local brands and shrinking market share, the tech giant is under pressure to rethink its strategies to maintain relevance and investor confidence in two of its most important markets.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTesla’s European sales continue to plummet, falling for the eighth month in a row as competition from BYD and other Chinese automakers intensifies. Stagnant models, political backlash, and collapsing resale values are pushing Tesla to the edge, while BYD rapidly gains market share across key European markets.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina commits $1.4 billion and fast-tracks a development bank to expand the SCO’s economic influence amid global tensions. The summit also saw progress on China-India relations, signaling growing diplomatic and economic cooperation in Eurasia’s powerful new bloc. This marks a shift toward multilateralism and a challenge to Western-led global orders.
Reading Time : 2 minutesEthereum saw a surge of whale accumulation in August, with large investors purchasing a combined 1.44 million ETH. In the final three
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe US dollar faces its sharpest monthly decline in over a year amid rising expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in September. This dollar weakness has propelled gold to a July high, supported by dovish Fed signals and soft labor data. Political tensions over Fed independence add to market volatility as investors await key inflation data.
Reading Time : 2 minutesFrench markets fell sharply as Prime Minister Bayrou’s government faces collapse over controversial austerity measures. Banks lost billions, bonds came under pressure, and European markets also declined, highlighting the economic and political uncertainty in France.
Reading Time : 3 minutesThe Trump administration is rewriting the rules for chip subsidies by converting CHIPS Act grants into equity stakes, starting with Intel. This approach links taxpayer funding directly to ownership while aiming to secure America’s semiconductor supply chain. Supporters call it bold industrial policy, while critics warn it risks politicizing the industry without solving Intel’s core challenges.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe U.S. is pouring trillions into AI, but rising tariffs on semiconductors could raise server costs by seventy-five percent. While Big Tech can absorb the hit, startups may struggle. AI still fuels growth, adding 0.5% to GDP this year, yet the long-term question remains whether tariffs will derail innovation or spark domestic reinvention.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBerkshire Hathaway sold another 20 million Apple shares in Q2 2025, continuing its streak as a net seller for the eleventh quarter. With nearly 280 million shares still held and cash reserves climbing to $344 billion, the move reflects discipline, caution, and a strategy of keeping flexibility while maintaining Apple as its strongest equity position.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBig Tech AI stocks, led by Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, drive 60% of S&P 500 gains in 2025. Their AI innovations fuel market growth, but reliance on a few giants raises sustainability concerns. Regulatory risks and market concentration pose challenges, urging investors to diversify while navigating the AI-driven economic shift.
Reading Time : 3 minutes The United States has quietly embedded location-tracking devices in certain AI chip and server shipments to detect diversions to China. This covert strategy is part of a wider crackdown on export violations, combining stealth technology, inter-agency coordination, and new legislation that could permanently change the global flow of advanced computing hardware.
Reading Time : 2 minutesExcerpt: Bitcoin soared above $122,000 today, driven by a U.S. policy allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest in crypto. The move opens access to trillions in potential capital. While still shy of its $123,091.61 record, optimism is high, with Ethereum holding strong and markets watching for a breakout into uncharted territory.
