Reading Time : 2minutesHong 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 : 2minutesTaiwanese 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 : 2minutesNvidia is preparing a new AI chip, the B30A, tailored for China with enhanced performance and features. Despite regulatory hurdles and domestic competition, Chinese firms eagerly anticipate the chip’s arrival as Nvidia aims to maintain its significant market presence amid geopolitical challenges.
Reading Time : 2minutesThe 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 : 2minutesApple 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 : 2minutesTesla’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 : 2minutesChina 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 : 2minutesThe 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 : 2minutesA tiny but powerful brain-inspired AI model is shaking up the industry. With only 27 million parameters, the Hierarchical Reasoning Model outperforms much larger systems on reasoning tasks while requiring minimal data and compute power. Its neuro-inspired design is proving that smarter architectures, not just bigger ones, are the future of AI.
Reading Time : 2minutes Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report is highly anticipated as it signals the strength of AI’s growth and highlights supply chain ripples. While growth is expected despite geopolitical challenges, the uncertain Chinese market looms large. The results will provide key insights into AI’s momentum and global tech sector health, influencing investor strategies worldwide.
Reading Time : 2minutesFrench 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 : 2minutesEthereum has overtaken Mastercard in market cap, reaching $568.06 billion as institutional and corporate demand accelerate its rise. With strong ETF inflows and bullish market conditions fueled by dovish Fed signals, Ethereum is cementing its role as a cornerstone of global finance, outpacing Bitcoin’s growth and drawing widespread attention from traditional investors.
Reading Time : 2minutesAs GPT-5 struggles and startups chase headlines, the real AI power grab is happening in the cloud. Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are cementing dominance through infrastructure, locking startups into their platforms with funding and credits. The result is a global system where AI innovation depends on three gatekeepers who quietly dictate the rules.
Reading Time : 3minutesThe 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 : 2minutesAnthropic is tightening its AI usage policy, introducing new rules to prevent misuse in cybersecurity, politics, and weapon development. The sharper restrictions aim to protect against hackers, political manipulation, and catastrophic threats while keeping AI aligned with safe deployment. These updates, effective mid-September, highlight the company’s commitment to responsible and secure artificial intelligence.