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 minutesTikTok’s U.S. operations have shifted to a majority American ownership structure, but questions linger about data control, algorithm influence, and lingering ties to China. Users and lawmakers are closely watching how this deal will reshape content, privacy, and the app’s role in U.S. tech policy.
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 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 minutesQuantum computing will not arrive as a household gadget, but as an invisible force embedded in services we rely on. Through cloud access and hybrid systems, it will quietly improve medicine, research, and optimization. Like electricity or the internet, its power will be felt long before it is fully understood.
Reading Time : 2 minutesJoyful news! Canada and China reignite their strategic partnership after nine years, slashing tariffs and inking deals in energy and agriculture. Amid global shifts, PM Carney and President Xi herald a brighter era of prosperity and stability for all.
Reading Time : 2 minutesU.S. tariffs on Chinese goods were meant to redraw global trade lines, but instead they bent them. Vietnam has emerged as a key transit hub where Chinese products are lightly transformed and rerouted to the United States. This quiet workaround exposes how adaptable global supply chains are when political pressure meets economic incentive.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAs gold prices approach record levels, gold mining stocks are regaining momentum. Newmont, the world’s largest gold producer, illustrates how scale, disciplined operations, and rising margins can attract investors. In a volatile global environment, well-managed miners are increasingly seen as both defensive assets and engines of long-term value.
Reading Time : 2 minutesVietnam’s history is marked by resilience, but its present is shaped by reconciliation. After centuries of conflict and foreign domination, the country has chosen pragmatic diplomacy over resentment. By transforming former adversaries into partners and integrating its complex past into daily life, Vietnam demonstrates that true strength lies in both endurance and the wisdom to move forward.
Reading Time : 3 minutesChina has achieved a historic milestone by developing a working prototype of extreme ultraviolet lithography technology, challenging the global monopoly on advanced chipmaking. This monumental feat of engineering, driven by a massive mobilization of talent and resources, marks a shift toward technological independence. With a bold 2028 target for chip production, this breakthrough signals a more vibrant and competitive future.
Reading Time : 2 minutesOnline chatter has made Japan’s interest rate move sound alarming, but the reality is calmer. The policy shift reflects a gradual return to normal conditions after decades of extremes. Markets may adjust and wobble briefly, yet institutions are prepared. This is evolution, not collapse, and everyday economic life is unlikely to change dramatically for households, businesses, and global investors worldwide.
Reading Time : 2 minutesWall Street banks are increasingly aligned around one idea: the U.S. dollar may weaken in the coming years. With expected interest rate cuts, shifting global growth, and changing capital flows, the long-standing strength of the dollar could give way to a more balanced currency landscape, reshaping trade, investments, and market strategies worldwide.
