US-Taiwan

US Approves $385 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Growing Tensions with China

In a move likely to provoke strong objections from Beijing, the United States has approved a proposed arms deal with Taiwan valued at $385 million. The package includes spare parts for fighter jets, radar systems, and communications equipment, according to...
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier Secures Temporary Reprieve Amid Budget Crisis

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier won a brief respite in his uphill battle to secure approval for the country’s 2025 budget and maintain his government’s shaky hold on power. This comes after S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its AA- credit rating...
Mass Knife and Vehicle Attacks china

China’s Expanding Surveillance State: Xi Jinping’s Push to Curb Violence Amid Rising Public Anxiety

China was rocked earlier this month by its deadliest act of mass violence in nearly a decade. The car-ramming attack in Zhuhai city, which claimed 35 lives and injured dozens, marked a disturbing culmination of a year marred by violent...
TD Bank

TD Bank Appoints Georgia Stavridis as VP of Financial Crimes Risk Management Amid Compliance Overhaul

TD Bank has made a high-profile addition to its compliance and risk management team, hiring Georgia Stavridis from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) as vice president in financial crimes risk management, a newly created role. The move signals TD’s...
Japanese Markets

Asia Embraces Japan-Inspired Reforms to Boost Shareholder Returns

A new wave of corporate reform is sweeping across Asia, inspired by Japan’s decade-long efforts to enhance shareholder returns, improve corporate governance, and elevate market valuations. From Seoul to New Delhi, governments and regulators are adopting strategies akin to Japan’s,...
Irish General Election

Irish General Election: A Dead Heat Between Fine Gael and Sinn Fein

In a strikingly tight race, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris's Fine Gael party is neck-and-neck with Sinn Fein in the general election, according to official exit polls. The election results, which place Fine Gael at 21% and Sinn Fein marginally...
Tesla Inc.

JPMorgan Drops $162 Million Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Stock Warrant Dispute

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has agreed to withdraw its long-standing lawsuit against Tesla Inc., ending a three-year legal battle over stock warrant transactions worth $162 million. Both parties announced the decision in a joint one-page court filing on Friday, indicating...
Chinese economy and factory

China’s Factory Activity Expands Again in November Amid Stimulus Boosts, but Trade Threats Loom

The Chinese economy and factory activity expanded modestly for the second consecutive month in November, bolstered by government stimulus measures. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) rose to 50.3—a seven-month high—up from...
Tesla

JPMorgan Chase Drops Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Stock Warrants

U.S. financial giant JPMorgan Chase announced on Friday that it had agreed to drop its high-profile lawsuit against Tesla. The lawsuit accused the electric vehicle maker of breaching a 2014 contract related to stock warrants. This agreement marks the end...
Japan Unveils Cutting-Edge Landing Support Vessel “YOKO”

Japan Unveils Cutting-Edge Landing Support Vessel “YOKO”

Naikai Shipbuilding Corporation, November 28, 2024 – In a landmark ceremony, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) unveiled its newest Landing Support Vessel, YOKO. Designed to redefine Japan's maritime capabilities, the YOKO blends operational versatility with cutting-edge technology, aligning with...
Loading posts...

All posts loaded

No more posts