Bank of Japan (BOJ)

Japan’s Record-High Exports Drive Down Annual Trade Deficit by 44%

Japan witnessed a significant economic milestone in 2024 as its exports surged to a record high, helping to cut the country's annual trade deficit by an impressive 44% compared to the previous year. According to the Finance Ministry’s latest report...
Google

HTC Sells Part of XR Unit to Google for $250 Million, Paving the Way for Future Collaborations

In a move set to reshape the extended reality (XR) landscape, Taiwanese tech giant HTC announced on Thursday that it will sell part of its XR division to Google for $250 million. The agreement, which includes the transfer of some...
US-Canada

Trump’s Tariff Threats on Canada Intensify: A Brewing Economic and Political Standoff

The specter of sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports looms large as former U.S. President Donald Trump, now returned to the White House, sharpens his focus on America's northern neighbor. Since his return to office in January, Trump has made Canada...
China-Syria relations

China’s Interests in Post-Assad Syria: Balancing Economic and Security Goals

Recent developments in Syria have dramatically shifted the region's political landscape. The 24-year reign of Bashar al-Assad ended in December 2024, as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of major cities, including Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and...
Nalinda Jayatissa, Sri Lanka's minister of health and information and mass media, speaks at a press conference in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s Austerity Drive Targets Former Presidents, Including Rajapaksa Brothers

Sri Lanka's leftist government has ordered former presidents, including the influential Rajapaksa brothers, to vacate their luxurious state-provided bungalows. The government announced its decision on Tuesday (Jan 21), marking a significant shift in how the country manages perks for its...
Apple Inc.

Indonesia Nears Deal with Apple to Resolve iPhone 16 Sales Ban

Indonesia is on the verge of striking a significant deal with Apple Inc. that could potentially lift the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country. The announcement, made by Indonesia’s Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani during an interview with Bloomberg...
Alaska Arctic

Trump’s Climate Policies Spark Global Concern: Experts Warn of Lasting Impact

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, marked by his withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and a renewed focus on domestic oil, gas, and artificial intelligence (AI), has reignited global fears about the United States’ role in combating the...
Jeju Air crash

Jeju Air crash: South Korea to Overhaul Airport Safety Infrastructure Following Devastating Muan Plane Crash

 South Korean authorities announced on Wednesday sweeping changes to airport safety measures following the Dec 29 crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which resulted in 179 fatalities and marked the deadliest aviation disaster in the country’s history. The aircraft,...
AI-generated video featuring a likeness of Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailand PM Uses AI-Generated Video to Reassure Chinese Tourists Amid Border Safety Concerns

Thailand has taken an innovative, albeit unconventional, approach to quell safety concerns among Chinese tourists by releasing an AI-generated video featuring a likeness of its prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, speaking fluently in Mandarin. The video, posted to the Thai government’s...
TikTok

Saudi Alwaleed’s KHC Eyes TikTok Acquisition, Awaiting Elon Musk’s Next Move

Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), the Saudi Arabian investment powerhouse helmed by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has expressed interest in joining forces with potential buyers of TikTok, the globally popular social media platform. KHC's CEO, Talal Ibrahim al-Maiman, revealed in an...
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