- April 4th, 2025
Oil prices steadied on Monday after a sharp decline last week, which saw Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures plummet by over 7% and 8% respectively. Concerns about slowing demand from China, the world's largest oil importer, and...
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force to significantly enhance its "deterrence and combat capabilities" On October 19, 2024, This directive comes at a crucial time, with the Rocket Force embroiled in...
Asia’s stock markets are gearing up for their busiest week of initial public offerings (IPOs) in more than two years, with nearly 20 companies across the region set to list shares. The week is expected to raise up to $8.3...
The Chinese government is ramping up efforts to understand and address the country's persistently declining birthrate with a nationwide survey aimed at investigating public fears around having children. As the nation grapples with a demographic crisis, the study will focus...
Chinese Navy vessels to the port of Penang in a gesture of regional diplomacy, maritime tensions have escalated with the deployment of a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) vessel to shadow a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel reportedly conducting an "intrusive...
On October 10, during Taiwan’s National Day speech, President Lai Ching-te took a resolute stance on defending Taiwan's sovereignty, calling out China’s ambitions and asserting that Beijing had no right to represent the self-governing island. His speech underscored Taiwan's determination...
On October 14, 2024, China conducted its "Joint Sword 2024B" military exercise, marking the fourth large-scale military exercise near Taiwan in just two years. The exercise, designed as a show of force, reaffirmed Beijing’s willingness to use military power if...
A persistent theme posits that societies can maintain social cohesion despite vast wealth inequality, as long as total wealth continues to grow. This growth allows for wealth distribution, even to those with the smallest shares, provided their portions increase—albeit modestly....
The United States Commerce Department has reportedly initiated an investigation into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest chip manufacturer, to determine if it has violated U.S. export controls by supplying smartphone and artificial intelligence (AI) chips to the...
In the global semiconductor conflict, key U.S. lawmakers have urged Japan to implement tighter restrictions on the sale of chipmaking equipment to China. The lawmakers warned that if Tokyo does not take action, Washington could impose its own sanctions on...
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