Asia
China Grills Nvidia Over Potential ‘Backdoor’ Risks in AI Chips
China is now raising concerns about potential security risks in Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chip. This creates a cloud of uncertainty over the U.S. company’s
Fragile Tariff Truce Fuels Export Rush for Chinese Firms
China’s exports saw a surprising surge in June, growing 5.8% as companies raced to ship goods ahead of a looming tariff deadline with the United
EU Chief Accuses China of Rigging Trade Ahead of Tense Summit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has launched a blistering attack on China’s trade practices, accusing Beijing of “rigging” the system and demanding a
Fear Grips Bangladesh Garment Hubs as Trump’s 35% Tariff Looms
A wave of fear is sweeping through Bangladesh’s garment industry as workers face the threat of mass job losses following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement
Japan Falls Behind in AI Race, Survey Reveals Widespread Apathy
A new government survey reveals a stark reality: Japan is falling significantly behind its global peers, such as the United States, China, and Germany, in
China’s Xi Declares War on “Disorderly” Price Wars Crushing Industries
Chinese President Xi Jinping has personally escalated the fight against the destructive price wars gutting Chinese industries, using the blunt new term “disorderly low-price competition”
Beijing Sounds Alarm Over Ruinous Price Wars and Overcapacity
China’s Communist Party has issued its most forceful warning yet against the destructive price wars and industrial overcapacity plaguing the nation’s economy. In a strongly
Bangladesh’s Economy Gets Major Boost as Remittance Inflow Soars by 27%
Bangladesh’s economy has received a significant boost this fiscal year, with remittance inflows showing robust growth. Expatriates sent over $30.21 billion between July 2024 and
Japan’s Business Confidence Mixed as Tariff Fears Hit Automakers
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers showed a slight improvement for the first time in six months, according to the Bank of Japan’s latest “tankan” survey.
Trump’s Tariffs Begin to Squeeze Consumers as Amazon Prices Rise, Study Finds
American consumers are starting to feel the real-world impact of President Trump’s trade policies, as prices for Chinese-made goods on Amazon.com are rising faster than
Japan’s H-2A Rocket Soars One Last Time
Japan successfully marked the end of an era in its space program on Sunday, launching its workhorse H-2A rocket for the 50th and final time.
Iran Strikes Expose Cracks in Anti-West Alliance
When Israel and the United States struck Iran this month, the world watched for the reaction from its powerful partners, China and Russia. Instead of
Germany Demands Apple and Google Remove Chinese AI App DeepSeek
Germany’s data protection commissioner is demanding that Apple and Google remove the popular Chinese AI app DeepSeek from their app stores, citing the illegal transfer
Trump Administration Preparing Executive Action to Fuel AI Energy Boom
The Trump administration is preparing a series of executive actions to address the substantial energy demands of the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry. The move
China’s Rare Earth Dominance Has a Risky Weak Spot: Myanmar
While Beijing tightens its grip on global rare earth exports, a critical vulnerability has emerged in its supply chain: a deep reliance on war-torn Myanmar.
Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Aids Military, US Official Says
A senior U.S. official has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of aiding Beijing’s military and intelligence operations and using shell companies in Southeast Asia to
Hellobike, Ant Group, and CATL Launch $417 Million Robotaxi Venture
China’s bike-sharing giant, Hellobike, is partnering with two other prominent companies, fintech leader Ant Group, and battery giant CATL, to launch a new robotaxi service.
Chinese Experts Warn US Against Revoking Chip Licenses for Allies
Chinese experts are blasting a potential U.S. move to revoke the operating licenses of key global chipmakers in China, calling it an illogical step that
China, Hong Kong Launch ‘Payment Connect’ to Streamline Cross-Border Payments
Sending money between mainland China and Hong Kong just became much faster and easier. On Sunday, authorities officially launched “Payment Connect,” a new system that
China’s Long-Term Tech Focus Draws Global Investors
According to a top official from the World Economic Forum (WEF), China’s economic resilience stems from its long-term strategy of investing in technology and human
Tesla Secures Major Battery Plant Deal in China Amid Trade Tensions
In a significant move that cuts through US-China trade tensions, Tesla has secured its first deal to build a massive grid-scale battery power plant in