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Asian Family Offices Drive Surge in Cryptocurrency Investments
Asian high-net-worth individuals and family offices are significantly increasing their cryptocurrency investments, driven by a confluence of factors. These include the robust performance of digital
Intel Seeks Further Investment Amidst Leadership Turmoil and Financial Challenges
Intel is actively pursuing additional equity investments at a discounted rate, according to sources familiar with the matter. This follows a recent $2 billion investment
AI-Powered Agents Set to Transform Asian Messaging Apps
Asian messaging giants WeChat, LINE, and Kakao are poised to integrate AI-powered agents into their platforms, potentially revolutionizing how users interact with their mobile devices.
Gold Stocks Shine: Outperforming Gold Prices by 40%
Gold mining equities have significantly outperformed the price of gold itself in 2025, reversing a multi-year trend of underperformance. Year-to-date, gold stocks have seen returns
Trump Shifts Pressure to Ukraine After ‘Productive’ But Vague Summit with Putin
Following a lengthy summit with Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump declared their talks “productive”. Still, it revealed no concrete deal to end the war in
White House Slams India for Buying Russian Oil, Threatens More Tariffs
The Trump administration has sharply escalated its pressure on India, with a top aide accusing New Delhi of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine through its
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
IBM Unveils Power11 Chips to Simplify AI for Businesses
IBM announced its new Power11 line of data center chips and servers on Tuesday, marking its first major update to the “Power” series since 2020.
Trump Escalates Trade War with 50% Copper Tariff, Signals Pharmaceuticals Next
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his global trade war on Tuesday, announcing a massive 50% tariff on all copper imports. The surprise move, revealed during
US IRS Reverses Stance, Says Churches Can Endorse Candidates Without Losing Tax-Exempt Status
In a landmark shift, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has stated in a new court filing that churches can endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their
Tesla Shares Tumble as Musk’s Plan for New Political Party Spooks Investors
Tesla’s stock took a sharp dive in premarket trading on Monday, dropping over 7% after CEO Elon Musk announced his intention to form a new
Russia Unleashes Record Drone Attack on Kyiv Hours After Trump-Putin Call
Russia pummeled Kyiv with the largest drone and missile attack of the war on Friday, killing one person and injuring at least 23, just hours
OpenAI Denies Partnership in Robinhood’s “Stock Token” Promotion
OpenAI has publicly denied any partnership with Robinhood regarding the trading platform’s new “stock token” promotion, which has created confusion around the offer. In a
House GOP Divided as Trump’s Massive Tax Bill Faces Crucial Test
House Republicans face a high-stakes showdown on Wednesday over President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, with its fate hanging in the balance. With their
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”
Nvidia Surges to World’s Most Valuable Company, Fueled by AI Frenzy
Nvidia has once again soared to the top, becoming the world’s most valuable company in June, propelled by a wave of optimism surrounding its dominance
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.
Brazil’s Antitrust Watchdog Takes Aim at Apple’s App Store Rules
Brazil’s antitrust regulator, CADE, has dealt a significant blow to Apple, recommending a ruling against the tech giant for anti-competitive practices within its iOS ecosystem.