On Tuesday, Foxconn, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, said it expects the second half of this year to be “in a better direction” since COVD-19 lockdown appears to be easing in Shanghai. “We are quite confident in the stability of… Read More ›
In a significant development Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, Ankara cannot allow countries that support terrorism to in NATO, in reference to Finland and Ankara’s bid to join the military alliance. “For as long as Tayyip Erdogan is the head… Read More ›
Efforts by Bern to refresh free trade agreement with China have hit roadblocks stemming from China’s dismal human rights record. In 2013, both countries had signed a free trade agreement, marking Beijing’s first such deal with an economy in continental… Read More ›
In a statement German Economy Minister Robert Habeck expressed concerns over the European Union’s unity on Russia, saying he is seeing signs that they are “starting to crumble”. Habeck made the comments ahead of a summit to discuss an oil… Read More ›
China is embarking on one of the most ambitious artificial intelligence expansions in the world, positioning the technology as a central pillar of economic renewal and labour market transformation. As the country confronts slowing growth, demographic pressures, and rising competition… Read More ›
The stability of global energy markets depends heavily on a narrow maritime corridor in the Middle East known as the Strait of Hormuz. When shipping through this vital passage faces disruption, the consequences extend far beyond the Persian Gulf, affecting… Read More ›
When Iranian missiles arced across Gulf skies and detonations rippled through coastal cities, the conflict ceased to be a distant exchange between adversaries and became an immediate security crisis for Arab states. The spectacle of interceptors streaking upward and fireballs… Read More ›
The decision by the United States to launch direct military strikes against Iran represents one of the most consequential escalations in Middle Eastern geopolitics in decades. Far from a spontaneous act, the operation reflects years of mounting tensions, strategic reassessments,… Read More ›
Ivory Coast and Ghana, which together account for roughly half of global cocoa production, have found themselves at the center of a sales crisis that exposes structural vulnerabilities in how the world’s most important chocolate ingredient is marketed and financed…. Read More ›
Across advanced and emerging economies alike, central bankers are increasingly confronting a new kind of pressure — not from markets, but from elected leaders and insurgent political movements. As populist narratives gain traction and fiscal strains deepen, monetary authorities are… Read More ›
When a major fintech company recently announced plans to eliminate thousands of roles as part of an artificial intelligence overhaul, investors cheered and shares surged. But beyond the market reaction, the decision signaled something larger: AI is no longer confined… Read More ›
The global race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure is reshaping not only data centers and cloud platforms but also the cost structure of everyday electronics. As technology giants pour unprecedented sums into AI systems, demand for advanced memory chips has… Read More ›
Broadcom’s projection that it will ship at least one million 3D stacked chips by 2027 reflects more than an ambitious sales target. It marks a structural shift in how the semiconductor industry is approaching the physical limits of chip performance…. Read More ›
When Warren Buffett relinquished the chief executive role at Berkshire Hathaway after six decades at the helm, the transition marked more than a change in title. It signaled the beginning of a structural evolution for one of the world’s most… Read More ›