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 ›
A recalibration is unfolding within China’s technology sector as authorities move to more tightly regulate the flow of foreign capital, particularly from the United States, into sensitive areas such as artificial intelligence and advanced computing. The emerging policy direction reflects… Read More ›
A deeper strategic alignment is taking shape between the United States and the European Union as both move to secure access to critical minerals that underpin modern industrial economies. This evolving cooperation reflects a broader recognition that control over raw… Read More ›
A quiet but significant shift is taking place in the global artificial intelligence landscape, where Singapore is emerging not merely as a regional business center but as a strategically neutral base for technology firms navigating intensifying geopolitical tensions. As rivalry… Read More ›
A renewed surge in US equity markets is pulling investors back with increasing urgency, driven less by relief from geopolitical tensions and more by a deeper conviction in earnings growth and artificial intelligence-led expansion. After a brief period of hesitation… Read More ›
Europe’s position in the global pharmaceutical landscape is increasingly under strain, not because of a lack of scientific capability, but due to structural and policy-driven constraints that are reshaping where innovation happens. Senior industry voices, including leadership at Roche, have… Read More ›
The European Central Bank is navigating a difficult balancing act as it confronts a renewed surge in inflation driven largely by geopolitical disruptions in energy markets. While policymakers appear increasingly inclined toward raising interest rates in the near term, the… Read More ›
The evolving character of modern warfare is reshaping long-held assumptions about technological leadership, as the United States increasingly turns to systems refined in active conflict zones rather than relying solely on its traditional defense ecosystem. Recent developments indicate a quiet… Read More ›
The trajectory of monetary policy in the United States is undergoing a subtle but consequential shift, as expectations for interest rate reductions are pushed further into the future amid renewed inflationary risks tied to geopolitical instability. What once appeared to… Read More ›
The representation of women in senior leadership roles across global financial institutions is gradually increasing, signaling a shift that appears resilient even amid political resistance and shifting narratives around workplace diversity. While progress remains uneven and often incremental, the upward… Read More ›
The current disruption in global oil and gas markets linked to the Iran conflict is not merely another episode in the long history of energy shocks; it represents a structural shift in both scale and complexity. While past crises were… Read More ›