The United Nations urged states to better manage one of humanity’s shared resources on Wednesday during its first meeting on water security in nearly 50 years. According to the U.N., half of the world’s population lacks access to basic sanitation,… Read More ›
Geopolitics
UK Claims The $61 Billion VMware Deal Of Broadcom Could Reduce Server Competition
The $61 billion merger between American chipmaker Broadcom and VMware could increase the cost of servers, according to Britain’s competition watchdog, who threatened to refer the matter to an in-depth investigation if its concerns weren’t addressed. Last year, Broadcom decided… Read More ›
Expansion Of Air India Raises Concerns About Airline Flying Rights
On Tuesday, tensions over Air India’s plans to become a global airline with hundreds of new jets erupted as foreign carriers clamoured for increased access to the fastest-growing economy in the world. Since India’s flag carrier was sold to the… Read More ›
Struggling Sri Lankan Economy Gets Bailout Of $3bn From IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to provide Sri Lanka with a $3 billion bailout as it navigates its worst economic crisis since gaining independence. The agreement, which has been in development for almost a year, is a lifeline… Read More ›
Chip Industrialist Is Accused Of Corruption By A Chinese Regulator
The latest indication of issues facing China’s semiconductor industry is the accusation of corruption leveled against chip tycoon Zhao Weiguo by the country’s anti-fraud watchdog. Zhao served as Tsinghua Unigroup’s chairman before stepping down. After the government invested billions of… Read More ›
IMF Is Optimistic That Sri Lanka’s Crisis-Hit Economy Will Recover As The Nation Receives A Bailout
Finally receiving approval from the IMF for a $3 billion rescue package for Sri Lanka, the island nation can now restructure its debt and expect economic growth in 2024. The IMF’s decision will allow for the immediate disbursement of a… Read More ›
ASML And China Customers Are Haunted By The Uncertainty Surrounding New Dutch Chip Export Rules
The Dutch government has yet to define critical aspects of new restrictions on chip-technology exports to China, such as whether ASML Holding NV can service chip-printing machines already sold in the country. “Those details have yet to be worked out,”… Read More ›
Lego Hopes To Expand Its China Retail Footprint In 2022
Lego said that store openings in China, as well as strong demand in Western Europe and the Americas, resulted in 17% sales growth in 2022, and that it expects to outperform the market this year. Last year, the family-owned company… Read More ›
Japan Reported Highest Ever Current Account Deficit In January
In January, Japan recorded its largest current account deficit in history, as a combination of the global slowdown and China’s Lunar New Year holidays hampered the country’s ability to earn money through trade. The trade balance, which is part of… Read More ›
China Sets Formal Regulations For International IPOs
There is now more clarity regarding whether Chinese companies can list abroad in the United States. Late Friday night, the China Securities Regulatory Commission unveiled new guidelines that call for domestic businesses to abide by national security measures and the… Read More ›