Economy

Trump administration connections now determine lobbying firm success on K Street, creating seismic shifts in Washington's influence game and challenging traditional power structures.

Thomas Pritzker's resignation as Hyatt executive chairman highlights the growing tension between personal conduct and corporate governance in the ESG era.

Japanese regulators raid Mizuho Securities headquarters over employee insider trading allegations, signaling tougher enforcement ahead

A7A5, a ruble-pegged stablecoin under U.S. sanctions, grew faster than USDT and USDC last year, targeting 20% of Russia's trade settlements. Sanctions paradoxically became a growth driver.

Japan simplifies safety screening for US-made cars, ostensibly to boost Toyota's reverse imports. But the real target is Trump's tariff threats. What does this mean for global auto trade?

Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee acquires Korean hot pot chain All Day Fresh as it prepares for a 2027 US listing of its international operations, signaling a strategic shift in its global expansion playbook.

The US successfully conducted the world's first air transport of a nuclear microreactor, signaling a shift in energy strategy and military capabilities. What does this mean for global energy security?

Apple announces video podcasts for Apple Podcasts this spring, entering a market dominated by Spotify and YouTube. A strategic move or desperate catch-up?

Inside Trump's administration, a fierce battle rages over antitrust policy. Will populist forces or Big Tech allies win the fight that could reshape global markets?

Japan simplifies safety screening for US-manufactured vehicles, boosting Toyota's reverse import plans. The move signals strategic response to Trump tariffs while reshaping global auto supply chains

Crypto platform Nexo re-enters U.S. market with $11B in assets after 2022 regulatory exodus. But has the regulatory landscape truly shifted, or just the political winds?

Hong Kong's SFC approves Victory Fintech's crypto license, ending an 8-month gap. The city's notoriously strict regime continues to shape Asia's digital asset landscape.