Economy

While China faces domestic economic challenges, these very struggles might position it as a more attractive alternative to Western dominance for developing nations.

Toyota creates Chief Industry Officer role while Honda-Nissan deepen partnership. Why Japan's auto giants are abandoning solo strategies against Chinese EV makers and Trump tariffs.

Cryptocurrency payments to human trafficking syndicates surged 85% in 2025, with Southeast Asian crime networks using Telegram to reach global customers through mainstream platforms.

Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are embracing collaboration as Chinese EVs surge and Trump tariffs loom. Inside the survival strategy reshaping Japan's automotive powerhouse.

UK Prime Minister demands enhanced regulatory authority to control online access, potentially reshaping how social media and search engines operate in Britain.

Despite initial fears of mass exodus, TikTok's U.S. joint venture maintains 95% of user base. Alternative apps saw brief spikes then sharp drops as censorship concerns proved overblown

Country Garden cleared its $14bn debt restructuring hurdle, but systemic risks remain in China's property sector. What global investors need to know about this pyrrhic victory.

OpenAI hires OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger, signaling a shift in AI talent acquisition toward domain specialists. What this means for the future of document processing and tech hiring.

Japan's Q4 GDP growth of just 0.2% annualized falls far short of expectations, contrasting sharply with the bullish stock market performance.

Climate change is rapidly lowering Caspian Sea levels, threatening Kazakhstan's oil transport infrastructure and port operations. Water could drop 10+ meters with 2°C warming

OpenClaw founder Steinberger joins OpenAI, transferring his open-source project to a foundation. The move sparks fierce backlash from the open-source community.

Japan's Q4 GDP grew just 0.2% annualized while stocks soar to record highs. This disconnect reveals fundamental challenges facing Asia's economic recovery.