Economy

The US government is pressuring AI companies to commit to new environmental standards for data centers as power consumption skyrockets. Will tech giants comply or resist?

World's largest YouTuber MrBeast acquires teen fintech app Step with 7M users, marking creator economy's bold expansion into financial services

Japan launches ambitious strategy to reduce 90% dependence on Chinese rare earths through seabed mining and alternative suppliers. Can it work?

The Coinbase Premium Index rebounds as U.S. investors step in to buy the dip, but thin volumes suggest selective buying rather than broad conviction.

Taiwan officially rejects US demands to relocate 40% of semiconductor production capacity stateside, despite $500B investment promises. Reality check on ambitious onshoring goals.

Anthropic's AI agents threaten India's IT outsourcing giants, signaling the end of the hourly billing model that built a $300 billion industry. What comes next?

Bitcoin's rebound from the $60K crash has stalled at $71,000, revealing thin liquidity and fading retail interest that could signal more downside ahead.

Singapore exceeded growth forecasts with 5% GDP expansion driven by AI demand, but policymakers are preparing for potential job disruptions from the same technology.

US reportedly plans to exempt major tech companies from upcoming semiconductor tariffs while maintaining pressure on China. What does this mean for competition and consumers?

Japan's PM Takaichi's landslide victory triggers yen weakness and Nikkei records. Analyzing global market implications and the emerging currency competition in Asia.

Vietnamese tech giant FPT partners with UAE's G42 on AI infrastructure. The deal highlights Middle Eastern capital's growing influence in Southeast Asian tech markets

Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance, and DeepSeek battle for AI app dominance during Lunar New Year with freebies and new model launches