Economy

In 2026, the Hainan Free Trade Port is disrupting the traditional Hong Kong-Singapore duopoly. Boards are shifting from geography-based to jurisdiction-based strategies.

South Korea's facial recognition payment market hits a new high as Toss Facepay reaches 1 million users in 2026. Discover how AI and 3D tech are making wallets obsolete.

Streaming hit a record 49.2% of US TV viewing in December 2025, fueled by Netflix's 'Stranger Things'. Explore the data behind the decline of traditional TV.

US tech stocks fell as Morgan Stanley warned of slowing IT hardware demand. Analysts cite concerns over AI infrastructure returns and corporate spending.

Blackstone is weighing a $5 billion sale of Beacon Offshore Energy. Discover the potential impact on the Gulf of Mexico's deepwater energy sector.

Solayer Labs and Foundation launch a funding effort for revenue-generating onchain apps. Discover how this 2026 initiative changes the Web3 investment landscape.

China expanded its power capacity 7x faster than the US in 2025, betting on 80% renewables and a 2030 nuclear lead to dominate the AI infrastructure race.

AI demand and supply chain security are driving non-tech firms like sports gear makers into Taiwan's semiconductor industry as TSMC eyes a record $56 billion capex in 2026.

OpenAI launches a behavioral-based age prediction model for ChatGPT to identify users under 18 and restrict sensitive content amid FTC probes and safety lawsuits.

SBI Holdings invests $50 million in Clear Street to establish a joint venture in Japan, bringing cloud-based asset management services to institutional investors.

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser expresses skepticism over a federal credit card rate cap being approved by Congress. Read about the regulatory outlook and bank profitability.

Analysis of the Schwab Crypto Report 2026. Discover why market value remains concentrated in networks rather than infrastructure or consumer products.