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Trump-Xi summit bade farewell to ‘China plus one’
President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, greeting him in person at Joint Base Andrews, […]
So where’s the ‘intelligence explosion?’
One of my fundamental beliefs about the world is that Ramez Naam ought to blog more. Ramez is one of the world’s greatest futurists — he predicted the […]
Trump family-tied drone maker woos Pakistan at India’s expense
Powerus, a US defense company with ties to President Donald Trump’s sons, drew scrutiny after signing a memorandum of understanding this month with the Pakistani […]
US nuclear pact puts Saudi Arabia on path to the bomb
A contentious civilian nuclear agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia has ignited a sharp debate over Middle Eastern security, laying bare the escalating friction […]
For Ukraine, some good news but also some bad news
If you do not follow the Twitter feed of the Ukrainian Third Army Corps, you should. It does not tweet a great deal, but when it […]
Taiwan’s minimum wage to cross NT$30,000 as AI boom lifts growth
Taiwan’s minimum monthly wage will rise above NT$30,000 (US$945.02) for the first time next year, after the Ministry of Labour’s Minimum Wage Deliberation Committee agreed […]
Vietnam’s Strategic Partnership with Canada Faces Two Tests
By: Khanh Vu Duc Vietnamese President To Lam at a private talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo from VNA Vietnam’s new Strategic Partnership […]
Retrenchments climb to five-year high as Singapore’s job market keeps growing
Retrenchments in Singapore rose to their highest level in more than five years in Q2 2026, even as the labour market continued to expand, according […]
Struggle over Hormuz and Bab el‑Mandeb straits is centuries old
Over recent months, the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have become synonymous with geopolitical jostling. Whoever controls these narrow waterways governs the flow of […]
Trump rejects deal, Iran diplomat calls for ‘negotiated solution’
As US President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran’s proposal for a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz this weekend, the Iranian foreign minister reiterated that “there […]
Could climate change force a rewrite of the world’s recipes?
Climate change, supply chain disruption and geopolitical tensions are pushing food manufacturers to explore cocoa alternatives, microbial proteins and climate-resilient crops…See More
US, China should treat AI risk like a pathogen, not a missile
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrapped up their Washington summit on September 25 with a two-month extension of the trade truce and warm words about […]
Brand packaging: Roku Gin’s tale of seasonal fleeting beauty
Roku Gin’s latest packaging draws on Japanese craftsmanship and shun, the appreciation of ingredients at their seasonal peak, for its Noryo Tea Edition…See More
US challenges China on secret nuclear tests as arms race looms
A mounting standoff over allegations of covert Chinese nuclear testing and rapid arsenal expansion has collided with an intensifying domestic debate within the US over […]
Indian Gond tribal artist hits surprise $2.15m record at Pundole
By: John Elliott Shyam’s $2.15m Pundole record breaker – an unusually large and strongly coloured 91in x 69in acrylic on canvas showing a spiritual figure […]
Remote working is reshaping presenteeism, study finds
Remote work and everyday digital tools have made it easier for employees to keep working when they are unwell, and researchers argue that the standard […]
PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Hershey & more drop into the spirit of Halloween with FOMO-inducing launches
Fanta, Mountain Dew, Alani Nu and Reese’s are borrowing drop culture to use scarcity, exclusivity and social buzz to drive Halloween beverage sales…See More
Could FDA’s GRAS proposal chill investment in novel food ingredients?
FDA’s proposed mandatory GRAS notification rule could increase regulatory risk for novel food ingredients, affecting investment, partnerships, M&A and product development…See More
Bond vigilantes on a savage hunt as global yields run wild
TOKYO — The bond vigilantes are back — and now they’re patrolling every major debt market at once. As deficits balloon, spending runs unchecked and […]