WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, vowed in congressional testimony that the central bank will remain “strictly independent” […]
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OpenAI is burning billions — and an IPO won’t stave off bankruptcy
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is gearing up to launch its initial public offering (IPO) this year. This financial maneuver would represent a pivotal shift […]
Why US, Israel and Iran are headed for a frozen conflict
With a shaky ceasefire in place between the US, Israel and Iran – and little progress on talks to resolve the complex issues at the […]
Trump’s Iran war: three goals, three failures, one debacle
Trump chose to believe Netanyahu. Announcing the US-Israeli assault, Trump told Iranians that this was their opportunity to reclaim their country. To win the war […]
Japan is becoming the hinge of Indo-Pacific deterrence
China’s latest move at Scarborough Shoal may appear routine. By tightening access controls with a barrier and layered vessel presence, Beijing has once again signaled […]
US, China forge rival fusion chains as Europe weighs role
China and the United States are extending their rivalry beyond artificial intelligence and space into fusion energy, widely seen as a virtually limitless, carbon-free power […]
Large Hadron Collider results hint at undiscovered physics
Recent findings from research we have been carrying out at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at Cern in Geneva suggest that we might be closing […]
Japan’s Surgical Specialization Crisis
By: Tomoaki Takei Nikkei Asia photo Japan is suffering a nationwide shortage of surgeons in more than half of its teaching hospitals, even in major […]
PepsiCo proves new playbook works as price cuts and innovation drive sales
PepsiCo’s Q1 growth was fueled by lower prices, cleaner ingredients and functional beverages as consumers prioritize affordability and better-for-you options…See More
China’s drone-laid mines aim to trap US in a Taiwan war
China’s minelaying drones point to a new way of enforcing a Taiwan blockade, using stealthy, autonomous systems to disrupt maritime access and deny entry to […]
Baby America’s hegemony is no match for old worlds
When US President Donald Trump said, “A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight,” he hardly knew the profundity of his words. Iran, formerly Persia, has a […]
Who is calling the shots in Iran?
Following the last round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Iran’s foreign minister and negotiator Abbas Araghchi declared in a post […]
Our Large Hadron Collider results hint at undiscovered physics
Recent findings from research we have been carrying out at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at Cern in Geneva suggest that we might be closing […]
K Food exports set to take major hit after losing Middle East growth
South Korea’s K Food export growth momentum face a sharp slowdown as the Middle East weakens from the US-Iran conflict…See More
The US counterterrorism czar without a counterterrorism plan
This article was first published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. March unfolded like a stress test for US counterterrorism authorities. […]
Southeast Asia holds the key to unlocking Korean impasse
While inter-Korean diplomacy stagnates despite Seoul’s recent initiatives, Southeast Asian nations are stepping in to bridge the gap. Vietnam, Indonesia and Laos are leveraging their […]
Japan’s Takaichi chooses guns over butter — at her peril
TOKYO – One reason many economists were disappointed with Sanae Takaichi’s selection as Japanese prime minister last October was concern that economic policy isn’t really […]
Iran war leaves Asian nations weighing their nuclear options
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with kind permission. Read the original here. The effects of the Iran war on regional […]
Building a workforce without walls at HR Tech Asia 2026
What does it mean to lead people well in an age of algorithms? That question will sit at the heart of HR Tech Asia 2026 […]
In jab at Taiwan, China ramps up military support for Somalia
China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with […]