Gold Prices on a Roller Coaster Ride in the Midst of Middle East StrifeDespite Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend, gold prices dipped below last week’s peak. As the Middle East conflict entered a dangerous new phase, gold prices rose by 1.2% on the 15th (local time) but lost most gains. Gold prices broke through $2400 per ounce on Friday but ended the trading day in a […]
China's Population Crisis: A Threat to Its Economic Supremacy?Elderly population expected to reach 38% by 2050Retirement age at 60, the world’s lowestThe Hukou System hinders economic growthUrbanization rate must reach 75-80% As China faces complex issues of economic slowdown, low birth rate, and aging population, its status as the world’s second-largest economy is wavering. The Economist recently introduced a solution for China’s population crisis. […]
LE SSERAFIM's 'Smart' and 'Easy' Show Unfading Popularity on SpotifyK-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM has surged on Spotify’s Global Chart. According to the latest Daily Top Songs Global released by Spotify on April 15th (Korean time) for April 14th, LE SSERAFIM (members Kim Chae Won, Sakura, Heo Yun Jin, Kazuha, Hong Eun Chae) saw their track “Smart” from their third mini-album climb 32 spots […]
Scholz in China: A Diplomatic Move to Address Trade Disputes and Ukraine CrisisGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz made his second visit to China after taking office. During his stay, Chancellor Scholz is expected to discuss trade conflicts and the war in Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to Bloomberg, on the 14th, Chancellor Scholz entered China through Chongqing. CEOs from Siemens, Bayer, Merck, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz accompanied […]
From the Oval Office to the Courtroom: Trump's Unprecedented TrialTrump to appear in court 4 days a week for a month and a halfFacing 34 counts of charge, each carrying a maximum of 4 years in prison The trial for former President Donald Trump, who has been criminally charged for paying hush money to a porn star to silence her sexual allegations before the […]
Ukraine to Purchase Chinese DronesU.S. drones cost thousands of dollars more per unitDevelopment limitations due to compliance with communication standardsBan on Chinese components hinders performance As the Russia-Ukraine war turns into a drone battlefield with drones being actively used, Ukraine is extensively using Chinese drones that are superior in terms of price and performance compared to American ones, according […]
U.S.-South Korea Collaborate with International Community to Address North Korean-Russian Military CooperationIntegrated Defense Dialogue between U.S. and South Korea held in the U.S.Global response to North Korean-Russian military tiesU.S. vows full defense, including nuclear attacks, to defend North Korea The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to jointly respond to North Korea’s nuclear threat while addressing North Korean-Russian military cooperation through international coordination. According to the defense […]
Fear of Iran's Response to Israel Sends Oil Prices SkyrocketingWest Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have surged once again. On the 10th (local time), the news that the United States and its allies are reporting an imminent primary missile or drone attack by Iran on Israeli military and government targets quickly reversed a previous drop in oil prices, leading to a sharp increase. […]
Thailand's Shocking Move to Criminalize MarijuanaThai Prime Minister to review restrictions on marijuana for medical purposes The Thai government is expected to tighten regulations on recreational use of marijuana. According to the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy on the 10th, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently suggested in a media interview a shift toward restricting the use of marijuana […]
US and Australia Struggle as China Cancels Wheat OrdersChicago wheat futures prices have fallen by 10% since the start of the yearChina cancels order for 504,000 tons of U.S. wheatFood Security Law to take effect in JunePressure to curb grain imports increases Wheat prices have plummeted as China, the world’s largest grain importer, recently canceled large wheat orders from the U.S. and Australia. […]
China Surges Ahead as Saudi Arabia's Top Greenfield InvestorChina emerges as the largest greenfield investor China emerged as Saudi Arabia’s largest greenfield investment country last year. This signifies a deepening relationship between the two nations. According to the Institute for International Economic Policy, on the 10th, China invested $16.8 billion in Saudi Arabia last year, securing its position as a major greenfield foreign […]
EU and U.S. Unite Against China's Market DistortionUrsula von der Leyen calls for a tough stance on ChinaGerman Chancellor Scholz set to visit China from 14th to 16thChina refutes, “US pays subsidies through IRA” Following U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s criticism of China’s overproduction, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has expressed a firm stance against China’s unfair trade […]
Apple's Diversification Strategy: 1 in 7 iPhones Now Made in IndiaApple diversifies production basesiPhone sales in China down 24% YoY As Apple’s iPhone production in China decreases, its production in India significantly increases. This shift is attributed to the struggles faced by China’s lockdown policies during the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant drop in iPhone sales due to competition from local companies like Huawei. Bloomberg […]
Middle East Tensions Ease, Oil Prices FallThe price of oil, nearing $90, has started to decline. Oil prices fell from a five-month high on the 8th (local time) after Israel announced it would withdraw some of its troops from Gaza, helping to cool some of the geopolitical gains from last week. Brent crude futures plummeted by 2.6% before recovering some losses, […]
Goldman Sachs Warns: Trump's Tariff Plan Could Hit U.S. Income and SpendingGoldman analysis: greater impact on actual income and personal consumption Analysts predict that if the tariff imposition plan against China, advocated by former U.S. President Donald Trump, is implemented, it could hinder U.S. economic growth and increase inflation. According to Bloomberg on the 7th (local time), analysts at Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. projected in a […]
AI-Generated Content Sparks Debate in Chinese Video IndustryRecently, there has been a lively discussion about Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) in the Chinese video content industry. Additionally, efforts to introduce AI technology on various platforms are accelerating. According to industry sources, on the 7th, the combination of AI and video content emerged as a hot topic at the 11th China Audio & […]
Japan's Pursuit of North Korean Summit: Failure is a Low-Cost OptionLow opportunity cost even if the summit failsJapan’s security interests must have close cooperation with the US and South Korea The Japanese government, pushing for a summit with North Korea, needs the support of President Joe Biden, according to a US diplomatic and security authority. The reason is that the opportunity cost is low even […]
Biden Administration Concerned Over High Casualties of Relief Workers in IsraelKirby: “Too many relief workers killed in Israeli operations.”“We don’t want a large-scale ground war in Rafah.” The White House has urged Israel, which is conducting military operations in the Gaza Strip, to change its strategy. John Kirby, United States National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications, stated this on CBS News “Face the […]
Zelenskyy Pleads for Help: 'We're Running Out of Missiles'Appeal for Allied Support Amid Intensified Russian AttacksEmphasis on the Need for 25 U.S. Patriot Missiles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allied nations for support, cautioning that the country’s missile supplies are running low. According to The Independent on the 6th (local time), Zelenskyy disclosed this in an interview with Ukraine TV. “If […]
Yellen Warns of Global Economic Threat from China's OverproductionU.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has started her visit to China, raising concerns about the overproduction capacity of Chinese manufacturing. According to Bloomberg News, on the 5th, Secretary Yellen arrived in Guangzhou, southern China, the previous afternoon. This is her first visit to China in seven months since July last year. During her visit, which […]
Gold Prices on a Roller Coaster Ride in the Midst of Middle East Strife Despite Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend, gold prices dipped below last week’s peak. As the Middle East conflict entered a dangerous new phase, gold prices rose by 1.2% on the 15th (local time) but lost most gains. Gold prices broke through $2400 per ounce on Friday but ended the trading day in a […]
China's Population Crisis: A Threat to Its Economic Supremacy? Elderly population expected to reach 38% by 2050Retirement age at 60, the world’s lowestThe Hukou System hinders economic growthUrbanization rate must reach 75-80% As China faces complex issues of economic slowdown, low birth rate, and aging population, its status as the world’s second-largest economy is wavering. The Economist recently introduced a solution for China’s population crisis. […]
LE SSERAFIM's 'Smart' and 'Easy' Show Unfading Popularity on Spotify K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM has surged on Spotify’s Global Chart. According to the latest Daily Top Songs Global released by Spotify on April 15th (Korean time) for April 14th, LE SSERAFIM (members Kim Chae Won, Sakura, Heo Yun Jin, Kazuha, Hong Eun Chae) saw their track “Smart” from their third mini-album climb 32 spots […]
Scholz in China: A Diplomatic Move to Address Trade Disputes and Ukraine Crisis German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made his second visit to China after taking office. During his stay, Chancellor Scholz is expected to discuss trade conflicts and the war in Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to Bloomberg, on the 14th, Chancellor Scholz entered China through Chongqing. CEOs from Siemens, Bayer, Merck, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz accompanied […]
From the Oval Office to the Courtroom: Trump's Unprecedented Trial Trump to appear in court 4 days a week for a month and a halfFacing 34 counts of charge, each carrying a maximum of 4 years in prison The trial for former President Donald Trump, who has been criminally charged for paying hush money to a porn star to silence her sexual allegations before the […]
Ukraine to Purchase Chinese Drones U.S. drones cost thousands of dollars more per unitDevelopment limitations due to compliance with communication standardsBan on Chinese components hinders performance As the Russia-Ukraine war turns into a drone battlefield with drones being actively used, Ukraine is extensively using Chinese drones that are superior in terms of price and performance compared to American ones, according […]
U.S.-South Korea Collaborate with International Community to Address North Korean-Russian Military Cooperation Integrated Defense Dialogue between U.S. and South Korea held in the U.S.Global response to North Korean-Russian military tiesU.S. vows full defense, including nuclear attacks, to defend North Korea The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to jointly respond to North Korea’s nuclear threat while addressing North Korean-Russian military cooperation through international coordination. According to the defense […]
Fear of Iran's Response to Israel Sends Oil Prices Skyrocketing West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have surged once again. On the 10th (local time), the news that the United States and its allies are reporting an imminent primary missile or drone attack by Iran on Israeli military and government targets quickly reversed a previous drop in oil prices, leading to a sharp increase. […]
Thailand's Shocking Move to Criminalize Marijuana Thai Prime Minister to review restrictions on marijuana for medical purposes The Thai government is expected to tighten regulations on recreational use of marijuana. According to the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy on the 10th, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently suggested in a media interview a shift toward restricting the use of marijuana […]
US and Australia Struggle as China Cancels Wheat Orders Chicago wheat futures prices have fallen by 10% since the start of the yearChina cancels order for 504,000 tons of U.S. wheatFood Security Law to take effect in JunePressure to curb grain imports increases Wheat prices have plummeted as China, the world’s largest grain importer, recently canceled large wheat orders from the U.S. and Australia. […]
China Surges Ahead as Saudi Arabia's Top Greenfield Investor China emerges as the largest greenfield investor China emerged as Saudi Arabia’s largest greenfield investment country last year. This signifies a deepening relationship between the two nations. According to the Institute for International Economic Policy, on the 10th, China invested $16.8 billion in Saudi Arabia last year, securing its position as a major greenfield foreign […]
EU and U.S. Unite Against China's Market Distortion Ursula von der Leyen calls for a tough stance on ChinaGerman Chancellor Scholz set to visit China from 14th to 16thChina refutes, “US pays subsidies through IRA” Following U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s criticism of China’s overproduction, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has expressed a firm stance against China’s unfair trade […]
Apple's Diversification Strategy: 1 in 7 iPhones Now Made in India Apple diversifies production basesiPhone sales in China down 24% YoY As Apple’s iPhone production in China decreases, its production in India significantly increases. This shift is attributed to the struggles faced by China’s lockdown policies during the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant drop in iPhone sales due to competition from local companies like Huawei. Bloomberg […]
Middle East Tensions Ease, Oil Prices Fall The price of oil, nearing $90, has started to decline. Oil prices fell from a five-month high on the 8th (local time) after Israel announced it would withdraw some of its troops from Gaza, helping to cool some of the geopolitical gains from last week. Brent crude futures plummeted by 2.6% before recovering some losses, […]
Goldman Sachs Warns: Trump's Tariff Plan Could Hit U.S. Income and Spending Goldman analysis: greater impact on actual income and personal consumption Analysts predict that if the tariff imposition plan against China, advocated by former U.S. President Donald Trump, is implemented, it could hinder U.S. economic growth and increase inflation. According to Bloomberg on the 7th (local time), analysts at Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. projected in a […]
AI-Generated Content Sparks Debate in Chinese Video Industry Recently, there has been a lively discussion about Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) in the Chinese video content industry. Additionally, efforts to introduce AI technology on various platforms are accelerating. According to industry sources, on the 7th, the combination of AI and video content emerged as a hot topic at the 11th China Audio & […]
Japan's Pursuit of North Korean Summit: Failure is a Low-Cost Option Low opportunity cost even if the summit failsJapan’s security interests must have close cooperation with the US and South Korea The Japanese government, pushing for a summit with North Korea, needs the support of President Joe Biden, according to a US diplomatic and security authority. The reason is that the opportunity cost is low even […]
Biden Administration Concerned Over High Casualties of Relief Workers in Israel Kirby: “Too many relief workers killed in Israeli operations.”“We don’t want a large-scale ground war in Rafah.” The White House has urged Israel, which is conducting military operations in the Gaza Strip, to change its strategy. John Kirby, United States National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications, stated this on CBS News “Face the […]
Zelenskyy Pleads for Help: 'We're Running Out of Missiles' Appeal for Allied Support Amid Intensified Russian AttacksEmphasis on the Need for 25 U.S. Patriot Missiles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allied nations for support, cautioning that the country’s missile supplies are running low. According to The Independent on the 6th (local time), Zelenskyy disclosed this in an interview with Ukraine TV. “If […]
Yellen Warns of Global Economic Threat from China's Overproduction U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has started her visit to China, raising concerns about the overproduction capacity of Chinese manufacturing. According to Bloomberg News, on the 5th, Secretary Yellen arrived in Guangzhou, southern China, the previous afternoon. This is her first visit to China in seven months since July last year. During her visit, which […]
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