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 […]
Biden's Ultimatum to Israel: Protect Civilians or Risk U.S. BackingBiden talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu“Decision to support depends on civilian protection policies”Possible policy shift from unilateral supportRepeatedly emphasizes the need for a ceasefire U.S. President Joe Biden has mentioned the possibility of a change in policy towards Israel. It is a warning that support could be withdrawn if measures to protect civilians are […]
CrowdStrike Soars High in IT Security SectorCrowdStrike (CRWD) has been named a “Top Pick” in the global IT security center. CrowdStrike has expanded its market share with an integrated endpoint security solution named Falcon. Falcon, a first-of-its-kind single platform, single console (interface) security solution, is praised for its ability to solve the complexities and operational difficulties at a time when businesses […]
Second Korean War Looms: Kim Jong Un's Aggression Could Spell DisasterNorth Korea is unlikely to hold an advantageous position in any preemptive strikeConcerns over the destructive impact on the global economy and semiconductor supply chain Amid speculations of a potential second Korean War on the Korean Peninsula, Bloomberg reported on the 3rd that Kim Jong Un would likely face destruction in most Korean War scenarios. […]
Yellen Flags Concerns Over China's Overproduction Amid Tariff SpeculationRemarks on China’s overproduction and mentioning of measuresYellen keeps silent on potential additional tariffs U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen disclosed that additional protective measures against China were being considered before she visited the country. According to Axios, a U.S. online media outlet, Yellen made these remarks in Anchorage before departing for China on the 3rd […]
Swiss Banking Giant UBS to Buy Back $20 Billion of Its SharesSwiss bank UBS has announced a buyback of its shares. On the 2nd (local time), UBS announced that it would start a new buyback program of up to $2 billion and plans to complete up to half by 2024. UBS revealed that it had already bought back nearly 1.2 billion Swiss francs ($1.32 billion) worth […]
Forbes' Newest Billionaire: Taylor Swift's Music Makes HistoryPop icon Taylor Swift reaches billionaire status, as reported by Forbes. Forbes released a list titled New Billionaires 2024 on April 2. Forbes reports a record-breaking year for billionaires, with 2,781 individuals and a combined wealth of $14.2 trillion. This year’s Forbes list sees a significant jump in newcomers, with 265 joining the ranks compared […]
Tick Tock on the Moon: U.S. to Develop Lunar Standard TimeWhite House orders NASA to establish standard timeAdvancing exploration and excavation with lunar standard timeWhite House: “Need a talk with nations of Artemis Accords” As the race for moon exploration among space development superpowers accelerates, the U.S. is set to establish a lunar standard time. With the introduction of the standard time, all figures, standards, […]
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 […]
Biden's Ultimatum to Israel: Protect Civilians or Risk U.S. Backing Biden talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu“Decision to support depends on civilian protection policies”Possible policy shift from unilateral supportRepeatedly emphasizes the need for a ceasefire U.S. President Joe Biden has mentioned the possibility of a change in policy towards Israel. It is a warning that support could be withdrawn if measures to protect civilians are […]
CrowdStrike Soars High in IT Security Sector CrowdStrike (CRWD) has been named a “Top Pick” in the global IT security center. CrowdStrike has expanded its market share with an integrated endpoint security solution named Falcon. Falcon, a first-of-its-kind single platform, single console (interface) security solution, is praised for its ability to solve the complexities and operational difficulties at a time when businesses […]
Second Korean War Looms: Kim Jong Un's Aggression Could Spell Disaster North Korea is unlikely to hold an advantageous position in any preemptive strikeConcerns over the destructive impact on the global economy and semiconductor supply chain Amid speculations of a potential second Korean War on the Korean Peninsula, Bloomberg reported on the 3rd that Kim Jong Un would likely face destruction in most Korean War scenarios. […]
Yellen Flags Concerns Over China's Overproduction Amid Tariff Speculation Remarks on China’s overproduction and mentioning of measuresYellen keeps silent on potential additional tariffs U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen disclosed that additional protective measures against China were being considered before she visited the country. According to Axios, a U.S. online media outlet, Yellen made these remarks in Anchorage before departing for China on the 3rd […]
Swiss Banking Giant UBS to Buy Back $20 Billion of Its Shares Swiss bank UBS has announced a buyback of its shares. On the 2nd (local time), UBS announced that it would start a new buyback program of up to $2 billion and plans to complete up to half by 2024. UBS revealed that it had already bought back nearly 1.2 billion Swiss francs ($1.32 billion) worth […]
Forbes' Newest Billionaire: Taylor Swift's Music Makes History Pop icon Taylor Swift reaches billionaire status, as reported by Forbes. Forbes released a list titled New Billionaires 2024 on April 2. Forbes reports a record-breaking year for billionaires, with 2,781 individuals and a combined wealth of $14.2 trillion. This year’s Forbes list sees a significant jump in newcomers, with 265 joining the ranks compared […]
Tick Tock on the Moon: U.S. to Develop Lunar Standard Time White House orders NASA to establish standard timeAdvancing exploration and excavation with lunar standard timeWhite House: “Need a talk with nations of Artemis Accords” As the race for moon exploration among space development superpowers accelerates, the U.S. is set to establish a lunar standard time. With the introduction of the standard time, all figures, standards, […]
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