Mexico Rises as the New Manufacturing PowerhouseAs the Biden administration accelerates the decoupling from the Chinese supply chain, Mexico is rapidly emerging as a new global manufacturing hub to replace China. The manufacturing boom is happening in major cities in Mexico as foreign investments targeting the U.S. market continue, and the value of the Mexican peso is also on the rise. […]
China Welcomes Korean Companies' Investment Expansion: SK Group's CommitmentAccording to Xinhua News Agency, a Chinese state-run media, Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, met with He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, on the 29th and promised to continue investing in China. Chey, who also serves as chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, met with He, who was considered to […]
US Housing Giant Dr. Horton Beats Estimates with Robust ProfitsAnalysts have reported that D.R. Horton (DHI), a company that builds homes and sells building materials in the U.S., ‘s quarterly results were better than expected. D.R. Horton’s second-quarter (January-March) sales were $9.11 billion, a 14.2% increase year over year, and its net income was $1.17 billion, a 24.4% increase. Earnings per share (EPS) were […]
Apple's Big Move: $250 Million Investment in SingaporeTim Cook, currently touring Southeast Asia, also plans to invest in Singapore. According to an Apple statement on the 18th (local time), the company plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its local campus and operations in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said, “Singapore is truly a unique place, […]
SK Group Chairman Delivers on Investment Promise to President BidenChairman Chey Tae Won of SK Group emphasized that he kept his investment promise with U.S. President Joe Biden by establishing SK Hynix’s advanced packaging facilities. On the 17th, Chey posted on his LinkedIn, “SK Hynix announced on the 3rd that it will build an advanced packaging (post-processing) facility for HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) DRAM, […]
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 […]
Nvidia and PT Indosat Invest $200M in Building AI Center in IndonesiaNvidia is investing in the development of AI in Indonesia in collaboration with Indonesian telecom company PT Indosat. On the 4th (local time), the Indonesian Minister of Communications announced that Nvidia and Indosat planned to build a $200 million AI center in Central Java, Indonesia, by 2024. Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information Technology Budi […]
U.S. Insurers Flag 'U.S. Economic Recession' as Top Investment Risk This YearPhoto=Newsis Major U.S. insurers ‘ top investment and finance executives have pinpointed ‘U.S. economic slowdown and recession’ as a macroeconomic risk that could impact investment portfolios this year. Goldman Sachs Asset Management disclosed the results of a survey conducted among 359 Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of U.S. insurance companies on […]
Goldman Sachs Predicts $32 Billion Stock Sell-Off by US Pension FundsGlobal investment bank Goldman Sachs has projected a massive stock sell-off by U.S. pension funds, interpreted as a portfolio readjustment. Analysts from Goldman Sachs’ FICC (Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities) and Equity team stated on the 31st (local time) through an investment note that “We expect pension funds to sell off stocks worth $32 billion […]
JP Morgan: Bitcoin Outshines Gold as Top Investment ChoiceJP Morgan has rated Bitcoin’s investment value higher than gold’s. The Bitcoin spot ETF market is projected to grow to $220 billion in 2-3 years. On the 25th, JP Morgan stated in an investment report, “Bitcoin is taking up a larger share in investors’ portfolios than gold. When adjusting for volatility factors, the preference for […]
China's Electric Vehicle Boom Fuels Investment Interest in Battery SectorDespite global economic uncertainties, the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle market, government incentives, environmental regulations, and increased consumer preference for clean transportation continue to make the Chinese battery sector attractive to investors, argued Shijia Yan, an energy storage analyst at BloombergNEF. He emphasized that China’s battery industry, powered by the country’s robust demand for […]
Short-Seller Targets SoundHound AI, Calls It 'NVIDIA's Favorite' in Scathing ReportThe U.S. activist short-seller investor Capybara Research has set its sights on SoundHound AI. This voice recognition AI company has attracted attention with its investment from the American semiconductor company NVIDIA. On the 22nd, Capybara stated in a short-selling report on SoundHound, “This company is a failed company that spreads lies and deceit. They don’t […]
Saudi Arabia Unleashes $40 Billion Blitz in Global AI RaceSaudi Arabia plans to invest approximately $40 billion in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Major governments worldwide are racing to increase their investments to gain an edge in AI supremacy. According to the New York Times and other sources, on the 20th, Saudi Arabia plans to establish a $40 billion fund to invest in AI. […]
Google's Gemini AI Engine May Soon Power Features on Apple's iPhone, Sources SayApple is in talks to integrate Google’s Gemini into the iPhone. Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a source, that Apple is in discussions to incorporate Google’s Gemini AI engine into the iPhone, according to a report on the 18th. According to the source, the negotiations involve a Gemini license for some new features to be […]
Young Chinese Embrace Gold Bean Investments as Economic Slowdown Intensifies, Bloomberg FindsYonhap News Chinese in their 20s and 30s are turning to “Gold Bean” investments, trading small units of gold, to cope with economic stagnation. On the 15th, Bloomberg reported that as China’s economic slowdown crisis intensifies, the popularity of Gold Bean, which allows relatively low-cost investments, is soaring, especially among younger generations. The Gold Bean, […]
Venture Capitalist Vinod Khosla Reinforces Investment in Japanese StartupsVinod Khosla, CEO of Khosla Ventures, well-known as an early investor in OpenAI, has been increasing his investments in Japanese startups. News1 In an interview with the Nikkei on the 14th, Khosla stated, “I have recently decided to make new investments in Japanese companies.” This investment marks Khosla Ventures’ third in Japanese companies. Previously, it […]
Former Goldman Sachs Exec Spills Crypto Secrets: What's in Raoul Pal's Portfolio?Raoul Pal, a former executive at the global investment bank Goldman Sachs and currently the CEO of financial services company Real Vision, has revealed his cryptocurrency asset portfolio. On the 8th, Pal appeared on the cryptocurrency YouTube channel “Crypto Banter,” stating that about 90% of his assets are in the cryptocurrency sector. Pal is one […]
Biden Administration Mulls Blacklisting Chinese Semiconductor FirmsBloomberg reported on the 8th (local time) that the U.S. Joe Biden administration is considering additional sanctions against six Chinese semiconductor companies, including Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a major Chinese DRAM semiconductor company. Bloomberg reports that the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the U.S. Department of Commerce is considering adding CXMT to the […]
Goldman Sachs CIO Warns Against Investing in the Chinese MarketOn the 5th, police officers are saluting at the flagpole in front of the People’s Hall in Beijing, China. AP Yonhap News The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Goldman Sachs, a representative investment bank on Wall Street, warned against investing in the Chinese market at this time. He cited difficulties in sectors that have been […]
China's EVE Energy Sparks a $2.6 Billion Battery Venture in the US EVE Energy US Holdings, a subsidiary of Chinese EVE Energy, announced on September 7, 2023, that it plans to establish a joint venture in the United States with Electrified Power, Daimler Trucks, and Paccar Inc. The capital contribution limit for the joint investment shareholders is set at a total of $2.64 billion.
Mexico Rises as the New Manufacturing Powerhouse As the Biden administration accelerates the decoupling from the Chinese supply chain, Mexico is rapidly emerging as a new global manufacturing hub to replace China. The manufacturing boom is happening in major cities in Mexico as foreign investments targeting the U.S. market continue, and the value of the Mexican peso is also on the rise. […]
China Welcomes Korean Companies' Investment Expansion: SK Group's Commitment According to Xinhua News Agency, a Chinese state-run media, Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, met with He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, on the 29th and promised to continue investing in China. Chey, who also serves as chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, met with He, who was considered to […]
US Housing Giant Dr. Horton Beats Estimates with Robust Profits Analysts have reported that D.R. Horton (DHI), a company that builds homes and sells building materials in the U.S., ‘s quarterly results were better than expected. D.R. Horton’s second-quarter (January-March) sales were $9.11 billion, a 14.2% increase year over year, and its net income was $1.17 billion, a 24.4% increase. Earnings per share (EPS) were […]
Apple's Big Move: $250 Million Investment in Singapore Tim Cook, currently touring Southeast Asia, also plans to invest in Singapore. According to an Apple statement on the 18th (local time), the company plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its local campus and operations in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said, “Singapore is truly a unique place, […]
SK Group Chairman Delivers on Investment Promise to President Biden Chairman Chey Tae Won of SK Group emphasized that he kept his investment promise with U.S. President Joe Biden by establishing SK Hynix’s advanced packaging facilities. On the 17th, Chey posted on his LinkedIn, “SK Hynix announced on the 3rd that it will build an advanced packaging (post-processing) facility for HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) DRAM, […]
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 […]
Nvidia and PT Indosat Invest $200M in Building AI Center in Indonesia Nvidia is investing in the development of AI in Indonesia in collaboration with Indonesian telecom company PT Indosat. On the 4th (local time), the Indonesian Minister of Communications announced that Nvidia and Indosat planned to build a $200 million AI center in Central Java, Indonesia, by 2024. Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information Technology Budi […]
U.S. Insurers Flag 'U.S. Economic Recession' as Top Investment Risk This Year Photo=Newsis Major U.S. insurers ‘ top investment and finance executives have pinpointed ‘U.S. economic slowdown and recession’ as a macroeconomic risk that could impact investment portfolios this year. Goldman Sachs Asset Management disclosed the results of a survey conducted among 359 Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of U.S. insurance companies on […]
Goldman Sachs Predicts $32 Billion Stock Sell-Off by US Pension Funds Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has projected a massive stock sell-off by U.S. pension funds, interpreted as a portfolio readjustment. Analysts from Goldman Sachs’ FICC (Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities) and Equity team stated on the 31st (local time) through an investment note that “We expect pension funds to sell off stocks worth $32 billion […]
JP Morgan: Bitcoin Outshines Gold as Top Investment Choice JP Morgan has rated Bitcoin’s investment value higher than gold’s. The Bitcoin spot ETF market is projected to grow to $220 billion in 2-3 years. On the 25th, JP Morgan stated in an investment report, “Bitcoin is taking up a larger share in investors’ portfolios than gold. When adjusting for volatility factors, the preference for […]
China's Electric Vehicle Boom Fuels Investment Interest in Battery Sector Despite global economic uncertainties, the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle market, government incentives, environmental regulations, and increased consumer preference for clean transportation continue to make the Chinese battery sector attractive to investors, argued Shijia Yan, an energy storage analyst at BloombergNEF. He emphasized that China’s battery industry, powered by the country’s robust demand for […]
Short-Seller Targets SoundHound AI, Calls It 'NVIDIA's Favorite' in Scathing Report The U.S. activist short-seller investor Capybara Research has set its sights on SoundHound AI. This voice recognition AI company has attracted attention with its investment from the American semiconductor company NVIDIA. On the 22nd, Capybara stated in a short-selling report on SoundHound, “This company is a failed company that spreads lies and deceit. They don’t […]
Saudi Arabia Unleashes $40 Billion Blitz in Global AI Race Saudi Arabia plans to invest approximately $40 billion in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Major governments worldwide are racing to increase their investments to gain an edge in AI supremacy. According to the New York Times and other sources, on the 20th, Saudi Arabia plans to establish a $40 billion fund to invest in AI. […]
Google's Gemini AI Engine May Soon Power Features on Apple's iPhone, Sources Say Apple is in talks to integrate Google’s Gemini into the iPhone. Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a source, that Apple is in discussions to incorporate Google’s Gemini AI engine into the iPhone, according to a report on the 18th. According to the source, the negotiations involve a Gemini license for some new features to be […]
Young Chinese Embrace Gold Bean Investments as Economic Slowdown Intensifies, Bloomberg Finds Yonhap News Chinese in their 20s and 30s are turning to “Gold Bean” investments, trading small units of gold, to cope with economic stagnation. On the 15th, Bloomberg reported that as China’s economic slowdown crisis intensifies, the popularity of Gold Bean, which allows relatively low-cost investments, is soaring, especially among younger generations. The Gold Bean, […]
Venture Capitalist Vinod Khosla Reinforces Investment in Japanese Startups Vinod Khosla, CEO of Khosla Ventures, well-known as an early investor in OpenAI, has been increasing his investments in Japanese startups. News1 In an interview with the Nikkei on the 14th, Khosla stated, “I have recently decided to make new investments in Japanese companies.” This investment marks Khosla Ventures’ third in Japanese companies. Previously, it […]
Former Goldman Sachs Exec Spills Crypto Secrets: What's in Raoul Pal's Portfolio? Raoul Pal, a former executive at the global investment bank Goldman Sachs and currently the CEO of financial services company Real Vision, has revealed his cryptocurrency asset portfolio. On the 8th, Pal appeared on the cryptocurrency YouTube channel “Crypto Banter,” stating that about 90% of his assets are in the cryptocurrency sector. Pal is one […]
Biden Administration Mulls Blacklisting Chinese Semiconductor Firms Bloomberg reported on the 8th (local time) that the U.S. Joe Biden administration is considering additional sanctions against six Chinese semiconductor companies, including Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a major Chinese DRAM semiconductor company. Bloomberg reports that the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the U.S. Department of Commerce is considering adding CXMT to the […]
Goldman Sachs CIO Warns Against Investing in the Chinese Market On the 5th, police officers are saluting at the flagpole in front of the People’s Hall in Beijing, China. AP Yonhap News The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Goldman Sachs, a representative investment bank on Wall Street, warned against investing in the Chinese market at this time. He cited difficulties in sectors that have been […]
China's EVE Energy Sparks a $2.6 Billion Battery Venture in the US EVE Energy US Holdings, a subsidiary of Chinese EVE Energy, announced on September 7, 2023, that it plans to establish a joint venture in the United States with Electrified Power, Daimler Trucks, and Paccar Inc. The capital contribution limit for the joint investment shareholders is set at a total of $2.64 billion.
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