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Responding to Trump tariff threat, Taiwan says chip business is ‘win-win’
Semiconductor business between Taiwan and the United States is a “win-win” model for both sides given the high level of complementarity, the island’s economy ministry said on Tuesday responding to tariff threats from U.
China’s first-store economy gains momentum
As new brands become key in driving traffic to China’s urban commercial spaces, the sustained rise of the “first-store economy” has further stimulated consumer appetite.
66 North’s CEO Helgi Óskarsson Says Brand’s Chinese Consumers Spend More Than Anyone
The Iceland-based sustainable outerwear brand opened an exhibition during Copenhagen Fashion Week to mark its 99th anniversary.
China built out record amount of wind and solar power in 2024
China raced ahead building renewable energy last year, installing more wind and solar power than ever before and continuing to leave all other countries in the dust.
China Is Quietly Taking Over Russia’s Tech Market
While Chinese companies are taking advantage of the ever-stronger economic ties between the two countries, concerns are being raised about Russia’s level of dependence on its neighbor at a time when …
Chinese Consumers: Apparel Brand Loyalty Is ‘Fleeting’
Consumers in China are brand loyal when buying luxury goods, but that’s not true for apparel where shoppers are likely to switch brands.
Bacon giant Smithfield Foods’ stock rises after IPO as Wall Street bites at reduced price
Smithfield Foods’ shares rose over their reduced initial public offering price Tuesday, as the pork producer returned to the stock market about 12 years after China’s WH Group took it private.
China ‘building laser-ignited fusion research centre’ in challenge to US
China is building a gigantic laser-ignited fusion power laboratory … Helion’s latest fundraising takes the amount raised by the company to more than $1bn and values the business at $5.4bn. David Kirtley, Helion’s chief executive,…
US Vs China: AI, Crypto And The Power Play Shaping Global Trade
China’s technological capabilities may be advancing faster than previously thought, challenging U.S. dominance in AI, digital payments, reserve currency and global trade
Stocks Get Crushed, Crypto Traders Liquidated for $983,889,444 As ChatGPT Rival DeepSeek Spooks Markets
A new Chinese advancement in artificial intelligence, DeepSeek, has left US markets feeling unsettled, triggering corrections in equities and crypto assets.
GM’s Adjusted Earnings Top Estimates After Billions in China, Cruise Charges
Key Takeaways General Motors posted a surprise net loss for the fourth quarter, but its revenue and adjusted earnings per share beat estimates.The automaker posted billions in one-time charges for recent moves like restructuring its…
Agora, Inc. (API) Enhances AI-Driven Decision-Making in Blockchain with Acquisition of Boardroom for DAO Governance Solutions
We recently compiled a list of the 10 AI News Updates Investors Should Not Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ:API) stands against the other AI…
