economy

“Divided by Tariffs, United in the Arctic”: China-Russia Alignment Draws North America Together as U.S. and Canada Drill to Accelerate Bering Sea Interceptions

The United States and Canada have launched joint military exercises near Alaska despite their tariff dispute. The move comes ...
economy

Rate Hikes and U.S.–Japan Intervention Fall Short as Weak Growth and Fiscal Strains Push a Yen Recovery Further Out of Reach

The yen’s weakness has proved difficult to reverse despite interest-rate increases by the Bank of Japan and coordinated ...
economy

“Films and Audiences Move to Streaming” Megabox Exits Sinchon After 20 Years as Netflix Takes Control of K-Content Distribution

Megabox’s Sinchon branch, a fixture in Seoul’s Sinchon commercial district for 20 years, has closed, with its Dongdaemun ...
economy

“No EUV? Use DUV”: China’s CXMT Advances Process Miniaturization as Domestic Semiconductor Ecosystem Expands Despite Lithography Gap

Chinese DRAM manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has begun mass-producing chips using a next-generation advanced ...
economy

“Hardline Rhetoric, Then the Negotiating Table”: U.S. and Iran Reopen Talks at UN General Assembly as Prolonged War Strains Both Economies

The United States and Iran held talks in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. A ...
economy

"War Costs and High Oil Prices" Iran War Rattles U.S. Financial Markets as Pressure Mounts for Fed Tightening and Higher Treasury Yields

Expectations are mounting that the U.S. Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle could accelerate more rapidly than anticipated.
economy

“More Users, Less Spending”: C-Commerce Payments Contract as Coupang Widens Lead in Logistics and Content

Payments made on Chinese e-commerce platforms, including AliExpress, Temu and Shein—collectively referred to as ...
economy

“Secret Talks With Houthis, but Saudi Military Aid Rejected”: Trump’s High-Stakes Bid to Force Iran’s Capitulation Faces Crucial Test This Week

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified military and economic pressure on Iran by raising the possibility of resuming ...
economy

“Frontline Workers in High Demand, College Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs”: The ‘College Premium’ Erodes as Foundational Skills Decline and AI Takes Over Entry-Le…

Employment prospects for young Americans are diverging sharply between college graduates and those without degrees. Hiring ...
economy

“From Emotional Dependence to Reinforced Delusions”: Major Economies Tighten AI Companion Rules as Mental Health Risks Come to Light

China’s internet regulator is tightening restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) services that simulate real human ...
economy

Trump Champions “Superintelligence,” Redefining AI’s Value Through Its Potential to Expand Human Capabilities

Anne-Marie Nicholson is a fearless reporter covering international markets and global economic shifts. With a background in international relations, she provides a nuanced perspective on trade ...
economyOpinion

“Vicarious Satisfaction Can Trigger Eating Disorders”: YouTube Cracks Down on Mukbang, Prompting a Rethink of K-Food Promotion

YouTube has suspended monetization on a succession of popular mukbang channels featuring binge eating and weight-loss ...