China’s 3.57 million STEM graduates annually challenge US AI leadership
China’s 3.5 million annual STEM graduates are closing the AI productivity gap. Data shows the performance divide with U.S. models effectively shut in April 2…
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United States Department of Justice appeals judicial directive for IEEPA duty repayments
The Justice Department will appeal a universal tariff refund order, claiming the court cannot mandate repayments for final liquidations without individual su…
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Office of the U.S. Trade Representative launches probe into Vietnam’s IP practices
The USTR has launched a Section 301 probe into Vietnam’s intellectual property practices, investigating failures to protect patents and trademarks for U.S. f…
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German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and E6 ministers target unified capital markets
The EU’s six largest economies (E6) have reached a common position in Berlin to push for a Capital Markets Union, reportedly including new powers for ESMA.
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MSCI Asia Pacific Index gains 1% as US and Iran near conflict pause
Asia markets rise as investors weigh signs of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal against renewed military activity in the Strait of Hormuz. Nikkei and KOSPI track ga…
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Global markets drop as Middle East conflict pushes crude toward $100
Global markets dipped on May 28, 2026, as Middle East hostilities pushed Brent crude to $96. Meanwhile, US growth was revised down as inflation hit a 3-year…
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China Airlines Chairman Kao Shing-Hwang announces record NT$14.7 billion profit for 2025
China Airlines reports record 2025 net profit of NT$14.7 billion and record Q1 2026 revenue driven by the surge in Taiwan’s AI hardware and semiconductor shi…
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UBS Asia President Iqbal Khan views AI as ‘biggest transformation’ for banking jobs
UBS Asia Pacific President Iqbal Khan discusses the long-term outlook for China business, the impact of AI on banking jobs, and his relocation to the region.
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Supply chain resiliency increasingly prioritised over cost in perma-crisis era
Global corporations are prioritizing supply chain resiliency over cost-cutting as the perma-crisis era of wars and trade shocks ends the just-in-time model.
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Chinese Chip Stocks Rally in Hong Kong Following Huawei Design Breakthrough
Chinese chip stocks rallied in Hong Kong on May 26, 2026, following Huawei’s semiconductor design breakthrough and the debut of the Tau Scaling Law.
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Citic Securities warns China trading curbs may hit $32 billion of HK assets
Citic Securities warns that new China trading curbs could hit $32 billion in Hong Kong assets, threatening liquidity and reshaping cross-border capital flows.
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Global Stocks Rise and Oil Prices Fall on US-Iran Deal Expectations
Global stock markets rose and crude oil fell as US-Iran deal expectations grew between May 20 and May 25, 2026. Brent dropped below $99 as negotiations neare…
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Posco International reveals plans for US rare earth plant with ReElement Technologies
Posco International and ReElement Technologies will build a $200M rare earth plant in the US to secure a critical minerals supply chain and reduce China reli…
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Lincoln International valuation shows 79% discount after LCLN share price move
Lincoln International (LCLN) shares rose 4.38% to US$24.06, yet analysts suggest a 79.8% discount to intrinsic value. Explore the latest IPO data and board s…
