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Japan wage growth marks a clear break from decades of stagnation Large firms can raise pay more easily than smaller businesses Policy must protect workers and viable firms during the transition Japan has been in search of a stab

Taiwan’s political division is weakening deterrence Defence spending needs durable cross-party support Clearer US commitments could reinforce domestic consensus That one conclusion should cast doubt on all the rest.

Occasional office contact can strengthen remote teams No single work model suits every role Hybrid productivity depends on purposeful design During a nine-month experiment with a remote customer-services team in Turkey, <

U.S. consumers file class action accusing memory trio of price-fixing Past rulings favored memory makers, citing market dynamics over collusion Unprecedented AI-driven memory price surge likely to keep controversy alive A group of U.S.

Crushed by Its Trade Deficit With China, EU Establishes Formal Consultation Framework With Beijing Commitment among EU member states to a tougher stance raises prospects of additional trade restrictions China vows countermeasures, warning both sides could face backlash if negotiations collapse

China's homegrown BeiDou GNSS challenges the long-standing dominance of the U.S. GPS EU and Russia also operate independent GNSS networks, each pursuing distinct strategic objectives Beyond GPS, the U.S.

Expansion of AI-Driven R&D Automation Ushers in the Era of Personalized Therapies Paradigm Shift in Drug Development from Candidate Discovery to Manufacturing Regulatory Reforms and Massive State Investment Become China's Weapons for Global Market Expansion

Doosan Bobcat-Caterpillar patent battle enters formal U.S. ITC investigation Dispute over core control technologies could reshape technological benchmarks in the U.S.

Meta AI Executive: "AI Is Not Meant to Replace Humans but Serve as an Economic Partner" Real-World Industry Evaluations Confirm Strength in Repetitive Tasks, Limitations in Specialized Work Rising Enterprise Costs Prompt Strategic Reassessment of AI Deployment

China transshipment now extends beyond tariff avoidance Southeast Asia is both a chip hub and a diversion risk Export controls should track ownership and final use In less than a month in 2025, at least $510m worth of high-end U

Beijing accelerates nationwide system for managing and policing end-of-life batteries Surging volumes of retired batteries drive push to strengthen resource security and regulatory compliance Battery recycling technologies advance rapidly, from raw material recovery to direct regeneration

Apple Lobbies to Secure Approval for Adopting China's CXMT Memory Chips Apple's Traditional Cost-Reduction Strategy Loses Effectiveness Amid the Memory Supercycle China's Semiconductor Industry Closes the Gap with Technology, Production Capacity, and Government Support

Growing Internal and External Backlash Against EU Methane Regulation, With Germany Joining the Opposition EU Push for Greater Domestic Gas Production at Odds With Stringent Methane Rules Softening Climate Stance Puts EU's Position as Global Regulatory Standard-Setter at Risk

Energy security strategy aimed at simultaneously strengthening advanced manufacturing competitiveness Standardization and localization of nuclear technology maximize cost competitiveness and construction efficiency Can China reshape the global balance of power despite U.S.

Introduction of a molten steel origin verification system to block circumvention imports of Chinese steel Tighter steel trade controls amid China's overcapacity and expanding low-cost exports Difficulty distinguishing locally produced steel from transshipped cargo complicates anti-circumvention enforcement

Women’s representation does not automatically reduce corruption Evidence from Brazil and India points instead to experience, incentives and institutional control Political equality and anti-corruption reform should advance together, but through separate policies

Most attacks were armed robberies; not piracy Japan should back policing; not naval expansion Regional cooperation can protect vital trade routes Authorities reported 80 attacks through the Malacca and Singapore straits in th

Warsh’s first FOMC resisted the expected political script Fed independence is proven through decisions, not appointments The real test comes when policy and politics collide A 12-0 vote can say more than many months o

Europe built trade through linked treaties Middle powers can adapt that model Deeper access should depend on verified compliance Almost 900 trade agreements connected the nations of Europe from 1815 to 1919.

Corporate workforce reductions accelerate alongside expanding AI investment AI-driven job replacement reshapes corporate operating models Layoffs spread beyond IT into finance, consulting, retail, and manufacturing Artificial intelligence-