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This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

Domestic Weakness and Overheated Competition Driving Market Limits Expansion of Overseas Investment Centered on Batteries and Assembly Plants Factory Expansion in Europe and Southeast Asia by BYD and Chery Automobile China’s electric vehic

Evolution of Southeast Asia as the ‘Factory of the World’ Supply Chains Reshaped Amid U.S.

Restructuring Left to Corporate Autonomy Government: “Submit Consolidation Plans” Industry: “A Stopgap That Shifts Burden to Companies” The government has drawn its sword in a bid to rescue the domestic petrochemical industry, now on the brink of

Shift from Export Price Cuts to Markups Price Hikes by Toyota and Subaru Inability to Absorb Tariff Burden without Eroding Profitability Toyota, Subaru and other Japanese automakers have begun raising prices in the U.S.

Meta betting on display, Google and Samsung on XR Big Tech accelerating differentiated strategies in smart glasses Chinese tech giants joining the race with payment and content integration Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, weari

Valuations Reset After OverheatingBehind Rapid Growth: Rising Investment and Costs

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Is Washington using subsidies to take equity stakes in semiconductor firms? The move evokes parallels with Egypt after the Suez Crisis and Russia following the Ukraine war. Analysts warn of shaken investor confidence and the risks of creeping nationalization.

Recognition That CBDCs Alone Have LimitsConcerns Over Dollar Dominance

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Teucrium CEO Says Ripple and XRP Could Replace SWIFT SWIFT Already Introducing Its Own Blockchain Technology with Chainlink SWIFT as a Symbol of Western Power, Capable of Paralyzing Economies Through Sanctions Blockchain is expected to eventual

China and India Resume Trade at Three Border Points "U.S.

15% workforce reduction in the first half, following last year’s cuts Additional layoffs possible amid failure to secure foundry demand New plant projects canceled, targeting 22% downsizing by year-end Intel is pressing ahead with large-scale res

Pre-Summit Consultations with European Allies Ahead of U.S.-Ukraine Talks Kyiv Also Pursuing Drone Production Pact with Washington Leveraging Battlefield Experience NATO European Members Expand Security Assistance for Ukraine Ukraine has p

50% tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum content in products Applied even to goods already in transit U.S.