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Treasury Secretary Bessent: “Fed should deliver a big cut in September” “Cuts should have happened in June or July — delayed action” “Don’t focus solely on inflation while overlooking labor market weakness” With the Federal Reserve deliberati

Intensifying Race to Protect Domestic Steel “Japan Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into South Korea, China” Four Firms Including Nippon Steel and Kobe Steel File Complaint Competition to safeguard domestic steel industries is intensifying, with

Coding and other STEM roles Now handled automatically by AI Even computer science majors struggle to find jobs The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping hiring paradigms, upending long-standing advantages once enjoyed by graduates in

Final Ruling Due in November, Reversal UnlikelyChinese Firms’ IP Violations Under Scrutiny

Beijing Sees “Boost to Consumption and Economic Growth”Shift in Focus as Export-Led Model Hits Limits

Prospect of Acquiring Offensive Strike CapabilitiesU.S. Pressure Fuels East Asia’s Arms Buildup

Court Considers Chrome Divestiture to Address Google’s Search Monopoly Perplexity Formalizes Acquisition Intent First Revealed in April Court Testimony OpenAI and Yahoo: “Chrome Is a Strategic Player, We’re Interested in Acquiring It” U.S.

Signs Contract to Supply Up to 50,000 UnitsSamsung Reaffirms “No Overheating Issues”

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.

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 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.

CXMT Supplying HBM3 Samples to Domestic Firm Huawei China’s ‘Semiconductor Rise’ Expanding into High-Performance Memory U.S.

Stablecoin issuance and circulation brought under regulatory oversightStrict licensing requirements, including high capital thresholds

Permit expiration on the 9th, operations halted from the 10th Possibility of production gap amid “no short-term resumption plan” Potential reflection of Beijing’s clampdown on “involution-style competition” CATL headquarters

Pacific Rates at Lowest in 20 Months Post-Tariff Implementation Collapse in Far East–U.S. Import Demand Shipping Lines Expand Atlantic Routes Amid Supply Chain Realignment U.S.

$7 Billion Withdrawal Amid Last Year’s Industry Downturn Expanded Necessity from Tesla and Apple Orders Possibility of Total Investment Exceeding $50 Billion Panoramic view of Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor plant unde

Hong Kong Stock Market Raises $13.5 Billion in First Half Overtaking Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange for Top Position Emphasis on Foreign Capital Attraction and Regulatory Flexibility After years of decline, Hong Kong is regaining its

Automation spreading to welding, transport and other processesMoves to develop dedicated humanoid robots underway