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Ripple acquires a payment infrastructure provider specializing in stablecoin-based transactions. Rapid expansion of crypto business operations through consecutive M&A deals. Industry sees heightened wave of strategic alliances, with players seizing the moment.

Altman “GPT-5 Feels Like Conversing With a Doctoral-Level Expert” Significant Advancements Across Computation, Coding, Writing, and Medicine Record-Breaking Benchmark Scores With Reduced Token Consumption On August 7 (local t

Samsung Electronics Secures Apple Order for Next-Generation Image Sensor Mass Production Slated for Austin, Texas Facility Turnaround Hopes for Loss-Making System LSI and Foundry Units Samsung Electronics has signed a supply contract with Apple

Set Up U.S.-Based IT Firm to Funnel Chips into China Banned H100 Processors Routed via Third Countries Illegal Nvidia Chip Repair Industry Thrives in Shenzhen Chinese nationals have been indicted in the United States for smuggling Nvidia’s cutti

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology urges solar firms to reduce output. Chinese solar sector has dominated the market through low-cost mass production. Oversupply beyond demand is eroding profitability and destabilizing the market.

High-Risk, Volatile, Uncertain Assets Cleared for InvestmentLosses Shifted to Individual Investors

Vietnam expands its influence in the global semiconductor supply chain Government support fuels rapid growth in related industries Asia emerges as a core hub for the semiconductor sector As the U.S.–China trade conflict escalates, Vietnam

Shockwaves Expected Across India’s Manufacturing SectorMuted Response to Shifts in Trade Policy

Tariffs hit India, But the impact radiates, Russia and China feel the squeeze. Trump’s decision to impose a hefty additional tariff on Indian imports may appear as punishment for New Delhi’s ties to Russia. Yet the ripple effect extends far beyond that bilateral discomfort. The move is a calculated strike against Russia and China, aiming to sever the financial lifelines that sustain their global ambitions.

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.

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.

Talks shift from bullets to balance sheets. Tariffs become the new front line. Will an accord emerge, or will demands stall? A meeting between President Trump and President Putin is reportedly imminent, marking a shift in focus from the battlefield to the balance of trade. Instead of ceasefire terms or territorial settlements, this summit will center on sanctions, tariffs, and the reshaping of the post-war financial order.

He strikes at mRNA funding. Advisory experts replaced Public health at a crossroads In a move that has shaken the scientific community, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initiated a broad reversal of federal support for the development of COVID-19 and flu vaccines. The decision, announced in late 2024, is consistent with his long-held skepticism toward vaccines and now signals a new phase where such beliefs are shaping national health policy.

Rejected once, never forgotten A war against the old financial order A new coin, a new kind of power In his latest political maneuvering, Donald Trump has turned his attention toward America’s banking giants. At first glance, it appears to be another populist play against corporate institutions. But beneath that rhetoric lies something more profound: a strategic move in the shifting battleground of digital currency, finance, and power.

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.