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$428 Billion in Debt and Three Months' Worth of Inventory Profitability Deteriorates Amid Discount War and Inventory Buildup Government Support Reaches Limits as Sales Slump BYD, China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is facing a cri

TSMC to Supply 100,000 Wafers per Month by Late 2026 Secures Key Clients Including Apple and Nvidia Confident in Yield and Ecosystem Superiority Amid Samsung’s Aggressive Catch-Up The battle for supremacy in the global semiconductor supply cha

“Harsh Tariffs” Signal Mounting Trade PressureIndia’s Three-Year Oil Buying Spree Draws Fire

The screens once ruled our world, confined, When work and life align, consider resigning. But now the cables start to fray, And tech-built towers fall away. During the pandemic, the tech industry stood as one of the biggest winners. It led the charge during lockdowns, reshaped how people worked and lived, and expanded its reach into nearly every sector of modern life. However, as the world rebalances itself, the aftershocks of that tech boom are becoming increasingly apparent and more painful.

He asked for the sky, and they handed him stars, But galaxies dim when built on old cars. A prize wrapped in stocks, not cash in hand, Now he must prove his empire can stand. After a prolonged legal battle and months of investor debate, Tesla’s board has reinstated Elon Musk’s controversial USD 50 billion pay package. Once the crown jewel of Silicon Valley compensation, the award returns in full, despite a challenging year for both the company and its charismatic CEO.

Second North American base follows Nevada expansion 600 million cells annually; 73GWh production system in place Japan’s legacy tech challenges Korean and Chinese battery hegemony Panasonic’s new gigafactory in De Sot

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Unilateral Hike After Phone Call: “No Sign of Good Faith” Agreed Terms Between Ministers Dismissed Switzerland Mulls U.S. Energy Imports to Salvage Deal U.S.

Solar Module Prices Plunge 60–80% Across the Board Over 40 Bankruptcies This Year, Widespread Shift to Losses ‘3,500% Tariff Bomb’ Signals Exit Path for Chinese Solar Firms China’s largest solar companies reportedly laid off one-third of their wo

A barrel falls, and prices bow, Inflation loosens under its own weight. While tariffs roar, the market hums. Oil yields the gift of a lower rate. As OPEC+ and major oil producers race to secure global market share, their decisions are unraveling the inflationary pressures that traders and policymakers feared would accelerate. As oil prices decline, not only does gasoline cost less, but transport-driven and commodity-driven inflation also retreats.

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.

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