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Massive Layoffs Sweep from Manufacturing Firms to Big Tech WSJ: “AI Adoption Driving Workforce Reductions Despite Strong Earnings” Amazon, Intel Continue Experiments in 'AI Office Automation'

A Flexible Approach Toward Latecomers The Race for In-House AI Chip Development Heats Up HBM4 Winner Expected to Reshape the Memory Market Landscape In the rapidly evolving landscape

Tariff Issues and Supply Cuts Lead to DDR4 ShortageHelps Companies Reduce Dependence on NAND and HBMPremature Tech Transition Brings Unexpected Risks

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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 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.

Tax incentives to shift from investment-based to production-based metrics Establishing a mega-cluster in southern Gyeonggi Province as a key priority Special legislation required to provide legal grounds for tax credits and other support

China’s Refining Industry on Edge Amid Iran–Israel Clash Infrastructure Investment and Military Cooperation Efforts at Risk of Collapse “Global Oil Prices Stay Calm” — Western Countries’ Expected Damage Falls Short

Workforce Inefficiencies Reduced After AI Adoption Wave of Layoffs Accelerates Across U.S.

OpenAI: “Partnership Restructuring Is Inevitable” Warning Signs of a Trust Breakdown Emerging Across the Board Microsoft’s Offerings Deemed ‘Below Expectations’ Once celebrated as th

Fed Maintains Stance of Holding Rates Four Times a Year Powell: “Decisions must consider variables like inflation” Trump: “There are stupid people at the Fed,” intensifies criticism

Trump Begins Nuclear Talks Early in His Second Term Hardline Shift Following Israeli Strikes U.S.

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.

“LGD sheds LCD in China” / “LGD exits LCD in China” “Goes all-in on high-end OLED in Korea” “Goal: strengthen profitable next-gen products” Panoramic Vi

U.S. Fails to Defend Corn Prices Drop in Chinese Demand Threatens Global Supply Structure Geopolitical Tensions Add to Market Uncertainty U.S.

Trump Issues 'Ultimatum' to Iran Threatens “Unconditional Surrender,” Hints at Eliminating Khamenei Considers Striking Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Using U.S.

Moves to Exclude China from Supply Chains Accelerate ASEAN Identified as Key Front in Anti-China Strategy China Responds by Strengthening Manufacturing Diversification The U.S.

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.