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“Direct Hit from China’s ‘Value-for-Money Shock’” “Rapid Infiltration of North American and European Markets” “Samsung and LG Take the Opposite Approach with Premium Strategies” For years, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics h

When ChatGPT's blue reply light blinks, the planet's electricity meter begins to sprint. That small but telling synchrony captures the hard pivot in humanity's digital story: a decade ago, we lauded the "cloud" as a weightless substitute for carbon-heavy travel and paper; in 2025, we discovered that the computational clouds cast a widening carbon shadow. Unless we turn the engines of artificial intelligence (AI) into relentless misers of joules, decarbonization promises will evaporate in a plume of GPU exhaust.

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.

Gemini Sees Rapid Growth in User Numbers Google Accelerates Efforts to Boost AI Model Adoption Across Smart Devices and Content Creation Market Leader OpenAI Falters as Push for Commercialization Stumbles

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Applies to Non-Permanent Residents from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea To Take Effect in September Following Governor Abbott’s Signature Groups Like 'Asian Texans for Justice' Plan to File Lawsuit The governor

Lane Confusion and Speeding Among Issues Revealed “Pressed the Stop Button — Car Halted in the Middle of the Road” U.S.

S&P Global Services PMI Preliminary at 53.1 U.S. Economy Still in ‘Expansion Phase’ Michelle Bowman: “If Inflation is Contained, I Support a July Rate Cut” “U.S.

Customer Undecided, Presumed for AMD Strategy in Motion: Securing Both Supply Chain and Technological Capabilities Possibility of Restructuring SK Hynix’s Market Dominance The global race for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supremac

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.

Preemptive Strike Approach Contrasts with Diplomatic Engagement Possibility of Intensified Regional Power Struggle in the Middle East Signs of CRINK Framework Collapse Amid Iran Crisis At a press conferen

Unstable Hydrogen Supply and Soaring Electricity Costs ArcelorMittal Concludes: “The Project Is Not Viable” A Warning Light for the Global Green Steel Boom Photo = ArcelorMittal

Masayoshi Son’s High-Stakes Gamble: Reshaping U.S.

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Generative AI Triggers a Flood of Unqualified Resumes Employers Turn to AI Tools to Screen Applicants “In the End, It Will Come Down to Real Skills and Authenticity” The job market is facing growing disruption as resumes gene

“Japan’s Real Estate Market Attracted USD 11.2 Billion in the First Quarter Alone” “Market Recovery, Weak Yen, and Stable Investment Conditions Attract Investors” “China, Unable to Shake Its Property Slump, Left Out in the Cold”