China close to opening US$10 billion canal linking heartlands to Southeast Asia
China is expected to finish construction on the landmark Pinglu Canal before the end of this year, taking…
New US defense strategy downgrades Europe, elevates Greenland – POLITICO
The document argues that Europe is economically and militarily capable of defending itself, noting that non-U.S. NATO members…
US negotiating with Chevron, other oil firms for fast Venezuelan oil output: Report
The United States is currently negotiating with Chevron, other oil producers, and leading service firms to implement a…
From solo dining to safety apps, China’s ‘loneliness economy’ is booming
As the number of people living alone in China skyrockets, a wave of products and services is emerging…
Has Japan’s tourism peaked? Row with China set to slow arrivals from record high
Japan welcomed a record 42.7 million foreign visitors in 2025, fuelled by a weak yen that made it…
Carbon-Copy Luxury Is Out. These Are the Design Touches Winning Home Buyers Over.
For affluent house hunters, copy-paste McMansions and sprawling big-box homes just don’t cut it anymore. Affluent house hunters…
Explainer | How are US tariffs and trade barriers redrawing China’s export map?
Despite a slowing economy, recurring trade frictions and intensifying price competition, the value of China’s exports rose in…
In Davos debut, Musk highlights key China advantage in AI race
The economic benefits of China’s abundant and cheap supply of electricity were recognised by US tech billionaire Elon…
‘I don’t like what I’m seeing’
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., during the 2025 IIF annual membership meeting in…
Early Release – Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats from Influenza D and Canine Coronavirus HuPn-2018 – Volume 32, Number 1—January 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online…
Explained: Why is UAE reviewing medicine prices? What can lower drug bills in Emirates?
UAE Medicine Prices Under Review: Addressing Cost Gaps and Affordability Medicine pricing has become a flashpoint in the…
Scott Bessent ‘not concerned’ by sell-off: Denmark is irrelevant
“Denmark’s investment in U.S. Treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters…