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China Moves to Strengthen E-Commerce and Cross-Border Trade in Strategic Policy Push
BEIJING, 6 April 2026 – China has unveiled new policy guidance aimed at strengthening its e-commerce sector, with a clear focus on balancing domestic growth and expanding cross-border…
China’s AI Industry Set to Hit 12.6 Trillion Yuan by 2030, Redefining Global Tech Power
BEIJING, 6 April 2026 – China’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions are entering a new phase of scale and strategic influence, with projections showing its core AI industry could…
Hong Kong’s Strategic Shift: From Global Connector to China’s Financial and Innovation Power Hub
HONG KONG, 5 April 2026 – Hong Kong is undergoing a significant transformation in its economic role, as China repositions the city from a traditional global financial connector…
South Korea Accelerates Moon Ambitions with Civilian-Led Rover Targeting 2030 Landing
SEOUL, 5 April 2026 – South Korea is accelerating its ambitions in the global space race, unveiling plans to bring forward its lunar landing timeline by supporting a…
China’s EV Boom Faces a New Reality: Ageing Costs, Range Loss and Repair Risks
BEIJING, 5 April 2026 – China’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution has transformed the global auto industry, but as millions of cars age on the road, a new challenge…
Constraint, Not Collapse: How Beijing Interprets America’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 April 2026 – As geopolitical tensions intensify across Asia, a critical question is emerging among policymakers and investors alike: Is the United States retreating from…
Vietnam Growth Slows as Energy Costs Surge, Raising Risks to 2026 Outlook
HANOI, 4 April 2026 – Vietnam’s economic momentum is showing signs of strain as surging global energy prices begin to weigh on growth, inflation, and overall business confidence,…
Ex-Credit Suisse Economist Leaves Rate Panel to Join Thai Government as Vice Finance Minister
BANGKOK, 3 April 2026 – A former Credit Suisse economist has stepped down from Thailand’s interest rate-setting panel to assume a new role as Vice Finance Minister, marking…
Microsoft to Invest US$10 Billion in Japan to Boost AI and Cybersecurity Capabilities
TOKYO, 3 April 2026 – Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest US$10 billion (¥1.6 trillion) in Japan between 2026 and 2029, marking one of its largest commitments globally…