Global oil markets experienced a noticeable surge this week, driven by geopolitical developments in the Middle East and escalating trade pressures involving Russia. The uptick in crude prices followed Israel’s recent strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, which reignited concerns over energy stability in the region. The…
The world entered the new week with heightened economic and political tensions as global markets continue to react to shifting alliances, rising energy costs, and evolving trade dynamics. In Asia, China’s economic slowdown has rattled investors, with manufacturing output dropping for the third consecutive month. Analysts warn that…
Tensions between the United States and China remain high as President Trump continues to adopt a combative approach across trade, technology, and diplomacy. His administration has doubled down on measures designed to pressure Beijing, signaling that the rivalry between the world’s two largest economies is set to deepen…
China has firmly positioned itself at the center of the world’s energy transition, racing ahead of competitors and cementing its status as a clean-tech superpower. In 2024 alone, Beijing added more solar and wind power capacity than the rest of the world combined, a staggering achievement that underscores…
Europe is once again on edge after Russia launched its largest aerial assault since the invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, a stark reminder that the conflict is far from contained. Overnight, waves of over 800 drones, missiles, and decoys targeted Ukrainian cities, with Kyiv suffering one of…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has heightened tensions in the ongoing war in Ukraine, warning that any Western troops deployed on Ukrainian soil would be treated as “legitimate targets.” His stark declaration underscores Moscow’s continued defiance against growing Western support for Kyiv, even as the conflict shows no signs…
Canada’s economy is showing new signs of strain, with the national unemployment rate climbing to 7.1% in August, marking the highest level outside pandemic years since May 2016. According to official labor market data, the country shed 65,500 jobs during the month, with the heaviest losses recorded in…
In a move reverberating across global capitals, Chinese President Xi Jinping has hosted North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Beijing for the first time in six years. The rare meeting follows their joint appearance alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, a tableau that has reignited fears in Washington, Brussels,…
A new generation of billionaires is rising across Asia — bold entrepreneurs who are not only redefining industries but also reshaping global capital flows. From Shenzhen to Jakarta, Mumbai to Seoul, these leaders are building empires that bridge technology, luxury, and diplomacy. The Tech Architects Asia’s digital economy…
In a world where influence is measured not only in military strength or financial assets but also in sustainability, renewable energy has quietly emerged as the new currency of global power. Nations and investors alike now recognize that solar, wind, and hydrogen are more than environmental imperatives—they are…