The AI Expo for National Competitiveness drew over 13,000 attendees to the Washington DC event as speakers debated AI’s impact across technology, business, public policy, and defense sectors.
Apple Business EU Google Meta
April 19, 2024
EU Investigates Tech Titans Under New DMA Rules
| By Lauren LaPorta | The EU initiated investigations into Apple, Google, and Meta, scrutinizing their business practices for potential monopolistic actions under the Digital Markets Act.
Business Finance India
April 12, 2024
India’s Leap into Global Bond Indexes: Economic Implications and Future Prospects
| By Lauren LaPorta | In a landmark move, two global bond indexes will include India’s government bonds, signifying a shift in the global financial landscape and recognizing India’s growing economic status.
Business China EV Finance
April 5, 2024
Revving Up Consumption: Analyzing China’s New Auto Loan Policies and Their Economic Impact
| By Linyi Zheng | China’s Notice on Adjusting Automobile Loan-Related Policies marks a key economic strategy shift to stimulate domestic auto consumption and enhance the sector’s growth.
Business Climate Energy Environment ESG Global Warming
February 25, 2024
Defying the Energy Transition: ExxonMobil’s Standoff with Climate Defenders
| By Linyi Zheng | ExxonMobil launched a legal offensive against ESG advocacy investment institutions Arjuna Capital and Follow This to stifle the organizations’ emission reduction proposals.
Business China
February 21, 2024
Understanding China’s Latest LPR Cut and Its Implications
| By Linyi Zheng | China is intensifying efforts to stabilize the persistently sluggish real estate sector, lowering the 5-year loan prime rate to boost market confidence in the Chinese economy.
Business Google Innovation Microsoft Sustainability UK
February 14, 2024
Google Planning to Build London Data Center
| By Loc Le | Google announced on January 18th, 2024, via a blog post that the company would be investing $1 billion to build a new UK-based data center north of London.
Business China Mexico South Korea USA
February 10, 2024
Mexico Surpasses China as Top US Trading Partner
| By Xuan Zhong | U.S. Department of Commerce trade data reveals Mexico has surpassed China as the top source of imports for the US, representing a shift in trade dynamics.
Aviation Business USA
January 30, 2024
Federal Judge Blocks Merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines
| By Lauren LaPorta | The airline industry faced a significant turn of events when a federal judge, siding with the Biden Administration, blocked JetBlue’s attempt to acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.8B.
Apple Business Patents Technology
January 17, 2024
Apple Watch Faces Patent Scrutiny
| By Loc Le | Apple’s latest iteration of their flagship Apple Watch has been under scrutiny in the US as the tech giant found itself in a legal dispute with medical tech company Masimo.