| By Eliana Pisons | Trump’s proposed tariffs spark concern as U.S. businesses anticipate higher costs for companies and consumers while yielding questionable domestic benefits.
Asia Climate Defense Energy Environment Global Warming Japan Sustainability USA
November 19, 2024
US and Japan Spotlight Tech and Sustainability At Annual Conference
| By Eliana Pisons | Technology, sustainability, and security experts gathered in Tokyo for the annual US-Japan Council conference, sharing groundbreaking insights and innovations.
Banking BRICS Business Commerce Finance USA
November 18, 2024
Ambition vs. Realities In BRICS Challenge To Dollar Dominance
| By Akhilesh Nalam | As BRICS nations aim to challenge US dollar dominance, the group faces complex economic realities and geopolitical hurdles in their ambitious de-dollarization efforts.
AI ChatGPT Data EU Europe Google Meta Microsoft OpenAI Privacy Technology
October 24, 2024
EU AI Act: A Comprehensive Overview of the New Regulations
| By Eliana Pisons | The EU’s upcoming AI Act aims to create global standards for ethical AI development and deployment, establishing legislation as a potential benchmark for AI governance worldwide.
Asia Culture Food Tourism Travel Vietnam
October 14, 2024
Vietnam’s Kitchen Party: Celebrating Old and New In A Delicious Fusion
| By Han Tran | Blending classic cuisine with contemporary innovation, modern food culture in Vietnam honors traditional recipes while exploring new ideas, reflecting social changes across the nation.
Asia China Defense France Japan
September 26, 2024
France and Japan Make Moves Toward Closer Security Partnership
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan and France signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement, enabling mutual military base access and enhancing regional security and disaster relief cooperation.
Asia Earthquake Japan Natural Disaster
August 14, 2024
Megaquake Warning in Japan: Risks and Responses
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan issued its first-ever megaquake advisory, warning about the possibility of a megaquake in the Nankai Trough off the coast of Kyushu following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake last week.
China Data Privacy TikTok USA
August 13, 2024
U.S. Government Sues TikTok for Violating Children’s Privacy Laws
| By Eliana Pisons | The U.S. Department of Justice initiated a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance alleging the social media giant failed to adequately protect children’s privacy.
Asia Business China E-Commerce Indonesia Singapore Thailand Vietnam
August 8, 2024
E-Commerce Booms in Southeast Asia
| By Han Tran | E-commerce is thriving in Asia, with record revenue forecast for 2025. Online shopping platforms, internet penetration, logistics, and a tech-savvy younger generation are powering the region’s e-commerce growth.
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July 29, 2024
Typhoon Gaemi Leaves a Trail of Destruction in Latest Extreme Weather Event
| By Eliana Pisons | In the latest global warming extreme weather event, Typhoon Gaemi unleashed destruction in Asia, with deaths, damage, and injuries reported in China, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.