| By Eliana Pisons | Kyoto’s tourist tax aims to curb overtourism, promote sustainability, and manage tourism challenges amid tensions regarding foreign residents and visitors in Japan.
Asia Australia China Cybersecurity Huawei Japan Privacy South Korea Technology USA
February 14, 2025
The Tech Security Balance: Indo-Pacific Responses to China’s Huawei
| By Felipe Dombkowski | The varied responses to Huawei in the Indo-Pacifc region reveal the complex challenges nations face in balancing security and economic priorities amid US-China tensions.
Asia Commerce Japan Jobs Trade USA
February 12, 2025
US – Japan Trade: Contentious Issues, Common Concerns
| By Eliana Pisons | President Trump met with Japan Prime Minister Ishiba on February 7th. The meeting was a first step between the two leaders in addressing key bilateral trade and security issues.
AI ChatGPT China DeepSeek Microsoft OpenAI Technology USA
February 11, 2025
China Challenges US Tech Lead With New DeepSeek AI
| By Eliana Pisons | Amid constraints from sanctions and censorship, and accusations of copying OpenAI data, China’s DeepSeek AI is pushing to close the tech gap with US AI leaders.
Business China Commerce EU Japan Trade USA
December 3, 2024
Trump’s Tariffs: Targeting Imports But Impacting Americans
| 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.
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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.