| By Eliana Pisons | Japan’s tourism boom is bringing economic gains. But the record influx of foreign visitors is also creating cultural and community preservation challenges.
EU Policy Trade
April 21, 2024
EU Summit 2024: Driving Competitiveness Amid Global Shifts
| By Josie Koehler | The EU Council met in Brussels to reaffirm its commitment to strengthening competitiveness amidst increasing economic pressures and a dynamic geopolitical environment.
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.
Asia China Japan Philippines USA
April 18, 2024
Economic and Security Ties Strengthened at Historic Trilateral Summit
| By Eliana Pisons | The leaders of Japan, the US, and the Philippines held a historic trilateral summit in Washington, DC, discussing strategies for promoting regional stability and prosperity.
Asia China Commerce Trade USA
April 14, 2024
Stabilizing US-China Relations: Janet Yellen’s Strategic Visit to China
| By Linyi Zheng | Amid dynamic Sino-American relations, the recent visit to China by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen aimed to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies.
Finance Japan
April 14, 2024
Uncharted Territory: BOJ’s New Strategy and the Yen’s Outlook
| By Eliana Pisons | Aiming to balance growth and stability, the Bank of Japan has allowed interest rates to rise for the first time since 1998 as the Yen’s value drops against the US dollar.
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.
Commerce Infrastructure Sustainability Transportation USA
April 5, 2024
Baltimore Bridge Disaster A Catalyst For Urgent Infrastructure Overhaul
| By Eliana Pisons | The collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge sent shockwaves through the city’s bustling port, disrupting business and raising resiliency and safety concerns about aging infrastructure.
Cybersecurity EU Privacy Technology
April 4, 2024
EU Secures Identities and Privacy With New Digital ID Wallet
| By Josie Koehler | The European Union Council approved a digital identity initiative to create an EU Digital Identity Wallet (EDIW) enabling identity verification and document sharing via smartphones.