| By Eliana Pisons | The record-breaking heatwave caused by climate destruction is disrupting the intricate dance of the seasons that holds deep cultural significance in Japan.
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.
China Technology USA
February 12, 2024
SMIC and Huawei Plan to Develop New 5nm Processor
| By Linyi Zheng | China’s largest chipmaker, SMIC, has set up a new semiconductor production line in Shanghai. The production line aims to mass-produce chips to support Beijing’s goal of achieving chip self-sufficiency.
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.
AI EU Innovation Technology
February 7, 2024
EU Embraces AI to Achieve Digital Goals
| By Eliana Pisons | The EU has seen a significant surge in the adoption of AI among its firms with over a third of EU companies incorporating AI as the region works towards its digital goals.
China Crime Drugs USA
February 1, 2024
US and China Launch Bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group
| By Linyi Zheng | The US and China held the first meeting of the bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group to jointly combat global drug trafficking, following up on agreements President Biden and President Xi made in their 2023 summit.
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.
Climate Environment EU Sustainability
January 24, 2024
New EU Law Empowers Consumers to Combat Greenwashing by 2026
| By Linyi Zheng | The European Parliament approved the new Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition to protect consumers from misleading marketing practices and aid them in making better purchasing decisions by prohibiting deceptive environmental claims.
China Cybersecurity Hackers Malware Microsoft Russia
January 24, 2024
Microsoft Hacked by Russian State-Sponsored Group
| By Loc Le | Microsoft announced the company experienced a cyberattack perpetrated by the Russian-state-sponsored hacker group Midnight Blizzard.
Cybersecurity Google Hackers Malware Microsoft Russia
January 23, 2024
Spica Uncovered: Google’s Response to Russian APT ColdRiver’s Latest Malware
| By Lauren LaPorta | Russian advanced persistent threat ColdRiver has expanded and evolved its phishing campaigns against Western officials and allies of Ukraine through the deployment of a new custom backdoor, Spica. Google’s Threat Analysis Group continues to protect user safety through Safe Browsing blocklists and user safety alerts.