| By Han Tran | To succeed in today’s competitive high-tech landscape, companies need tech-savvy individuals, which is why college majors have become a key factor in hiring decisions.
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July 2, 2024
Mapping The New Terrain: The 2024 Indian Presidential Election
| By Eliana Pisons | Following India’s 2024 election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party are navigating a complex political landscape amid evolving electorate expectations.
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June 15, 2024
Japan Faces Demographic Dangers as Birth Rate Plummets
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan increasingly faces a demographic crisis as birth rates continue to decline, reaching record lows in 2023 despite the government’s efforts to reverse the downward trend.
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June 12, 2024
Toyota Drives Toward a Hybrid-Powered Horizon
| By Han Tran | While competitors ramp up EV production, Toyota’s focus on hybrids has so far been a success as the company reports a strong revenue of $307B.
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June 3, 2024
China’s Global Supply Chain Powerhouse Meets New Trade Realities
| By Han Tran | Despite being a production leader for many years, China’s long-term trade status is less certain amid ongoing tensions with the US and competition from India and other countries.
Asia China Japan Taiwan USA
May 23, 2024
Taiwan Inaugurates Lai Ching-te as New President
| By Eliana Pisons | Amid increasing tension with China and impacting broader Asia-Pacific geopolitics, Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as Taiwan’s next President.
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May 21, 2024
Vietnam and US Build Bridges Through Trade Connections
| By Han Tran | US – Vietnam Trade ties have flourished since relations were normalized in 1995. The US is now Vietnam’s largest export market, helping to drive the Asian nation’s economic growth.
Africa EU Europe Immigration
May 17, 2024
Europe’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum: A Milestone in Managing Irregular Arrivals
| By Josie Koehler | The EU concluded its migration and refugee policy reform on May 14th, signaling a significant shift towards a more cohesive and equitable approach to handling migration challenges.
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May 9, 2024
Climate Resilience In Spotlight As Record Floods Strike UAE
| By Eliana Pisons | The UAE was hit with catastrophic flooding in April. The floods follow a global trend of extreme weather exacerbated by human-induced climate change.
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April 27, 2024
Tourism Boom in Japan: Balancing Prosperity with Preservation
| 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.