Economy
US and Russia Engage in Talks to Resolve Trade Disputes and Expand Economic Ties
Despite the complexities posed by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the United States has been taking conscious steps to improve commercial relations with Russia. Unsurprisingly, Russia,...
The eight key tasks of China’s economic work in 2026
The Central Economic Conference in Beijing in December 2025 identified eight key tasks for China's economic work in 2026. Several of these areas particularly...
Charting the Course: How Shipping Companies Plan Their Suez Return
Major shipping companies are planning for a potential return to the Suez Canal after experiencing two years of disruptions due to security risks in...
Stabilizing Foreign Investment: China’s Dual Strategy Featuring the CIIE and Hainan FTP
The Central Economic Conference meeting in Beijing in December 2025 proposed that “adhering to opening up to the outside world and promoting win-win cooperation...
Why Ukraine’s Economy Hinges on the EU’s Frozen Russian Assets Loan
European Union leaders are weighing proposals to use proceeds from immobilised Russian sovereign assets, most of which are held in Belgium, to support Ukraine’s...
How Globalized Fraud Made Its Way into Silicon Valley
The Scene Everyone Pretends Not to See
Somewhere in Shenzhen, China, a small advertising firm spins up a Facebook account using a fake name, a...
The EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: What’s At Stake and Why It’s Stalling
The text discusses a trade agreement between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc, highlighting the challenges the EU faces in gaining support from...
Post-Crash, Crypto Investors Adopt a New Playbook: Caution and Diversification
The recent downturn in the cryptocurrency market has led investors to be more cautious, especially in areas that were previously trending. This situation may...
Why Gold’s Rally Is Forecast to Continue, Even After a Historic Surge
In 2025, gold prices saw their largest increase since the 1979 oil crisis, doubling over two years and reaching a record $4,381 per troy...
A New Asian Tiger? How US-China Rivalry Is Aiding Vietnam’s National Rise
In the high-stakes arena of global supply chains, Vietnam is the name on everyone’s lips. As multinational firms seek to de-risk from China, Vietnam...