Taiwan Ramps Up Tech Export Controls as Security Pressures Mount
The economy ministry’s International Trade Administration has launched a 60-day review to update two major lists: the dual-use export control list and the military...
Africa’s Mining Industry: New Opportunities for Cooperation with Russia and China
As part of the second international forum "Russia-Africa Expo-2025," a roundtable discussion titled "The Potential of Africa's Mining Industry: New Opportunities for Cooperation with...
What’s Fueling the Massive Anti-Corruption Protests in the Philippines?
More than 200,000 protesters participated in a second day of anti-graft rallies in the Philippines, demanding accountability for alleged corruption in flood-control projects.
The movement...
China and Germany Agree to End Trade Tensions, Deepen Commercial Ties
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng and German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil agreed on Monday the two countries should strengthen commercial ties and bring an...
Russia Places Ex-PM Kasyanov, Economist Guriev on ‘Terrorist’ List
Russia's financial watchdog, Rosfinmonitoring, has added former prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov and economist Sergei Guriev to its list of "extremists and terrorists. "
This list...
Ukraine Set to Get 100 Rafale Fighter Jets
Ukraine signed a letter of intent with France to acquire 100 Rafale warplanes over the next decade, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during...
Von der Leyen Unveils EU’s Options for Financing Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen informed EU governments about three options for meeting Ukraine's financial needs in a letter. These options include...
Saudi Crown Prince in U.S.: AI, Nuclear Deals on the Table
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) of Saudi Arabia is visiting the White House for talks with U. S. President Donald Trump to strengthen...
Philippines Pushes to Seal South China Sea Code in 2025
The Philippines is gearing up for a pivotal year as it prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025, with Manila setting its sights on completing...
Tech, Data in Focus as Markets Navigate Geopolitics and Earnings
Asian and global stock markets started the week cautiously as investors navigated geopolitical tensions and a packed week of corporate earnings and U.S. economic...