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China’s Power Reforms and AI Data Boom Ignite Global Battery Surge
A revamp of China’s electricity market is transforming the economics of energy storage just as global demand explodes, unleashing a boom for Chinese battery...
Inside Vietnam’s Leadership Transition
Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party will convene its 14th five-yearly congress from January 19–25, a tightly choreographed political event that will determine the country’s top...
How TikTok’s Algorithm Knows You Better Than You Do
The content recommendation algorithm behind TikTok is under scrutiny after its owner, ByteDance, formed a joint venture with American and global investors, including Oracle,...
Understanding Honduras’ Post-Election Crisis
Honduras' presidential election occurred on November 30, but nearly three weeks later, there is still no clear winner. The elections have faced issues with...
How the EU Can Loan Ukraine $105 Billion—Without Using Frozen Russian Assets
European Union leaders have agreed to borrow 90 billion euros ($105 billion) to help fund Ukraine's defense against Russia over the next two years....
A Bolsonaro Candidacy Alone Won’t Unite Brazil’s Right in 2026
Brazil has been waiting to see who former President Jair Bolsonaro would support in the 2026 presidential election. His recent endorsement of his son,...
How Taiwan’s Political Deadlock Could Lead to New Elections
Taiwan is facing a political deadlock because the government will not make changes to a local government spending law passed by the opposition-controlled parliament....
Taiwan’s political deadlock and the prospect of new elections
Taiwan’s government is locked in a constitutional and political standoff after the opposition-controlled parliament passed amendments to a local government spending law that the...
Mega Deals Drive Near Record M&A Year as Companies Chase Scale
Dealmakers in 2025 enjoyed a near-record year for mergers and acquisitions, despite a turbulent spring that threatened hopes of a broader revival. So far...
U.S. Inflation Likely Hit 18-Month High in November as Tariffs Bite
U.S. consumer prices likely rose at their fastest annual pace in about a year and a half in November, underscoring mounting affordability pressures for...