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Starmer Seeks ‘Sophisticated’ Reset in UK-China Relations
Britain and China announced a renewed partnership on Thursday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Xi Jinping committing to increased cooperation in trade,...
Empowering Middle Powers: China’s Economic Strategy in Canada
In mid-January 2026, China and Canada signed a “Roadmap for Economic and Trade Cooperation,” the first high-level cooperation document in the history of their...
“Sell America” trade: who could reduce U.S. asset holdings?
Global investors hold a record $69 trillion in U.S. assets, or $27 trillion net of Americans’ foreign holdings, giving markets enormous exposure to shifts...
Starmer and Xi make progress on trade, visas and migration
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, holding their first extended talks since Starmer took office. The...
South Korea industry minister in Washington to address U.S. tariff warning
South Korea’s industry minister arrived in Washington on Thursday to hold talks with senior U.S. officials after President Donald Trump warned he could raise...
Vietnam, EU upgrade ties amid U.S. tariff pressures
Vietnam and the European Union agreed on Thursday to elevate their diplomatic relationship, a largely symbolic move that carries political significance as both sides...
Invisible Backbone of Global Trade: Why Seaborne Labour Deserves Strategic Attention
Authors: Amina Munir and Amna Hashmi
When policymakers discuss the issue of maritime security, the concept of supply-chain resilience, or the future of global trade,...
BRICS Payment Settlement: The Quest and Implications
Amid escalating tariff threats, economic sanctions, disorderly payment settlements, currency and liquidity stress, and compliance-driven de-risking in an intensifying geopolitical churn, the RBI’s call...
China Isn’t Winning. America Is Just Losing
A year into Donald Trump's second presidency, a familiar narrative is gaining traction: U.S. allies and trading partners are pivoting toward China as America...
Why Remote-First Companies Are Scaling Faster Than Office-First Ones
Remote-first is not a fad. It is a business model that, for many companies, rewires hiring, cost structure, product development, and even risk. Over...