US-China trade tensions
The US and China are facing an August 12 deadline to renew their tariff truce. Without renewal, both countries would revert to extremely high tariffs - 125% and 145% respectively - which would effectively amount to a trade embargo. Currently, Chinese goods face a 30%...
China’s New AI Governance Initiative
China has launched the World AI Cooperation Organization, headquartered in Shanghai, as a direct counter to US influence in AI governance. Premier Li Qiang warned against AI "monopoly" and called for international cooperation, particularly targeting developing...
Singapore’s Cheap Eats Guide
Prices keep climbing. The world feels tense, with news of trade fights and worries about war. But here in Singapore, we all still need to eat — and eat well. Imagine warm bowls of noodles, steaming rice, and rich curries, all without breaking the bank. We set out to...
Tech tensions between the US and China over Nvidia
A storm is brewing between the world’s two tech giants, and Nvidia stands at the eye of it. The US and China are locked in a race for power, and every chip counts. China’s watchdogs have called in Nvidia, claiming their H20 chips — built just for China — are a...
Apple’s AI Strategy Intensification
Apple is making its biggest leap yet into the world of AI. On a call with investors, Tim Cook pulled back the curtain — revealing Apple’s bold new path. More minds and more money are now flowing into artificial intelligence than ever before at Apple. This is a turning...
Familial financial abuse prevention
Key Points from the Training Program The numbers tell a story: at UOB, flagged suspicious transactions have doubled this year. The problem is growing, and it’s personal. Every case is a life, a family, a trust broken. That’s why UOB’s new training program is...
Malaysia’s ambitious new economic development plan
The 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030) The 13th Malaysia Plan is bold, ambitious, and ready to shape a new chapter. With RM611 billion on the table — the biggest budget in our history — Malaysia is betting big on its future. This is a leap of faith, a 53% jump from the...
July 2025 US Jobs Report Preview
The job market stands at a crossroads this June. The U.S. added 147,000 new jobs, but the unemployment rate barely budged — holding steady at 4.1%. These numbers tell a story of progress, yet hint at growing tension beneath the surface.State jobs and health care led...
Big Tech’s massive AI investments
Big Tech is betting big — again. Even after pouring in billions, these giants are not slowing down.Microsoft is breaking records, planning to spend $30 billion this quarter alone. Alphabet just raised its yearly budget to an eye-popping $85 billion. Meta is setting...
Lloyds banking apps down on payday
Based on current search results, Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland banking apps experienced major outages today (July 31, 2025), leaving thousands of customers unable to access their accounts on payday GB NewsShere Price Target. The issue saw banking apps crash...