8.7 Earthquake Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts
KAMCHATKA PENINSULA/TOKYO/ANCHORAGE – A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, triggering tsunami waves between 3 and 4 meters along parts of the Russian Pacific coastline and setting off widespread tsunami warnings … Continue reading 8.7 Earthquake Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts
JD.com Confirms Acquisition Talks with MediaMarktSaturn
DÜSSELDORF/BEIJING – Chinese online retail giant JD.com is reportedly in advanced talks over a potential acquisition of Media Markt and Saturn, two of Germany’s leading electronics chains. As confirmed by parent company Ceconomy AG, negotiations are ongoing, with JD.com offering … Continue reading JD.com Confirms Acquisition Talks with MediaMarktSaturn
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Unconditional Ceasefire
PUTRAJAYA / BANGKOK / PHNOM PENH — After five days of deadly cross-border fighting that has left at least 36 people dead and displaced more than 270,000, the governments of Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an unconditional ceasefire set to … Continue reading Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Unconditional Ceasefire
Tesla Locks In $16.5 B Deal with Samsung
AUSTIN/SEOUL – Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed today, July 28, that the automaker signed a staggering $16.5 billion chip supply agreement with Samsung Electronics, slated to run through 2033. Under the pact, Samsung’s new fabrication facility in Taylor, Texas, will produce … Continue reading Tesla Locks In $16.5 B Deal with Samsung
EU‑China Business Leaders Symposium in Beijing
BEIJING – At the 25th EU–China Business Leaders Symposium, top representatives of the European Union and China met in Beijing. Originally scheduled for two days, the meeting was condensed into a single day — widely interpreted as a sign of … Continue reading EU‑China Business Leaders Symposium in Beijing
MASSIVE “TURUN ANWAR” PROTESTS IN KUALA LUMPUR
KUALA LUMPUR – In a dramatic display of public dissent, around 18,000 protesters (police estimate) took to the streets of Kuala Lumpur on 26 July in the first major rally against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since his 2022 inauguration. Carrying … Continue reading MASSIVE “TURUN ANWAR” PROTESTS IN KUALA LUMPUR
Thailand and Cambodia on the brink of war?
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH — The most intense border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia in over a decade continue to escalate. Artillery and rocket fire have been reported in at least six regions along the 500-mile disputed border, resulting in at … Continue reading Thailand and Cambodia on the brink of war?
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Reshapes Global Auto Market
WASHINGTON/TOKYO – In a landmark announcement on July 23, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that the United States and Japan have concluded what he described as “the largest trade deal in history.” The agreement marks a major shift in bilateral … Continue reading U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Reshapes Global Auto Market
Trade Deals: Philippines and Indonesia Ahead of Deadline
JAKARTA/WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump confirmed on July 22 that the US and the Philippines have reached a trade agreement following a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The deal stipulates a 19% tariff on Philippine exports to the … Continue reading Trade Deals: Philippines and Indonesia Ahead of Deadline
Hong Kong: Highest Alert, Major Flight Disruptions
HONG KONG – On July 20, Typhoon Wipha struck Hong Kong as a Category 10 storm with gusts up to 167 km/h, heavy rainfall, and powerful waves. Authorities reported over 450 fallen trees, more than 250 people sought shelter, and 26 hospitalized … Continue reading Hong Kong: Highest Alert, Major Flight Disruptions