BUSINESS TikTok's Dominating Indonesia's E-Commerce Scene with Tokopedia Deal The financial commitment from TikTok doesn't stop there; an additional infusion of $1.5 billion in Tokopedia and a Promissory Note valued at $1 billion underpin this groundbreaking deal. The anticipated completion of this transaction is slated for the initial quarter of 2024.
Gaza Prince William speaks out on the Gaza war and wants peace! William’s statement resonates with calls for an end to violence, highlighting the critical need for aid delivery to alleviate the crisis’s impact on civilians caught in the conflict.
AIPAC: Shaping U.S.-Israel Relations Since 1953 Key figures instrumental in AIPAC's establishment include Isaiah L. Kenen, Morris J. Amitay, Tom Dine, and Harry Truman. Truman, while not a founder, played a crucial role
elite politics FDI in China Hits 30-Year Nadir Amid Espionage Concerns, Sanctions Now Adding fuel to the fire are the U.S. sanctions—a potent weapon wielded in geopolitical skirmishes. As tensions escalate, American punitive measures have targeted Chinese entities
Elite Economy Laos Faces Mounting Debt Crisis Amid China’s Influence China is funding ambitious infrastructure projects, most notably the China-Laos railway. This railway, a symbol of connectivity and progress, has become both a lifeline and a potential albatross for the Laotian economy.
ECONOMY Featured The Impact of Fed's Rate Cut on Asian Currencies: A Strategic Perspective As the Fed prepares to deploy its rate-cutting measures, Asian currencies find themselves at a pivotal juncture. While opportunities are abundant, vigilance is paramount.
Health and Wellness SingHealth and Hitachi Forge Path to Future Healthcare through ODySSEy Initiative The synergy between SingHealth and Hitachi gave rise to the Modern Research Data Science Platform (MRDSP) solution, a meticulously crafted system
Trump banned from doing business in New York for three years The case was brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who accused Trump and his family businesses of inflating their net worth and assets to secure loans and tax benefits.
elite politics SEC Approves Controversial Merger Between Trump Media and DWAC TMTG is the parent company of Truth Social, Trump’s social media platform that aims to rival Twitter and Facebook.
electric vehicles VinFast's Electric Vehicles Set to Revolutionize Indonesian Roads VinFast's entry into the Indonesian market is a significant milestone for the Vietnamese automaker, marking a strategic expansion into a key automotive market in Southeast Asia.
investment A Surge in Confidence Drives Record FDI in Thailand Thailand’s E&E supply chain, home to global giants like Samsung, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Sony, and LG, has been a formidable magnet for investment. In 2021, the country’s exports of E&E products soared to an impressive USD 42 billion,
elite politics Featured Filmmaker now aims for global release of “Political War” after rejection by Indian Censor Modi sees "Political War" as a platform to address political manipulation, religious biases, and unity. Beyond this project, Modi has plans for diverse future endeavors
UK: Economic Woes Worsen, Gov Slashes Spending to Finance Tax Cuts The Bank of England has projected a slight improvement in output in 2024, but only to a meagre 0.25% growth rate. Despite this, the government has been advised to focus on public investment rather than reckless tax cuts.
Japan’s Recession: How the Government and the BOJ Are Trying to Revive the Economy The Bank of Japan has been persisting with its negative interest rate policy, but the disappointing GDP figure has cast doubt on the bank’s strategy of stimulating inflation through domestic demand.
Germany's Economic Titan Stumbles: Unpacking the Challenges Threatening Europe's Growth Engine These issues, compounded by internal political discord, have cast a shadow over Germany's economic outlook, with forecasts indicating a notable slowdown in growth, and in some instances, even a contraction in output.
ECONOMY Eurozone Walks Economic Tightrope: Navigating Challenges Amidst Recession Risks The technical definition of a recession—two consecutive quarters of negative growth—holds true for the eurozone, as witnessed in the first quarter of 2023 with a contraction of 0.1% and a further shrinkage of 0.2% in the preceding quarter of 2022.
China Property Market Recovery May Take Years The downturn in China's property market can be attributed to a combination of factors, including government policies, economic conditions, and structural issues.
Featured Malaysia vs Illegal migrants: Stringent Measures Taken Amid Rising Public Intolerance Public intolerance towards illegal immigrants is mounting in Malaysia, fueled by negative attitudes materializing in discriminatory actions such as entry restrictions
Rising Concerns: Racism, Xenophobia, and Discrimination in South Korea Racism in South Korea manifests through negative attitudes and views related to race or ethnicity. These sentiments have historical roots ...
Gaza New: Why are US and UK strikes failing to slow Houthi attacks now? The Houthi attacks have led to a decline in shipping through the Red Sea, impacting global trade routes and causing increased costs for shipping
South Africa's Moral Victory Against Israel Since there is no 'policing' of the ICJ ruling against Israel, the rogue nation is still free to commit more crimes at large in the Gaza strip and in the West Bank. South Africa can't act
Gaza Blinken's Diplomatic Efforts in the Middle East to De-escalate Genocide in Palestine The key highlights of Blinken's diplomatic efforts with discussions during his Middle East tour encompassed various critical issues - read here
israeli war crimes Israel uses white phosphorus. Was a war crime established? According to Amnesty International, the use of white phosphorus resulted in massive fires, engulfing houses and land areas and leaving remnants that can reignite when exposed to air.
Gaza Israel's Congo Plan Sparks Controversy Over Voluntary Migration for Gazans While the Israelis characterizes the plan as an option for Palestinians to voluntarily relocate, critics argue that it may be a veiled attempt at ethnic cleansing.
Corporate vs. Advocacy: McDonald's Lawsuit Raises Eyebrows BDS Malaysia has promptly refuted the allegations, issuing a statement wherein they "categorically deny" defaming McDonald's.
