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Tech

Will the Tokyo stock market’s surge endure as investors hold their breath in anticipation of the U.S. rate decision?

Tokyo stocks rebounded on Friday, with the Nikkei up 1.97%. Investor sentiment was boosted by renewed hopes the Federal Reserve will slow interest rate hikes following an increase in weekly jobless claims. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 623.90 points at 32,265.17 and the broader Topix index finished 32.82 points higher at 2,224.32. The […]

By hassani

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023

Economy Tech

Desperate Crypto Companies Flee Overseas as U.S. Tightens Its Grip.

The wave of government enforcement against cryptocurrency companies in the US has led many to explore plans to build their businesses abroad, including Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, which has opened a business in Bermuda. The crackdown by regulators has made the US one of the strictest regulators of crypto in the […]

By hassani

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023

Economy Tech

As Woes Continue, Twitter’s U.S. Ad Sales Take a Suspicious 59% Dive.

Twitter’s US advertising revenue for April to early May was down 59% year on year, according to internal documents seen by the New York Times. Current and former employees suggested that advertisers were put off by Twitter’s increased prevalence of gambling, pornography and hate speech. Elon Musk, who bought the company for $44bn in October […]

By hassani

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023

Tech

The Unexpected Shift: From Cheese to Chatbots – The Mysterious Twist in U.S. and Europe’s Trade Relations.

Growing anxiety over competition from China and a shift toward protecting domestic industries, rather than encouraging global imports, are causing challenges for both the US and EU. The newly formed US-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) aims to bridge the gap and incorporate issues such as climate and tech into trade discussions. However, the collapse […]

By hassani

June 3, 2023June 3, 2023

News

The Clock is Ticking: Japan, U.S., and South Korea Unveil Highly-Secretive Plan to Exchange Critical Intelligence on North Korean Missile Activity.

Japan, the United States, and South Korea are set to launch a system by the end of the year that allows real-time sharing of information regarding North Korean ballistic missile tests. The three countries will be able to detect and track projectiles fired by North Korea more accurately and swiftly, thanks to the system. Currently, […]

By hassani

June 3, 2023June 3, 2023

News

Canada’s future in cutting methane is threatened by the implementation of new, uncertain regulations in the U.S. and Europe.

Canada needs to update its methane emissions regulations or risk falling behind the U.S. and Europe, according to experts. Canada has been a world leader in regulating methane emissions from its oil and gas sector, but it now needs to align its reduction targets with those of other countries, which are focused on a marker […]

By hassani

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Economy PakistanNews

Deserted by the U.S., they braved a treacherous jungle to arrive here.

Thousands of Afghans are making the dangerous and long journey to the United States to escape the Taliban. After the American withdrawal, many Afghans feared persecution, and their already struggling economy pushed millions towards starvation. Many Afghans fled to Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey, but thousands set their sights farther, to Europe and the US. More […]

By hassani

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023

Tech

Sinister developments as Japan and U.S. leaders secretly negotiate to intensify advanced technology collaboration.

The leaders of Japan and the United States have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in advanced technology. This agreement was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and President Joe Biden in Washington D.C. The two leaders identified areas of potential cooperation, including semiconductors, 5G networks, and quantum computing. In addition, they also […]

By hassani

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Tech

The perilous energy race between the U.S. and China poses a real threat to our fight against climate change.

Tensions between the US and China are resulting in various repercussions for both countries. The Department of Homeland Security recently searched facilities operated by solar panel manufacturer Jinko Solar Holding Co. Ltd., one of the only Chinese makers to have a U.S.-based factory. The exact reason for the investigation remains unclear. Texas’ State Senate also […]

By hassani

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

News

As the G-7 summit in Hiroshima looms ominously closer, Japan and U.S. leaders prepare to affirm their ties – but will their alliance be strong enough to thwart an impending catastrophe?

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have met in Hiroshima on the eve of the start of the Group of Seven (G7) summit, which will take place in the same city. The leaders are expected to emphasise their countries’ defensive capabilities as China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region grows and North […]

By hassani

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023