Dylan Butts

TSMC's fourth-quarter earnings exceed expectations, with net profit increasing by 57% due to strong demand for AI chips.

TSMC's fourth-quarter earnings exceed expectations, with net profit increasing by 57% due to strong demand for AI chips.

Technology
In the U.S., the use of Chinese apps has increased significantly. A potential TikTok ban could impact these apps.

In the U.S., the use of Chinese apps has increased significantly. A potential TikTok ban could impact these apps.

Technology
Global central banks are closely monitoring the Fed's rate outlook and its impact on markets.

Global central banks are closely monitoring the Fed's rate outlook and its impact on markets.

Markets
Amid increased scrutiny of Chinese companies, PDD's Temu app remains the top downloaded app in the US for the second year in a row.

Amid increased scrutiny of Chinese companies, PDD's Temu app remains the top downloaded app in the US for the second year in a row.

Technology
Economists caution that Indonesia's efforts to draw in tech investment through protectionist measures could result in unintended consequences.

Economists caution that Indonesia's efforts to draw in tech investment through protectionist measures could result in unintended consequences.

Asia Economy
The former defense minister of South Korea attempted suicide, prompting police to raid the presidential office.

The former defense minister of South Korea attempted suicide, prompting police to raid the presidential office.

Markets
RBI governor selection hints at potential rate cut in February, according to economists.

RBI governor selection hints at potential rate cut in February, according to economists.

Markets
What led to the impeachment proceedings against South Korean President Yoon?

What led to the impeachment proceedings against South Korean President Yoon?

Markets
New U.S. semiconductor export restrictions on China have little impact on the rise of Asian chip stocks.

New U.S. semiconductor export restrictions on China have little impact on the rise of Asian chip stocks.

Technology
Maersk reveals new 'dual-fuel methanol ship' as part of decarbonization initiative.

Maersk reveals new 'dual-fuel methanol ship' as part of decarbonization initiative.

Markets
New Zealand's central bank is expected to cut the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points in an effort to support the struggling economy.

New Zealand's central bank is expected to cut the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points in an effort to support the struggling economy.

Markets
U.S. Executives, Including Tim Cook, Attend China Expo Amid Tariff Threat

U.S. Executives, Including Tim Cook, Attend China Expo Amid Tariff Threat

China Economy
Apple is lobbying for iPhone 16 sales in Indonesia and is willing to sweeten its $100 million proposal.

Apple is lobbying for iPhone 16 sales in Indonesia and is willing to sweeten its $100 million proposal.

Technology
Apollo CEO Marc Rowan states that the U.S. 'industrial renaissance' is driving a resurgence in fundraising.

Apollo CEO Marc Rowan states that the U.S. 'industrial renaissance' is driving a resurgence in fundraising.

Markets
Experts predict that China is strengthening its connections with Latin America in order to increase its power and commerce.

Experts predict that China is strengthening its connections with Latin America in order to increase its power and commerce.

China Economy
Japan is intensifying its efforts to revive its once dominant semiconductor industry.

Japan is intensifying its efforts to revive its once dominant semiconductor industry.

Technology
Experts believe that Elon Musk, despite not being Henry Kissinger, could potentially enhance U.S.-China relations.

Experts believe that Elon Musk, despite not being Henry Kissinger, could potentially enhance U.S.-China relations.

Politics
Despite global trends and anti-smoking efforts, China's state-owned tobacco industry is thriving.

Despite global trends and anti-smoking efforts, China's state-owned tobacco industry is thriving.

Markets
Experts predict that Trump may still adhere to the CHIPS Act despite his campaign promises.

Experts predict that Trump may still adhere to the CHIPS Act despite his campaign promises.

Technology
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that ASEAN is benefiting from the trade tensions between the United States and China.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that ASEAN is benefiting from the trade tensions between the United States and China.

Asia Economy
After CEO resigns over drug allegation, Olympus shares plummet by more than 5%.

After CEO resigns over drug allegation, Olympus shares plummet by more than 5%.

Markets
It is predicted that Tim Cook will travel to China to strengthen Apple's Intelligence backing, according to analysts.

It is predicted that Tim Cook will travel to China to strengthen Apple's Intelligence backing, according to analysts.

Technology
SK Hynix, a supplier to Nvidia, reports a record quarterly profit due to the surge in demand from the AI industry.

SK Hynix, a supplier to Nvidia, reports a record quarterly profit due to the surge in demand from the AI industry.

Technology
TSMC refutes claims that the US is investigating the company over alleged ties to Huawei.

TSMC refutes claims that the US is investigating the company over alleged ties to Huawei.

Technology
Ray Dalio suggests that China needs to implement a "beautiful deleveraging" to prevent a debt crisis, according to a report.

Ray Dalio suggests that China needs to implement a "beautiful deleveraging" to prevent a debt crisis, according to a report.

China Economy
In China, Intel is facing challenges as a trade association calls for a security investigation.

In China, Intel is facing challenges as a trade association calls for a security investigation.

Politics
Corporate tax abuse is facilitated the most by overseas UK territories, according to a tax advocacy group.

Corporate tax abuse is facilitated the most by overseas UK territories, according to a tax advocacy group.

Politics
In his annual policy address, Hong Kong's leader unveiled plans to tackle the housing crisis.

In his annual policy address, Hong Kong's leader unveiled plans to tackle the housing crisis.

Politics
Macao's next leader aims to reduce reliance on gambling in the economy.

Macao's next leader aims to reduce reliance on gambling in the economy.

Markets
Escalating tensions in the South China Sea pose a threat to global trade.

Escalating tensions in the South China Sea pose a threat to global trade.

Markets
Despite a temporary increase due to stimulus, the World Bank predicts that China's growth will slow down next year.

Despite a temporary increase due to stimulus, the World Bank predicts that China's growth will slow down next year.

China Economy
Beijing fights forced labor claims, leading to U.S. ban on Chinese firms in Uyghur region.

Beijing fights forced labor claims, leading to U.S. ban on Chinese firms in Uyghur region.

Politics
Investors' concerns about Middle East tensions cause decline in Asia-Pacific markets, including a 1.4% drop in Japan's Nikkei.

Investors' concerns about Middle East tensions cause decline in Asia-Pacific markets, including a 1.4% drop in Japan's Nikkei.

Markets
Singapore private housing prices decline, ending a year-long upward trend.

Singapore private housing prices decline, ending a year-long upward trend.

Asia Economy
Japan's next prime minister is a career dissenter, but experts believe he may struggle to govern as one.

Japan's next prime minister is a career dissenter, but experts believe he may struggle to govern as one.

Politics
Japan's ruling party selects new leader to serve as the country's next prime minister.

Japan's ruling party selects new leader to serve as the country's next prime minister.

Politics
U.S. allies could face challenges with Trump 2.0's increased emphasis on tariff negotiations.

U.S. allies could face challenges with Trump 2.0's increased emphasis on tariff negotiations.

Markets
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cautions that geopolitical tensions are intensifying.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cautions that geopolitical tensions are intensifying.

Business News
Anthony Scaramucci reveals he is collaborating with Kamala Harris on her campaign's cryptocurrency policies.

Anthony Scaramucci reveals he is collaborating with Kamala Harris on her campaign's cryptocurrency policies.

Markets
Will crypto markets be affected by the U.S. elections, according to insiders?

Will crypto markets be affected by the U.S. elections, according to insiders?

Markets
The elderly population in Japan has reached a record high, contributing to the country's labor shortages and demographic crisis.

The elderly population in Japan has reached a record high, contributing to the country's labor shortages and demographic crisis.

Markets