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• Chinese firms hit record overseas revenue, led by Foxconn and BYD economy-finance

  In 2025, Chinese A-share firms achieved a significant milestone, with overseas earnings nearing 12.4 trillion yuan (US$1.8 trillion), representing almost 17% of their total…

• EU cybersecurity plan to ban Chinese suppliers could cost €367.8 billion economy-finance

  A new study warns that the European Union's proposed Cybersecurity Act, which would bar Chinese suppliers from critical infrastructure, could cost the bloc €367.8 billion…

• Asia faces food crisis after Iran strikes disrupt Strait of Hormuz economy-finance

  US-Israeli strikes on Iran have caused shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to collapse, triggering a food crisis in Asia. The strait carries one-third of globally traded…

• Chinese chipmakers invest up to half of revenue in R&D, surpassing US peers in ratio economy-finance

  Chinese chip designers are allocating up to 50% of their revenue to research and development, a ratio far exceeding US counterparts like AMD and Intel, which typically spend…

• Canadian Solar expands Hong Kong operations amid trade tensions economy-finance

  Canadian Solar is enhancing its role in Hong Kong as a global coordination hub, with its energy storage division, EP Cube, considering new hires and a possible IPO in the city. In…

• China-Gulf energy ties pivot to sustainability amid Hormuz tensions economy-finance

  The article suggests that the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz should encourage China and Gulf countries to develop a more comprehensive energy collaboration. The emphasis…

• French MP Charles Allonle's Report on Public Broadcasting Uses Misleading Figures economy-finance

  A report by far-right French MP Charles Alloncle on public broadcasting proposes drastic budget cuts, but relies on decontextualized or exaggerated statistics. The report,…

• US Copyright Office Proposes 55% Fee Hike for Photo Registration economy-finance

  The US Copyright Office has proposed increasing the fee for registering photographs from $55 to $85, a 55% rise, citing inflation and rising operational costs. The March 2026…

• Bank of England Governor and Chancellor Exchange Letters on Asset Purchase Facility economy-finance

  In May 2026, the Governor of the Bank of England and the Chancellor of the Exchequer exchanged letters regarding the Asset Purchase Facility. The correspondence outlines the terms…

• 75% of French fear social crisis like Yellow Vests over fuel prices economy-finance

  A survey by Yomoni indicates that 75% of the French population is concerned about a potential social upheaval similar to the Yellow Vests movement if fuel prices increase. The…

• China's robot boom faces reality check as commercialization lags economy-finance

  China's robotics sector is seeing a surge in investment, but turning a profit is proving difficult due to problems with the business model. At a facility focused on embodied…

• UK in talks to join EU's €90 billion Ukraine loan for defence orders economy-finance

  The United Kingdom is in talks to become part of the European Union's €90 billion ($105.13 billion) loan aimed at supporting Ukraine, enabling British defense companies to compete…

• Middle East crisis boosts China's agrochemical dominance economy-finance

  China produces about a third of global fertiliser and 70% of raw materials for chemical pesticides. As the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipments—through which…

• US tech hegemony blocks Global South development economy-finance

  The United States preserves its lead in technology by implementing patent restrictions, export prohibitions, and inflated pricing, which effectively exclude the Global South from…

• China Consul in Mexico Warns Protectionism Is a 'Dead End' Ahead of USMCA Review economy-finance

  At a business event in Tijuana, Chinese Consul General Fu Xinrong stated that unilateralism and protectionism serve no one's interests, labeling protectionism as a 'dead end.' Her…

• US Treasury Chief Urges China to Pressure Iran on Strait of Hormuz economy-finance

  On Monday, Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, encouraged China to use its diplomatic influence to help Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a chat with Fox News, he pointed…

• Bitcoin Battles $80K Resistance Amid Institutional Accumulation and Short Squeeze Risk economy-finance

  Over the weekend, Bitcoin briefly exceeded $80,000, but it has not surpassed the 200-day moving average of $82,228 since October 2025, when it peaked at $126,000. Binance futures…

• BlackRock Pushes OCC to Drop 20% Tokenized Reserve Cap in GENIUS Act Comments economy-finance

  On May 1, 2025, BlackRock, the largest asset manager globally, sent a 17-page letter to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), advocating against a proposed 20%…

• Samsung replaces TV chief with marketing veteran amid Chinese competition economy-finance

  Samsung Electronics has appointed Won-Jin Lee, previously head of its Global Marketing Office, as the new leader of its Visual Display business, replacing the outgoing TV division…

• EU's 'Made in Europe' law risks trade showdown with China economy-finance

  The European Union is advancing a 'Made in Europe' law that China views as discriminatory, potentially escalating trade tensions. The legislation includes measures on foreign…

• China and Indonesia Launch Cross-Border QR Payments, Boosting Yuan Internationalization economy-finance

  A new cross-border QR payment initiative has been introduced by China and Indonesia, enabling consumers to utilize local mobile applications such as Alipay (China) and QRIS…

• Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Criticized for Dismissing Lawmakers' Budget Concerns economy-finance

  Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan has been criticized for dismissing lawmakers' concerns about the government's fiscal plans as 'alarmist'. Legislators are raising…

• Australia's News Bargaining Incentive: Too Little, Too Late? economy-finance

  Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is advancing the News Bargaining Incentive (NBI), a plan requiring tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok to make commercial deals…

• Consumers Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros Merger economy-finance

  A group of consumers has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. The suit alleges that the deal would lead to higher prices, fewer choices…

• HBAR Token at Critical Juncture: June Breakout or 30% Drop? economy-finance

  As of May 3, 2026, Hedera's HBAR token is fluctuating between $0.087 and $0.093, with technical indicators suggesting an imminent significant movement. The token ended the week at…

• Robinhood Retirement Assets Hit $31B Despite Crypto Revenue Slump economy-finance

  Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) announced its Q1 2026 financial results, leading to a decline in share price to $73.66, significantly lower than its 52-week peak of $154. The…

• China's exports shift from footwear to AI services in 2025 economy-finance

  In 2025, China's telecom, computer, and information services exports amounted to 808 billion yuan (US$118 billion), marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year.…

• Middle East states plan new logistics corridor to bypass Strait of Hormuz economy-finance

  Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE are leading efforts to establish a new trade network linking the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on…

• China's industrial climb driven by engineers and policy execution, not just subsidies economy-finance

  A South China Morning Post opinion piece argues that China's rapid industrial ascent, from the 'old three' to the 'new three' export categories, is fueled by more than state…

• Spirit Airlines Shuts Down as First Iran War Casualty economy-finance

  Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, becoming the first US carrier to collapse due to the Iran war. Jet fuel prices doubled during the two-month conflict, and a…

• UAE's OPEC Exit Signals Shift in Foreign Policy Diversification economy-finance

  The United Arab Emirates has withdrawn from OPEC, a shift that experts view as a rapid move towards diversifying its foreign policy away from the Saudi Arabia-dominated diplomatic…

• Iran war mini-crises risk cascading into global economic collapse economy-finance

  A series of mini-crises triggered by the Iran war—spanning energy, inflation, trade, slowing global growth, and investment uncertainty—may escalate into a full-blown economic…

• Trump Lifts Scotch Whisky Tariff After Meeting with King Charles III economy-finance

  President Donald Trump announced the removal of a 10 percent tariff on Scotch whisky imports from the U.K., imposed about a year ago, following a meeting with King Charles III…

• Trump signs executive order expanding Cuba sanctions to target foreign firms and banks economy-finance

  On Friday, US President Donald Trump enacted an executive order that broadens sanctions on Cuba, permitting penalties against foreign firms and financial institutions engaging…

• US Sanctions China-Based Operator Over Iran Oil Trade economy-finance

  The US State Department has enacted sanctions against Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal, a company located in China, for reportedly importing millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil…

• Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU cars, citing trade deal noncompliance economy-finance

  US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will impose 25% tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, a move that could destabilize the global…

• Wall Street Hits New Records as Oil Prices Dip economy-finance

  On Friday, Wall Street edged closer to new record highs, with the S&P 500 rising 0.6%, building on its previous day's peak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 226…

• China backs Cuba, Brazil blacklists BYD over slave labor economy-finance

  As the United States escalates its pressure on Havana, both China and Russia have shown their support for Cuba. This includes a visit from Moscow's deputy foreign minister to…

• Ukraine Sees Path to Japanese Arms After Tokyo Eases Export Rules economy-finance

  Japan has revised its arms export regulations, creating a potential avenue for Ukraine to receive Japanese military equipment. The overhaul maintains restrictions on exports to…

• China's manufacturing rise is structural, West must adjust: Tooze and CEPR economy-finance

  Adam Tooze and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) argue that China's manufacturing ascent across sectors like AI, aerospace, and biotech is a structural, long-term…