The global GPU market is dominated by giants like Nvidia, often overshadowing emerging players. Shanghai Biren Technology plans to raise HK$4.85 billion (US$624 million) through its Hong Kong IPO, marking the mainland’s first listed GPU developer, with trading set for January 2, 2026. But this move

Divisions over antisemitism cost political capital but deepen influence battles within the Republican Party. JD Vance’s call to reject “purity tests” at Turning Point USA’s 2025 convention signals a strategic repositioning ahead of the 2028 presidential nomination. This move isn’t about ideology alone—it’s about preserving

Visa appointment delays of up to 12 months are hitting H-1B visa workers worldwide, driven by new U.S. social media screening rules. Google, Apple, Microsoft, and ServiceNow have all issued memos cautioning international travel for their visa-holding employees. This disruption is not just bureaucracy—it's a shift

Chinese consumers once equated basketball shoes with Nike and Adidas, paying premium for global logos and athlete endorsements. China’s local brands have disrupted this by shifting consumer loyalty using culturally resonant narratives and tech-enabled direct distribution. This is not simply brand decline—it’s a systematic repositioning of market

China’s automotive market faces a slowdown even as it stands as the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) arena. China recently approved the mass production of Level 3 (L3) self-driving cars, which enable drivers to be hands-free under specific conditions, with nearly 270,000 vehicles expected to hit roads

China’s government-backed robotics firms have upended global dynamics in consumer robotics over the last five years. iRobot, the original pioneer behind the Roomba vacuum, filed for Chapter 11 in December 2025 and is now being acquired by its primary contract manufacturer, Picea Robotics, a Chinese company. But the deeper

Power disruptions affecting 130,000 Pacific Gas & Electric customers in San Francisco forced Waymo to suspend its robotaxi service during a major blackout. Waymo’sautonomous ride-hailing where reliance on static, externally maintained infrastructure meets real-world instability. While Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed his Tesla Robotaxis remained unaffected, Waymo depends

The next Republican presidential election is shaping up far differently than previous successions, with factional fractures quietly redefining party control. Turning Point USA, a key conservative youth organization, just endorsed Vice President JD Vance for 2028 at its AmericaFest convention, aiming to transfer grassroots energy into early primary momentum. But

While the U.S. faced political headwinds in sustainability, China accelerated its clean energy expansion with unprecedented scale. China installed more solar capacity in the first half of 2025 than the rest of the world combined, surpassing the entire U.S. 2023-24 additions in a single month. But this isn’

Blind box toys typically rely on surprise and scarcity to drive sales. Pop Mart, the Chinese toymaker behind Labubu dolls, just launched the second edition of Playground magazine for 39.9 yuan (about US$5.7). This move goes beyond toys—it's about building a self-sustaining intellectual property

Wall Street’s recent layoffs at giants like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley sparked headlines citing AI as a job killer. But the reality in 2025 is far more measured: these firms’ overall headcounts are stable or even slightly growing despite AI investments. The real leverage play isn’t

Rapid City, South Dakota, is a flashpoint for racial tension, with at least 8% of its 80,000 population identifying as Native American. The recent federal jury ruling against the Grand Gateway Hotel owner for banning Native Americans unveils much more than a legal dispute. The NDN Collective, an Indigenous

Enterprise AI adoption remains stuck because teams often miss the core leverage point—aligning talent with AI tools to redefine workflows. Collibra, valued at $5.2 billion and trusted by McDonald’s and Adobe, is now demanding AI fluency from new hires. This is not just about skill but about

Applications for US jobs now attract an average of 242 candidates, nearly triple the count from 2017, according to hiring software Greenhouse. Microsoft, Intel, and other giants employ AI résumé screening at scale, yet hiring rates in 2025 have dropped to their lowest since 2013. This isn’t just a

Asia-Pacific flex offices now count global companies as 41% of users, nearly triple North America’s 14%. Hong Kong and Singapore landlords are seating this shift, allocating more space to flexible office operators in 2025. But this isn’t about short-term rentals—it’s about restructuring real estate risk profiles

China’s retail sector is departing from traditional enclosed malls to embrace stand-alone flagship stores—a shift echoing metropolises like Tokyo and New York. Dior and Louis Vuitton recently opened flagship stores in Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun North, an open-air shopping district operated by Swire. This move isn’t

Electric utilities in the U.S. rarely approve $16 billion expansions on speculative demand, yet Georgia Power just secured approval to increase capacity by 50%. This expansion targets a future where AI data centers consume most of the new power, with plans to add 10,000 megawatts—enough for 4

The path to Elon Musk’s restored $55 billion pay package exposes a deeper dynamic in corporate governance. Tesla’s Delaware Supreme Court victory overturned a January 2024 ruling that had rescinded this massive CEO incentive awarded in 2018. This reversal isn’t just a legal win—it reveals how

The US visa process for skilled workers just got costlier and slower, upending global tech hiring dynamics. Google and Apple warn that social media reviews now delay visa approvals by up to 12 months, forcing employees to reconsider international travel. But this isn't merely a bureaucratic hiccup—it&

China has filed five times more humanoid robot patents than the United States in the past five years, reshaping the global robotics innovation race. According to Morgan Stanley's Robot Almanac, China recorded 7,705 humanoid patents, while the US trailed with only 1,561, followed by Japan at

Investors often view Google as the dominant player in AI due to its massive treasure trove of personal data from Android, YouTube, and Gmail. Yet, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is now targeting Apple—not Google—as the true long-term competitor in the race for mass AI consumer devices. This plays

Americans nationwide face surging costs cutting deep into household budgets. Allentown, Pennsylvania, a key battleground city, exposes how that strain defies political talking points. Local leaders and residents agree: prices are too high and the economy isn’t the “A+++++” touted by Donald Trump. Economic resilience requires more than slogans—

Federal tax breaks signed by President Donald Trump could save residents hundreds of millions annually. Yet, many U.S. states—both Republican and Democratic-led—have not adopted these same cuts for tips and overtime income despite pressure. Michigan is the only state so far to fully embrace the federal tax

The 2019 reveal of the Tesla Cybertruck included a dramatic moment when chief designer Franz von Holzhausen unintentionally shattered a $61,000 vehicle’s “armor glass” window by throwing a steel ball. Despite the apparent design failure, Tesla converted the incident into viral marketing, generating over 200,000 preorders shortly