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 Tesla’s Delaware Supreme Court victory overturned a January 2024 ruling that had rescinded this massive CEO incentive awarded in 2018.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

Drone warfare has reshaped modern combat, with over 100,000 foreign-made parts flooding Ukraine’s battlefronts. Ukraine’s drone training schools operate under intense pressure, constantly under threat of Russian strikes. But their stealthy, adaptive safety systems reveal a broader leverage mechanism: tactical mobility and secrecy multiply impact by preserving

Corporate tax avoidance costs the U.S. untold billions annually, far exceeding typical welfare outlays. James Talarico, a Texas State Representative and 2026 Senate candidate, recently reframed this debate by labeling giant corporations that pay little to no federal income taxes as the country’s true "welfare queens."

Over 400,000 skilled trade jobs are vacant in the United States, and Ford alone reported 5,000 unfilled mechanic positions paying six-figure salaries. This talent shortage comes amid a rising interest in trade careers among Gen Z, who increasingly reject expensive four-year college paths. But the real story is

Hong Kong property markets have defied global rebound trends, with some new launches barely moving units amid steady demand elsewhere. Vanke Hong Kong, a subsidiary of mainland developer China Vanke, sold only seven flats out of 165 released in its Le Mont weekend launch. This subdued uptake isn’t just

Talent wars in AI are reshaping global compensation, with tech giants in China now raising pay beyond US norms to lock in scarce skills. ByteDance, the Beijing-based TikTok owner, announced higher salary bands and bonuses for its global staff ahead of its 2025 performance reviews, signaling an intensified fight for

Millions of student-loan borrowers in the United States face a drastic payment shock as the Trump administration pushes to end the affordable SAVE student-loan repayment plan implemented under Biden. This shift threatens to raise monthly installments from under $500 to well beyond $1,000 for some, reshaping financial footing for

China’s AI market, valued in the tens of billions, remains tightly controlled and fiercely competitive. Zhipu AI, a Beijing-based start-up branded as Z.ai, is advancing toward a Hong Kong IPO aiming to raise US$300 million after securing regulatory approval in December 2025. This move underscores more than

Long visa delays hit tech hubs like India, Ireland, and Vietnam as Google warns some visa-holding employees not to leave the US. The new social media screening requirement has stretched visa stamping waits up to 12 months at US embassies worldwide. But this isn't just a bureaucratic headache—

Between 2025 and 2030, Big Pharma faces one of the steepest patent cliffs since 2010, putting billions in revenue at risk as branded drugs lose exclusivity. China’s biotech industry is quietly positioning itself as a critical lifeline by scaling biosimilar and generic alternatives faster than Western counterparts. This is

Elon Musk’s $55.8 billion pay package from 2018 was reinstated by Delaware’s Supreme Court, overturning a prior blockade by a chancery judge. Tesla shareholders recently approved an even larger potential tranche worth up to $1 trillion contingent on future company milestones. This ruling isn’t just about

US tech deals rarely reach $14 billion valuations without commanding control over core revenue streams. Yet TikTok just spun off its US operations under a new joint venture where Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX hold 45% ownership but minimal influence over advertising and e-commerce. Announced in December 2025, this restructuring

TikTok struck a deal to carve out its US business, handing Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX a combined 45% stake in a freshly minted joint venture. ByteDance, the parent company, retains just a 19.9% minority share, capped by US regulation. This new ownership structure is set to finalize in