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Monday 6 October 2025
Gold and copper prices soar as Trump's policies shake global supply chains
Upon US President Donald Trump's return to the White House, his chip containment policy has ignited a rare earth export control battle with China, affecting the already imbalanced...
Friday 3 October 2025
US government shutdown stalls auto industry momentum
A breakdown in congressional budget negotiations has led to the US government to shut down, plunging the administrative system to a standstill. During the shutdown, key regulatory,...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Tariffs, subsidies, and shifting demand reshape the global car market
The global automotive industry in 2025 has found itself at the eye of a geopolitical storm. Major markets—including Europe, the United States, and China—have experienced...
Thursday 2 October 2025
China to give local products 20% edge in govt purchases
Starting January 1, 2026, China will give domestic products a 20% price advantage in government procurement to support local AI chipmakers, promoting self-reliance, though advanced...
Thursday 2 October 2025
US proposed chip manufacturing ratio raises Malaysia trade concerns
The US government is reportedly weighing a policy that would require companies to manufacture and import semiconductor chips in the US on a 1:1 ratio, with additional tariffs imposed...
Friday 26 September 2025
IRA subsidies near deadline, exposing tensions in US EV strategy

A major chapter in US clean energy policy is nearing its end. Federal subsidies for electric vehicles under the Inflation Reduction Act...

Friday 26 September 2025
Trump says EU-aided Ukraine could regain territory as India signals shift on Russian oil imports
US President Donald Trump stated on September 23 that Ukraine, with support from the EU, could potentially reclaim territory from Russia, marking a departure from his previous stance...
Thursday 25 September 2025
Anthropic blocks law enforcement AI surveillance, sparks govt tension
US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has imposed strict limitations on the use of its Claude AI model by federal law enforcement agencies, barring its deployment for domestic...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
China to forgo developing nation status at WTO, signaling shift in global trade stance
China announced it will no longer claim developing country benefits at the World Trade Organization, a move aimed at facilitating trade forum reforms. The decision addresses longstanding...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
China unveils grand plans for AI independence amid tech war
China's top leadership is signaling a major shift in its national strategy, elevating artificial intelligence to a core priority. The official Communist Party theoretical journal,...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
China policy containment eases DDR5 price fears as Taiwan's DDR4 supply sells out
China's AI-driven supply chain expansion is reshaping the DRAM landscape. CXMT, the country's top DRAM producer, will pivot entirely to DDR5, LPDDR5, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM)...
Sunday 21 September 2025
Nvidia's US$5B Intel stake sparks foundry jitters for TSMC, Samsung
Nvidia's US$5 billion stake in Intel has shaken the global semiconductor landscape, sparking debate over future foundry competition and supply chain realignment. While the deal excludes...
Thursday 18 September 2025
From delay to debut: iPhone 17 gets fast-tracked in Indonesia after US trade deal
Apple is preparing to launch its iPhone 17 series globally — and for the first time, Indonesia will be part of the initial wave of releases.
Thursday 18 September 2025
Tencent, Alibaba, Baidu turn to local AI chips, shaking Nvidia's grip
Tencent said this week it has integrated AI chips from Chinese suppliers and plans to scale up its use in cloud-based AI services. Alongside Alibaba and Baidu, which have already...
Wednesday 17 September 2025
US Congress targets Huawei's US affiliate, ties with Nvidia under scrutiny amid US-China tech tensions
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has launched an inquiry into Futurewei Technologies, the US-based affiliate of Huawei, highlighting the company's close interactions...