Tech firms lead Asian markets rally as Seoul, Tokyo hit records
Asian stock markets, particularly Tokyo and Seoul, reached new highs spurred by tech companies, following a favorable trend from Wall Street.
Illegal Fishing: Foreign Companies Under Sanction Operate Under Argentine Flag in the EEZ
An investigation reveals that sanctioned foreign companies are operating under the guise of Argentine fishing vessels in the exclusive economic zone.
Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450
Morgan Stanley predicts a record year for Hong Kong's IPOs, with the pipeline reaching 450, largely driven by mainland Chinese issuers and an influx of US and Southeast Asian companies.
Chinese exports break records despite U.S. tariffs
China experienced a robust export surge in 2025, achieving a record trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion despite renewed U.S. tariff pressures, with companies pivoting towards Southeast Asian, African, and Latin American markets.
The new China no longer buys the American dream: why Starbucks and Burger King suffer so much in the Asian giant
American companies Starbucks and Burger King are ceding control of their businesses to local partners to maintain their presence in an increasingly hostile Chinese market.