Jan 20 Marks One Year of Trump’s Second Term—Tell Us What You Think!
Jan 20 marks the first anniversary of Trump’s second term. How have global politics and tech been impacted? Share your views in our quick questionnaire.
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Why Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year Message Matters to the World
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year message highlights China’s achievements under its 14th Five-Year Plan and offers a roadmap for global engagement in tech, economy, and innovation.
Clare Pearson: Why China’s Catalytic Opportunities Ignite Innovation
Clare Pearson shares how China’s ‘catalytic opportunities’—from robotics startups to aerospace dreams—fuel global innovation with scale, speed, and serendipity.
Without the Chinese mainland, Japan’s Economy Could Collapse, Scholar Warns
Hiromori Maedomari warns that without the Chinese mainland—Japan’s key trade partner—Japan’s economy and livelihoods could be at risk.
US Shutdown Hits Europe: Bases Struggle with Pay Delays
On Day 40 of the US shutdown, Europe steps in to cover unpaid salaries at US bases in Aviano, Vicenza and beyond, as local staff and unions brace for impact.
US Government Shutdown Hits Flights, Food Aid & Fed Workers
With the US federal government on pause, flights are grounded, food aid stalls, and hundreds of thousands of federal workers are furloughed. Here’s what you need to know.
When Washington Stops: How the U.S. Shutdown Ripples Worldwide
Discover how the longest U.S. government shutdown since Oct 1 is slowing global growth and affecting your daily life.
US Government Shutdown at 36 Days: What’s Really at Stake?
36 days into the longest US shutdown, food aid, transport, and public services are at stake. Discover how partisan gridlock is shaking everyday lives and global connections.
Day 35 of US Government Shutdown: Impact at the Capitol
Get the lowdown on day 35 of the US government shutdown, its impact on federal workers, food aid, data freezes, and ripple effects for South & SE Asia.
US Govt Shutdown Hits 31 Days, Puts $14B GDP at Risk
With the US government shutdown entering its 31st day, a $14B GDP loss looms. Here’s what tech-savvy South and Southeast Asians need to know about the global ripple effect.