Google’s $1 Billion Digital Infrastructure Investment in Thailand
Google has announced a $1 billion investment in Thailand's digital infrastructure including a new data center and hubs. Analysis from...
October 1, 2024Section
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Australia’s Perth: From Wartime Haven to Modern AUKUS Submarine Hub
Australia's Perth is poised to become a key base for US and British nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS alliance. This...
September 30, 2024
Japan’s Political Landscape Shifts: Ishiba Calls Snap Election Amid Scandal
Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has called for a general election on October...
September 30, 2024
Family Feud Ignites Takeover Battle at Korea’s Zinc Giant
Family Feud Ignites Takeover Battle at Korea’s Zinc Giant. Latest coverage and expert analysis from The Rio Times.
September 30, 2024
U.S. and Japan Join Forces to Counter Hypersonic Missile Threat
The United States and Japan have embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration to defend against hypersonic missiles. Analysis from The Rio...
September 30, 2024
Beijing’s New Real Estate Stimulus: Homeowners Can Refinance at Lower Rates
China's central bank announced a policy allowing mortgage refinancing at lower rates, aiming to revitalize the struggling real estate sector....
September 30, 2024
Chip Wars Escalate as Asia Pours $400B into Tech Arsenal
(Analysis) The semiconductor industry is gearing up for a massive investment spree in chip-making equipment. Coverage and analysis from The...
September 27, 2024
Hong Kong Stocks Surge 13% in Best Week Since 1998
Hong Kong's stock market witnessed a historic surge last week marking its best performance in over two decades. Coverage and...
September 27, 2024
China’s Industrial Profits Falter: A Pressing Call for Economic Policy Shift
China's industrial sector has hit a significant rough patch sending ripples through the world's second-largest economy. Analysis from The Rio...
September 27, 2024