China Seeks WTO Arbitration Over EU Tariffs on Electric Vehicles
China has declared its intention to intensify its conflict with the European Union over the EU's import tariffs on Chinese...
August 9, 2024Section
Asia
Asia-Pacific is the engine of the global economy and the main arena of US-China competition – the source of the world’s chips, the buyer of its commodities, and the swing factor in every supply chain. The Rio Times covers Asia through an emerging-market investor lens: the markets, currencies, trade policy, critical-materials leverage and the great-power contest that ripples straight into Latin America’s terms of trade. From China and India to Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, this hub gathers our daily Asia-Pacific coverage and connects it to the wider Global South story.
Browse by themeAsia Markets & Currencies · Asia Supply Chains & Critical Minerals · Asia Tech & Semiconductors · Asia Trade & Geopolitics · Asia & Latin America
The Rise of Expo City Dubai: A Tale of UAE-China Synergy
In the heart of the United Arab Emirates a new beacon of commerce and innovation is rising. Coverage and analysis...
August 8, 2024
China’s Political Schools: Expanding Influence in Africa
China's Communist Party (CCP) has been actively building political schools and extending its influence across Africa as part of a...
August 8, 2024
Malaysia’s Digital Clampdown Amid Global Censorship Concerns
The global landscape of internet freedom is under growing strain as numerous countries intensify their regulation of digital spaces. This...
August 8, 2024
Chinese Tech Giants Enter A.I. Video Creation Arena
Chinese AI firms are rapidly advancing in the text-to-video market, striving to differentiate themselves from both local and global competitors....
August 8, 2024
Taiwan’s Defense Budget Hits Record $20 Billion Amid Rising Tensions
Taiwan's defense budget will reach a new high of NT$647 billion ($19.74 billion) in 2025. This represents a 6% increase....
August 7, 2024
U.S. Tech Giants Rethink China Dependency
HP intensifies efforts to decentralize production, moving beyond China to counter geopolitical uncertainties.
August 7, 2024
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Takes Charge in Bangladesh Amid Political Crisis
Bangladesh is facing a significant political upheaval. The sudden resignation and subsequent flight of Prime Minister. Analysis from The Rio...
August 7, 2024
Philippines Enforces Sovereignty with New Maritime Zones Act
The Philippines is close to enacting the Maritime Zones Act. This law is designed to assert its sovereignty over disputed...
August 7, 2024