Beyond Survival: Japan’s Corporate Renewal and Global Integration
In 2023, Japan’s corporate landscape underwent a significant transformation. Over 140,000 new companies were established, marking nearly a 10% increase...
July 8, 2024Section
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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.
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Global Oil Dynamics Shift as Chinese Demand Cools
The recent count of only 86 oil tankers set for China marks the lowest in nearly two years, highlighting a...
July 7, 2024
Rebranding Singapore: Beyond the Rich Stereotype
Singapore aims to reshape its image from an elite enclave, as depicted in "Crazy Rich Asians," to a welcoming and...
July 5, 2024
Taiwan Companies Pivot to Singapore Amid Rising China Tensions
Rising tensions between Taiwan and China have prompted Taiwanese companies to seek investment opportunities in Singapore. Following Taiwan's January election,...
July 5, 2024
Modi’s Calculated Move: A Strategic Visit to Russia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming trip to Russia marks a significant chapter in India's foreign policy. Coverage and analysis from...
July 5, 2024
Powering Up: Thailand’s Data Center Surge
In an era where data rules rule, Thailand is shaping its future, pivoting towards becoming a global nexus for data...
July 5, 2024
Petrobras Targets Namibian Oil and Tweaks Refinery Plans
Petrobras is drawing investor interest with key developments notably a 40% stake in Galp Energia's Namibian oil assets. Analysis from...
July 4, 2024
Indonesia’s Bold Step into Electric Vehicles
Indonesia is advancing rapidly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector with its first battery cell factory, a $1.1 billion collaboration
July 4, 2024
Surge in Trade Probes Puts China Under Pressure
China's trade environment is deteriorating as anti-dumping investigations and tariffs by other nations escalate.
July 4, 2024