The ‘Singapore-washing’ strategy starts to unwind as both China and the U.S. closely scrutinize corporate roots
“Guangdong’s complete industrial ecosystem and first-class business environment have made Shein’s fast growth possible,” founder Chris Xu told the crowd on Feb. 24, at a forum hosted by the Guangdong…
The hidden economy deciding who gets into your favorite concert, restaurant, and theme park
If you’ve ever watched a Taylor Swift ticket vanish from your cart, or a 7 p.m. restaurant reservation disappear in a blink, an economist has a name for what just…
San Francisco cheers its native Chinese Olympian Eileen Gu, who headlines parade for the Year of the Fire Horse
San Francisco rang in the Year of the Fire Horse with its annual Chinese New Year parade Saturday evening, with thousands of revelers cheering on hometown hero and Olympic champion…
Despite rising prices, Trump downplays need to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve. ‘There’s a lot of oil out there. That’ll get healed very quickly’
“We’ve got a lot of oil. Our country has a tremendous amount,” Trump said. “There’s a lot of oil out there. That’ll get healed very quickly.”Here is a look at…
Pentagon and FAA to conduct anti-drone laser tests after earlier deployments closed Texas airspace twice in the last month
The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration agreed to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after the military’s deployment of the lasers led the FAA to suddenly close airspace…
Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran about U.S. military targets in the Mideast, marking first sign Moscow is getting involved in the war
Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the…
Here’s why childcare is getting more unaffordable and forcing families to make ‘heartbreaking choices’
The affordability crisis hitting consumers has not spared childcare providers, further adding to the financial burden on families. For example, 68% saw liability insurance costs increase in 2025, up from 46% in 2024,…
Iran picks Khamenei’s son as next supreme leader, Fars says
The son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will become Iran’s next supreme leader, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency announced, taking over after his father was killed in an attack by the…
‘Society needs radical restructuring’: AI seems to hate ‘the grind’ of hard work as much as you
The irony is stark: replacing human labor with artificial agents might simply recreate centuries-old conflicts between labor and capital.The project grew out of an unlikely collaboration. Hall is a Stanford…
Oil prices soar past $110 while Dow futures sink 1,000 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes special forces mission
Just over a week into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Wall Street has started to price in a prolonged conflict, as hopes for a swift endgame have been crushed.With no…
