US Brands Lose China Edge as Local Rivals Dominate
Starbucks and Burger King form joint ventures as Chinese competitors capture market share. Learn how local brands are outpacing US multinationals in China's competitive landscape.
Starbucks and Burger King form joint ventures as Chinese competitors capture market share. Learn how local brands are outpacing US multinationals in China's competitive landscape.
China's consumer spending faces its longest decline since pandemic. Retail sales growth slows for third month. What this means for global economy. Read analysis now.
China's household debt crisis deepens with 83 million potentially in arrears. Rising defaults, aggressive collectors, and economic pressures challenge middle-class stability. Read analysis.
Japan deploys retired police and military personnel to combat rising bear attacks that killed 13 people and injured over 100 this year. Read about the novel solution.
China sharply criticizes Japan's defense policy changes, accusing Tokyo of reviving wartime militarism through increased Taiwan involvement. Read the escalating diplomatic tensions.
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces criticism after holding 3 am meeting with staff, reigniting debate about karoshi - death from overwork culture. Read full analysis.
Tokyo's Muscle Girls fitness bar challenges conventional beauty ideals with muscular performers. The bar attracts 100+ daily visitors, mostly foreigners, celebrating strength over thinness.
India's textile exports achieve record growth with impressive gains in UAE (14.5%), UK (1.5%), Japan (19%), Germany (2.9%), Spain (9%), and France (9.2%). Discover how Indian textiles are conquering global markets.
PM Modi's cabinet approves comprehensive export promotion mission with ₹25,060 crore budget to boost Indian exports facing global tariff challenges. Learn how this will benefit MSMEs.
The Biden administration moves to block Nvidia's sale of scaled-down AI chips to China, dealing major blow to chipmaker's China strategy and escalating tech war tensions.
Japan faces an alarming surge in bear attacks, forcing unprecedented military deployment. Discover the ecological crisis driving these dangerous human-wildlife conflicts across the country.
American analytics leader SAS Institute shuts down China operations after quarter-century, terminating hundreds of employees in controversial virtual meeting that sparks outrage.
NVIDIA clarifies CEO Jensen Huang's controversial comments about China, emphasizing America's need to collaborate with global AI leaders while navigating export regulations.
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida reaffirms Tokyo's steadfast commitment to Ukraine during crucial telephone discussion with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pledging continued humanitarian and reconstruction assistance.
Japan faces unprecedented bear invasions as climate change disrupts hibernation patterns, forcing military deployment to protect citizens from deadly encounters.
China continues its visa exemption policy for Saudi passport holders, boosting tourism and bilateral relations. Here's everything travellers need to know about the extended scheme.
Indian exporters brace for US tariff waves as government prepares strategic relief package. Exclusive insights on support measures and sector-specific strategies.
European Union applauds China's decision to suspend rare earth export controls, easing supply chain tensions for critical minerals essential for electric vehicles and electronics manufacturing.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga earns international praise for his confident handling of high-stakes diplomacy during former US President Donald Trump's Tokyo visit, marking a strong start to his leadership.
Former President Donald Trump vows to halt Nvidia's advanced Blackwell chip shipments to China, claiming US maintains 10-year lead in semiconductor technology amid escalating tech war.
Trump-era officials thwart Nvidia's attempts to ship advanced AI chips to China, signaling major escalation in tech trade restrictions between superpowers.
Former President Donald Trump announces export ban on Nvidia's most advanced AI processors to China and other nations, escalating US tech supremacy battle.
Former President Donald Trump tightens AI chip export controls, restricting Nvidia's advanced Blackwell processors from China and other countries amid growing tech competition.
Japan's newly appointed Political Affairs Minister at the Indian Embassy, Masaru Tsuji, commits to strengthening the crucial Japan-India partnership across multiple sectors including economy, security, and culture.
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, China exempts certain Nexperia semiconductor products from export restrictions, signaling improved trade relations with European nations and potential relief for global chip supply chains.
US Treasury's Scott Bessent calls China's rare earth metals export restrictions a 'real mistake' that could backfire, potentially accelerating global efforts to find alternatives and reduce dependency.
The recent US-China technology truce signals potential negotiations over national security export controls, impacting global semiconductor trade and American technological dominance.
Apple faces unexpected iPhone sales decline in China as CEO Tim Cook explains the market challenges. Get the inside story on Apple's Chinese market performance.
In a historic diplomatic move, Japan's Prime Minister Sana Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first-ever bilateral talks on South Korean soil, signaling a potential thaw in regional relations.
In a significant diplomatic move, Japan's ruling party official Sanae Takaichi confirms the country cannot halt Russian LNG purchases despite US pressure, citing energy security needs and existing contracts.