Obwana Jordan Luke

January 5, 2026

Asian Stocks Hit Record High as AI Themes Drive 2026 Opener

Asian stocks opened 2026 with strong gains as investors embraced artificial intelligence (AI) themes and looked past geopolitical shocks. The MSCI Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index climbed 1.4% to a record high. Meanwhile, S&P

Autos & Transportation·BUSINESS·China

December 8, 2025

China Car Sales Drop 8.5% in November As EV Subsidy Shifts

China car sales dropped 8.5% in November 2025. This marks the second straight monthly decline and the sharpest fall in nearly a year. According to the China Passenger Car Association, just 2.24

Autos & Transportation·BUSINESS

January 5, 2026

Honda Extends China Plant Shutdowns Amid Chip Shortage

Honda Motor has extended a production halt at three car plants in China. The stoppage is due to a continuing Honda chip shortage. These factories, run with Guangzhou Automobile Group, were set

Uganda’s Richest Men and the Rise of Private Capital

Uganda’s Richest Men built their fortunes far from the glare of stock tickers and quarterly earnings calls. In a market where public equity remains thin and disclosure limited, wealth has accumulated through

February 28, 2026

BUSINESS

BOJ Signals More Rate Hikes If Inflation Holds

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Monday the central bank will keep raising interest rates if economic and price trends follow its forecasts. He emphasized that moderate, synchronized increases in wages

January 5, 2026

BUSINESS·Finance

Crypto Theft Soars in 2025: North Korea Dominates, DeFi Faces New Trends

The Crypto Theft 2025 report highlights a troubling year for the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Over $3.4 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen between January and early December 2025, marking a significant increase from

December 22, 2025

BUSINESS

Australian Dollar Rebounds in 2025: What to Expect in 2026

The Australian Dollar 2026 Outlook shows a promising recovery after years of decline. In 2025, the Australian dollar staged a meaningful rebound, rising more than 6% against the U.S. dollar. This rally,

December 22, 2025

BUSINESS·Future of Money

Jimmy Lai Convicted Under Hong Kong National Security Law

Jimmy Lai national security law conviction marks a major turning point for Hong Kong and its civil liberties. From the start, the case has drawn intense attention both locally and internationally. As

December 15, 2025

China·WORLD

China’s November Economic Data Shows Steady Industrial and Retail Growth

China economic data November 2025 shows steady progress, according to official figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Industrial production held firm, reinforcing a gradual recovery amid global uncertainty. Specifically, industrial

December 15, 2025

China·Finance·NEWS

South Korean Woman Jailed for Extorting Son Heung-min

A South Korean woman has received a four-year prison sentence for Son Heung-min extortion. She falsely claimed she was pregnant with the soccer star’s child and demanded money to stay silent. The

December 8, 2025

Asia Pacific·NEWS

Obwana Jordan Luke

Asian Stocks Hit Record High as AI Themes Drive 2026 Opener

China Car Sales Drop 8.5% in November As EV Subsidy Shifts

Honda Extends China Plant Shutdowns Amid Chip Shortage

Uganda’s Richest Men and the Rise of Private Capital

BOJ Signals More Rate Hikes If Inflation Holds

Crypto Theft Soars in 2025: North Korea Dominates, DeFi Faces New Trends

Australian Dollar Rebounds in 2025: What to Expect in 2026

Jimmy Lai Convicted Under Hong Kong National Security Law

China’s November Economic Data Shows Steady Industrial and Retail Growth

South Korean Woman Jailed for Extorting Son Heung-min

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