China’s Rare Earth Curbs Draw U.S. Warning and Decoupling Threat
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Beijing that its sweeping new export controls on rare earths and other critical minerals could push the...
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Japan Over Rice Trade Dispute
President Donald Trump is warning of steeper tariffs on Japanese goods, accusing Tokyo of refusing to purchase American rice despite an apparent domestic shortage.
“They...
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba to Step Down Amid Party Pressure
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will resign to prevent a split in his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), local media reported Sunday, throwing the...
Experts Weigh In as Researcher Warns AI Could ‘Kill All Humans’
Concerns about AI safety have intensified after Jacob Coxon, a researcher who previously worked at Anthropic and OpenAI, resigned and accused both companies of...
Rio Summit Balances Climate Finance and Global Uncertainty
The G20 summit in Rio concluded with a fragile consensus on climate finance, following intense negotiations overshadowed by escalating violence in Ukraine and stalled...
From Rap Battles to Nepal’s Top Job: Balendra Shah’s Rise
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Balendra Shah, the rapper who once railed against Kathmandu’s corruption, is poised to become Nepal’s next prime minister. The 35-year-old, widely...
Rubio Reassures Europe But Sets Conditions
At the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured European leaders that the US remains committed to its alliances, but only...
California Wildfires Burn Over 40,300 Acres in First 11 Days of 2025
California has already seen a devastating start to the year, with more than 40,300 acres scorched by 105 wildfires in just the first 11...
US Officially Leaves World Health Organization, Ending Major Funding Role
The United States has officially left the World Health Organization (WHO), marking the exit of one of the agency’s largest donors. The move follows...
Fears of ‘Vibecession’ Grow Despite Strong Economic Indicators
Despite a robust economy, concerns about job security are rising as Americans experience what some call a "vibecession." Coined by Gen-Z economist Kyla Scanlon,...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the Age of AI
By Terence Tse
CFOs are evolving into AI-driven transformation orchestrators, balancing finance, technology, and strategy while upskilling teams, managing risks, and driving measurable business value.
A key insight from this year’s AI for CFOs event, organized...
