August 15, 2025

Asian Markets Mix It Up as Fed Rate Cut Buzz Sends US Stocks and Bitcoin to Records

Asian stock markets showed give and take after big gains, with Japan falling and South Korea rising. Investors await possible Fed rate cuts, while the US stock market and Bitcoin reached new highs. Chinese shares gained thanks to Tencent’s strong earnings, keeping eyes fixed on the world’s market mood.

August 15, 2025

China's Pharma Firms Race to Local Reagents as US Tariffs Hit Imports Hard

Chinese drug companies are rushing to buy reagents from local makers like Shanghai Titan and Vazyme. Rising US tariffs and cost worries are sparking a shift away from Western giants Thermo Fisher and Merck, stirring up the $5.7 billion reagent market with booming sales and big growth predicted.

August 15, 2025

Trump Nixes Biden’s 2021 Competition Order, Shakes Up US Economy Rules

In a major twist, Donald Trump cancels Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order that aimed to boost competition in the US economy. The Justice Department backs Trump’s move, promising a fresh, market-first antitrust approach. Critics slam it as favoring the rich while hurting small businesses. What does this mean for America’s workers and consumers? Read on!

August 15, 2025

Bolton Warns Trump’s Tariffs Might Drive India Toward Russia and China

John Bolton, former US National Security Adviser, says Trump’s tariffs risk pushing India closer to Russia and China, shaking global trade and alliances. What could this mean for the world’s power play?

August 15, 2025

Vietnam Rice Prices Soar as Philippines Stockpile Before Import Freeze; India Holds Steady

Vietnam’s rice prices jumped as the Philippines rushed to buy before stopping imports for 60 days. India’s rice prices stayed steady near a 3-year low, while Thai rice prices slipped on weak demand. Bangladesh’s rice prices remain high despite big harvests and imports. What’s cooking in Asia’s rice market? Let’s dig in!