Japan Inc.'s Competitiveness Challenge Lies in Management, Not Technology
IMD highlights the importance of secure public finances and business adaptability for Japan's global competitiveness.
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IMD highlights the importance of secure public finances and business adaptability for Japan's global competitiveness.
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Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s largest cross-border wealth management center and climbed to second place in global competitiveness rankings, signaling a strong recovery and renewed momentum.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 1:39 AM
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Amid growing global demand for minerals essential to clean energy, the UN Security Council debates how to prevent resource-driven conflicts and ensure benefits for producing countries and communities.
UN News | Jul 27, 2026, 12:46 AM
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The Security Council convenes in New York to discuss how lithium, cobalt, and copper can support the clean energy transition and whether their extraction will foster development or fuel conflict.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 4:20 PM
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The United Nations is aiding nations like Argentina and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure critical mineral resources foster local development, environmental protection, and responsible business practices.
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At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges international cooperation to ensure AI benefits all nations and supports sustainable development.
UN News | Jul 18, 2026, 2:16 AMworld
A pioneering trial in Shanghai successfully reduced peak power load by 97.8 megawatts through coordinated management of data centres, marking a major step in China’s power infrastructure upgrade amid rising AI demands.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 11:15 AMworld
An independent committee continues its investigation into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, highlighting systemic failures during a costly renovation project.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 3:15 AMbusiness
The U.S. chipmaker Nvidia will supply foundational AI technologies to Toyota Motor’s Woven City smart city project in Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 11:35 PMworld
The Auditor-General’s Office highlights nearly S$25 million in improperly approved HDB season parking applications and contract approval breaches in the Ministry of Health.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:40 AMgeneral
A historic treaty between the EU and UK eliminates the physical border at Gibraltar, benefiting thousands of daily cross-border travelers and securing the territory’s economic future.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:44 PM
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is exploring the use of submerged lands off U.S. coastlines for space launches and re-entry, aligning with an executive order to expand American space presence.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 10:25 PM
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Yang Youlin received one of the harshest punishments for economic crimes in recent years after a court in Jiangsu province convicted him of extensive bribery and related offenses.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 2:35 PM
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The dean of Fudan University’s Institute of International Studies analyzes how shifts in US foreign policy under Donald Trump are influencing China-US relations.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 5, 2026, 11:02 PM
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A federal court ruled against a tenured professor seeking to reinstate diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and programs at Miami University, affirming the institution’s authority to determine its educational content.
Reason | Jul 4, 2026, 7:04 PM
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Japan partners with the UN Development Programme to address the environmental and logistical challenges posed by the shrinking Caspian Sea.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 4, 2026, 3:05 PM
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A detailed report raises concerns over fundraising practices linked to the national anniversary events.
NPR News | Jul 3, 2026, 5:51 AM
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The new platform aims to meet the growing clean energy demand from AI data centers and chip manufacturing plants in South Korea.
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