The U.S.-China trade war has evolved into a high-stakes game of technological chess, with export controls and tariffs reshaping global supply chains and fueling inflationary pressures. As of 2025, the Trump administration’s aggressive policies—targeting AI, semiconductors, and rare earths—have created a volatile landscape for investors. These measures, while framed as national security imperatives, are increasingly…
The value of major events to Hong Kong’s economy has been further recognised with the latest GDP figures released by the HKSAR government. In the April-to-June period, Hong Kong recorded solid 3.1% year-on-year GDP growth, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of economic expansion In a statement, the government noted, “This solid broad-based performance could be…
Illustration: A fashion product development team reviews a digital dashboard showing real-time fabric data, sustainability scores, and virtual try-on results. SmartFabric Fashion Is Transforming—And It’s Not Just About Style The global fashion industry is at a pivotal moment. The rise of e-commerce, shifting consumer values, and demand for sustainable practices have exposed cracks in traditional…
Nepal will make 97 of its Himalayan mountains free to climb for the next two years in a bid to boost tourism in some of its more remote areas. It comes as permit fees to summit Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, during peak season will go up to $15,000 (£11,170) from September – the…
Vercel today rolled out a new version of its v0 AI-driven offering, changing the name to .app from .dev to reflect its new audience: end users. “We started v0 with the idea of making the development workflow easier for developers, and we’ve realized over the course of building v0 that, actually, v0 is better suited…
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Citigroup and UBS Global Research became the latest Wall Street brokerages to raise their year-end targets for the S&P 500 index, pointing to receding policy risks and resilient corporate earnings. Citi bumped the benchmark index’s target to 6,600 from 6,300 and UBS to 6,100 from 5,500, implying an upside of 3.2% and a downside of…
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President Trump on Monday signed an executive order delaying a set of sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods for at least 90 days, extending a ceasefire in the U.S.-China trade war, the White House announced. The president’s order will keep tariffs at 30% — the level that was set in mid-May, when both countries agreed to…
Is it just me, or does everyone get a glimmer of excitement (hope?) for the future of fashion when they see the runways of Copenhagen Fashion Week? For all the commentary that may stem from other cities, it seems as though CPHFW—with its commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, in addition to its remarkable talent—has become…