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UMC starts mass production in Singapore; Citi sees improving outlook
Commercial buildings illuminated at dusk in Singapore, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTaiwan's second-largest contract chipmaker, United Microelectronics…
The Hormuz blockade is back and Trump is tolling
U.S. Navy warships transit the Arabian Sea in close formation as CENTCOM forces continue to promote regional security and stability, June 30, 2026.Source: US NavyHello, this is Leonie Kidd coming to you from London. President Trump's…
Private credit stress test as higher rates squeeze borrowers
Higher-for-longer interest rates were once heralded as an attractive yield driver for private credit investors, but industry professionals say tighter monetary policy is becoming the sector's next major stress point. Global central…
Singapore’s economy expands 5.7% in the second quarter, beating
Commercial buildings illuminated at dusk in Singapore, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSingapore's economy expanded 5.7% in the second quarter, topping…
China June exports jump at fastest pace since 2021, imports soar most in
NANJING, CHINA - JULY 09: Aerial view of new energy vehicles waiting for shipment at Longtan Port Area of Nanjing Port on July 9, 2026 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province of China. Yang Suping | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesChina's trade…
U.S. launches strikes against Iran for a third night, while Tehran targets
This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows a cargo ship anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan. - | Afp | Getty ImagesThe U.S. launched strikes…
Trump unveils Strait of Hormuz shipping fees, Iran port blockade
In an aerial view, oil storage tanks are seen at the Sunoco LP Fuel Supply Terminal on June 15, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Oil held in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest levels since 1983 as the Trump…
Japan’s bond market is back in play after decades in the wilderness
A Japanese 10,000-yen banknote arranged in Kyoto, Japan, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesJapanese government bond yields have been hitting multi-decade highs, with benchmark 10-year reaching levels not seen…
Betting on Shenzhen over Silicon Valley
The Huaqiangbei electronics market in Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong province Friday, Aug. 08, 2025.Feature China | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesHi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of…
Chipotle opening first restaurant in Mexico
Chipotle restaurant sign on exterior of a building under clear blue sky, Pleasant Hill, California, April 16, 2026.Smith Collection | Gado | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesFast casual chain Chipotle is set to open its first restaurant in…