Taiwan’s defense ministry has an important role in monitoring the military activities of its neighboring country, China. Given China’s view of Taiwan as its own territory, it is crucial for Taiwan to keep a close watch on all Chinese military activities. Recent reports from Taiwan’s defense ministry have highlighted the monitoring of missile tests in
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average has reached a new high, breaking the 40,000 mark on the strength of gains in companies like Home Depot and Caterpillar. This surge comes as investors are starting to shift their focus to stocks outside of the technology sector. The Dow gained an impressive 456 points, or 1.1%, to set
The recent flash figures published by the Office for National Statistics revealed that the U.K. economy experienced a growth of 0.4% in May. This growth surpassed the monthly expansion forecasted by experts, indicating a positive turn in the economic landscape of the country. The surge in economic activity caused the British pound to rise to
The Chinese exchange-traded funds market has experienced a remarkable surge in growth over the past five years, setting new records for inflows and total assets under management (AUM) year after year. According to a report by Morningstar, the annual inflows to China ETFs nearly quintupled over the last three years, indicating a significant trend towards
The recent events in Barcelona, Spain, have highlighted a growing concern over mass tourism and its impact on the city. Protesters took to the streets, hurling objects, and spraying water guns at unsuspecting travelers, all while chanting “tourists go home.” The small neighborhood of Barceloneta turned into a battleground as activists used police-style tape to
As Asia-Pacific markets opened on Monday, investors were met with mixed results. This was in anticipation of key economic data being released later in the week from both the U.S. and China. Additionally, election results from France indicated a hung parliament, adding to the uncertainty in the market. Overnight, France’s left-wing New Popular Front coalition
Investors in Mainland China have been closely monitoring the performance of U.S. stocks, particularly those in the technology sector, while expressing disappointment over lackluster returns in their home market. However, a deeper analysis of the first-half performance of Chinese stocks reveals some notable success stories, especially in the field of artificial intelligence. One such standout
Beryl, a tropical storm that originated as a Category 2 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, made its way towards the south Texas coast after causing damage in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. This storm, known for being the earliest storm to develop into a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic, brought destruction as it passed through
The recent election in Britain brought forth one of the most unforeseen results with the right-wing Reform UK party making significant gains. Led by prominent Brexiteer Nigel Farage, the party is anticipated to secure multiple parliamentary seats, a stark contrast to its performance in the previous general election in 2019. Exit polls suggest that Reform
Bitcoin experienced a significant slump in price, dropping to around $57,000 apiece on Thursday. This decline came after the U.S. Federal Reserve released minutes from its June meeting, indicating that the central bank is not yet prepared to cut interest rates. The digital currency fell approximately 5% in just 24 hours, reaching $56,837, which was