H-1B Fee Hike Pushes Chinese Amazon Worker to Quit
An Amazon engineer earning $180,000 is leaving his high-paying job to move abroad due to recent US policy changes and visa fee hikes. Originally from China, he has 18 months left on his F-1 OPT and one chance in the H-1B lottery. The recent $100,000 fee increase under President Trump
India Leads Global Growth Amid Uncertainty: S&P Global
Amid global market volatility, India’s economy remains resilient, maintaining its status as the fastest-growing major economy worldwide. S&P Global projects that India’s GDP will continue to grow at a robust 6.5% in FY26. This positive outlook results from a combination of domestic buffers and external challenges, which together support the
Indonesia Rolls Out $1 Billion Economic Stimulus Package
Indonesia announced a new economic stimulus package worth 16.23 trillion rupiah ($989 million), aimed at boosting the country’s economy and providing temporary employment. The measures include food assistance, infrastructure projects, tax reliefs, and programs for job creation. Implemented in Q4 of 2025, with some extending into 2026, the package is
Do You Know What Does Optimized Battery Charging Means?
We’ve all been there: waking up with a full battery, only to have it drained by the end of the day, and then searching for your charger again. This is probably because of the deterioration of your phone’s battery. To mitigate this, mobile phone companies offer battery optimization. But what
Lee Warns US Immigration Raids Could Discourage Investment
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed the recent U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor project site in Georgia, which resulted in the detention of approximately 300 South Korean workers. He expressed concern that such events could influence U.S. investment decisions by Korean companies, citing the confusion and hesitancy
Trump Finalises Japan Trade Deal With 15% Tariffs Amid Party Rift
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing a trade deal with Japan, which includes a 15% baseline tariff on most Japanese goods, such as autos. The agreement, finalised in July after several months of negotiations, includes Tokyo investing $550 billion in projects chosen by the U.S., boosting imports
Singapore Pushes Meta to Tackle Scams or Risk Sanctions
Singapore police have mandated that Meta implement anti-scam measures on its social media platform Facebook to prevent impersonation of key government officials and combat online scams. This directive is the first under Singapore’s new Online Criminal Harms Act, which became law in February 2024, and companies could face fines of
Modi’s China Visit Signals Improving Ties; Will the Friendliness Last?
When Foxconn recalled hundreds of Chinese engineers from a factory in India last month, reportedly under Beijing’s instructions to limit technology transfer, it underscored the tense relationship between China and India. Both nations are facing tariffs from the United States, which could influence them to consider cooperation despite their rivalry.
South Korea’s Ex First Lady Kim Keon Hee Indicted on Bribery Charges
Kim Keon Hee, the wife of South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol, was officially charged with bribery and other crimes by a special prosecution team on Friday. This development occurs amidst an expanding investigation into the nation’s martial law crisis and related scandals involving the now-retired power couple. Both
Keppel Seeks $53M Claim Against Seatrium in Brazil Case
Singapore’s Keppel Corporation has filed arbitration proceedings against the local shipbuilding firm Seatrium, seeking to recover a claim amounting to S$68.4 million (approximately US$53.33 million). This action relates to the ongoing corruption crackdown in Brazil, as announced by both companies on Tuesday. In 2023, Seatrium provisioned S$82.4 million to cover
