Samsung Q3 Profit Soars as AI Drives Chip Price Surge
Samsung Electronics is anticipated to record its highest third-quarter profit since 2022, driven by increased memory chip prices amid rising server demand as inventories are replenished. Analysts estimate an operating profit of around $7.11 billion for July-September, reflecting a 10% increase year-over-year. This recovery is largely attributed to improved pricing
Putin Urges Central Asian Nations to Grow Trade Ties
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged the leaders of five Central Asian states to strengthen their trade relations with Russia, as Moscow tries to regain influence in a region also targeted by China. Russia’s total trade volume with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan last year exceeded $45 billion, a
Bangladesh Allows US Wheat Imports to Reduce Trade Friction
Bangladesh has struck a $68 million government deal to buy 220,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat, aiming to ease trade tensions caused by U.S. import tariffs. The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase approved the deal on Tuesday, with Singapore’s Agrocorp International, authorized by U.S. Wheat Associates, set to supply the
Sanae Takaichi Emerges as Frontrunner for Japan’s PM Role
Japan’s ruling party elected conservative Sanae Takaichi as its leader on Saturday, positioning her to become the nation’s first female prime minister potentially. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has dominated Japan’s politics since the end of World War II, chose Takaichi, 64, amid public unrest over rising prices and
BYD Builds Export Momentum, Expects 20% Sales Abroad
Chinese EV leader BYD anticipates that exports will account for about 20% of its global sales this year, driven by improved logistics and new model launches. The Shenzhen-based automaker projects to deliver between 800,000 and 1 million vehicles outside mainland China in 2025, out of an expected total of 4.6
India on Edge as Trump Unveils 100% Tariff on Pharma
US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, with rates up to 100 percent starting October 1, 2025. India, a major exporter of generic and biosimilar drugs to the US, could be heavily impacted by these measures. Trump stated that branded and patented pharmaceutical products would face tariffs
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
What Does Optimized Battery Charging Mean? Explained
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
