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
China Begins Building the World’s Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet
China’s Premier Li Qiang announced the commencement of construction on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam. The project, situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau, is estimated to cost approximately $170 billion, according to Xinhua news agency. The dam, comprising five cascade hydropower stations, will be
How AI Is Reshaping Hiring, Pricing, and Innovation?
In the not-so-distant past, boardrooms brimmed with suits, spreadsheets, and strategy decks. Today, a new voice—calm, data-driven, and tireless—is whispering (or in some cases, shouting) in the ears of executives. That voice isn’t human. It’s algorithmic. And it’s changing everything. As artificial intelligence (AI) systems begin to influence, or outright
Bain Capital Plans to Sell China Data Center Business Worth $4B
Bain Capital is looking to sell the China business of data centre operator WinTriX DC Group in a deal that could exceed $4 billion, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The U.S. investment firm has enlisted advisers who have held preliminary discussions with potential buyers in recent months.
Toyota Ramps Up EV Game with 15 Models by 2027, Eyes 1M Units
In a quiet yet ambitious push towards the electric future, Toyota is reportedly gearing up to roll out around 15 electric vehicle (EV) models by 2027, with plans to ramp up production to 1 million units per year, according to a Nikkei report. While Toyota hasn’t officially confirmed the figures—opting
Outmaneuvering Global Constraints
Trade sanctions are increasingly used as geopolitical tools, targeting critical economies and industries. For Asian businesses, the intricate web of sanctions creates challenges and opportunities for strategic realignment. The pivot from “instructional guidance” to “directional guidance” has shifted the compliance burden onto companies. Moreover, Trade sanctions have surged in complexity,
The ASEAN Angle
In August 1967, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand signed the ASEAN declaration form. However, the original document was negotiated among the nations’ foreign ministers at a beach resort in Bangkok. Since then, ASEAN has come a long way and is now one of the most dynamic and rapidly
The Darkness In Light: Strategies for Managing Unauthorised Sellers in Asia
Having business ventures across multiple e-commerce platforms with a strong brand identity may sound gratifying, but the challenge of dealing with unauthorised third-party sellers can suck the fun out of it. Global markets have become more intertwined with each other, and the evolution of technology has made e-commerce purchases a
