Russia’s killer Lancet drone runs on American AI
When the Ukrainians have taken apart Russian weapons, they have found them stuffed with Western electronics, mainly American.
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Biden slaps tariffs on nonexistent Chinese EV imports
The Biden administration reportedly will slap a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, except that no Chinese cars presently are offered for sale in the United States.
Don’t sleep on Hyundai in the great EV race
While Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce, South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group plans to hire 80,000 new employees, increasing its headcount by about 30% over the next three years.
‘Burning furnace’ purge stoking new faith in Vietnam
In the scorching furnace of Vietnam’s anti-corruption campaign, the flames have raged fiercely, engulfing Communist Party officials like dry tinder. Some have been swiftly cast aside, while others saw their political careers reduced to smoldering embers.
US Replicator drone drive to pack suicidal Switchblades
The US is ramping up its Replicator initiative by integrating suicide drones as part of the project to quickly enhance autonomous systems and counter China’s military expansion in the Indo-Pacific.
China reaps geopolitical dividend in Middle East exports
China’s exports in April surged towards the Global South while shrinking in developed markets, following a pattern of geographic divergence that began four years ago.
Korea’s economy headed nowhere fast under Yoon
TOKYO – The champagne isn’t exactly flowing as South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol commemorates the two-year mark of his presidency.
US Navy too slow, too outdated to match China’s surging fleet
Plagued by delays in ship repairs and outdated design practices, the US Navy faces mounting challenges in maintaining readiness and keeping pace with China’s rapid shipbuilding advancements.