Vietnam has officially launched NDAChain, a national blockchain platform designed to enhance digital security across government and private services. Operated by the Ministry of Public Security’s Data Innovation and Exploitation Centre, the initiative marks a major shift in Vietnam’s digital strategy. Developed by the country’s National Data Association, NDAChain aims…
After months of intensive, often grueling, negotiations and shuttle diplomacy, the fate of a critical trade agreement between the European Union and the United States now rests squarely in the hands of one man: President Donald Trump. The high-stakes endgame is set to unfold in Scotland, where European Commission President…
Japan’s chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, stated on Saturday that the $550 billion investment package recently announced in Japan under a tariff deal with the United States could be utilised to help finance semiconductor plants in the US built by Taiwanese companies. The statement could thus be taken as indicating…
Elon Musk’s off-the-cuff confirmation that Tesla’s long-promised lower-priced electric vehicle will closely resemble a stripped-down Model Y has done little to rekindle excitement around the brand. The remark came during Tesla’s post-earnings call earlier this week, contradicting another executive’s attempt to avoid revealing design specifics.While speculation about a cheaper Model…
It may seem like a distant memory, but just 17 years ago, in 2008, the median rent for Americans was a modest $824 per month. Today, that figure has soared to over $1,300, and in major metropolitan hubs like New York City and Los Angeles, it dwarfs even that national…
The USD/BRL exchange rate remained in a tight range last week as market participants awaited the upcoming Federal Reserve and Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) interest rate decisions, as well as the potential escalation of the US-Brazil trade war.The Brazilian real was trading at 5.5648 against the US dollar, up from…
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) continued its strong bullish trend last week, reaching its all-time high. VOO stock ended the week at $585, up 33% from its lowest point in April, indicating that it has entered a bull market. Here are some of the top catalysts for the VOO…
The USD/CAD exchange rate remained in a tight range last week, as neither the United States nor Canada released any major economic data. It will be in the spotlight this week as the August deadline on tariffs approaches and the central banks deliver key rate decisions.Federal Reserve interest rate decisionThe…
The USD/JPY exchange rate has formed a giant inverse cup-and-handle pattern, along with a bearish flag, as traders await the upcoming Fed and BoJ interest rate decisions. It was trading at 147.65 on Friday, down sharply from its year-high of 161.93.Fed and BoJ decisionsThe USD/JPY pair will be one of…
The Nikkei 225 Index continued its strong bull run this month, reaching a high of ¥42,030, its highest level since July 10. It has jumped by over 36% from its lowest level in April. This article explores the top catalysts for the blue-chip Japan index. BoJ interest rate decisionOne of the…