BYD Surges Ahead: World’s First Automaker to Produce 7 Million Electric Vehicles

BYD Co. has crossed a historic threshold, becoming the world’s first automaker to churn out a staggering 7 million new energy vehicles (NEVs). This milestone achievement was marked by the Denza N7, which triumphantly rolled off the production line at BYD’s Jinan factory in China’s Shandong Province. This feat signifies not only BYD’s dominant position … Read more

Billionaires Boom: China Tops the List, US Follows Closely

A new report by the Hurun Global Rich List 2024 reveals a significant increase in the number of billionaires worldwide. The list identifies a staggering 3,279 billionaires. This surge reflects a growing concentration of wealth at the very top. The Hurun Research Institute likely surveyed 2,435 companies to compile this data on billionaires, compared to … Read more

The Curious Case of TikTok: A Ban Driven by Geopolitics and Dollar Signs

The United States government is pushing for the forced sale of TikTok, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, citing security concerns. However, this narrative crumbles under scrutiny. Despite complying with US regulations, TikTok, valued at a staggering $300 billion, faces the possibility of a ban, raising questions about the true motives behind this push. There’s … Read more

Vision Pro Hits China This Year: Apple Eyes Tech Triumph in 2024

Apple’s commitment to China’s tech market deepens as Tim Cook, the company’s CEO, recently announced the arrival of the Vision Pro headset in the mainland this year. The news comes from Chinese state media, citing Cook’s response to a media query during the China Development Forum held in Beijing. CCTV finance, on its Weibo social … Read more

US Government Sues Apple Over Alleged iPhone Monopoly

The United States Department of Justice filed a major lawsuit against Apple this morning, accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive practices related to its iPhone dominance. Joining the federal department were sixteen state attorneys general. The lawsuit centers on Apple’s smartphone ecosystem, which the DOJ claims stifles competition. One key piece of evidence is the … Read more

China’s Insurance Giant Ping An Sees Profit Fall Despite Strong Sales

Ping An Insurance, China’s largest insurer by market capitalization, reported its 2023 earnings, revealing a 23% year-on-year decline in net profit to 85.67 billion yuan (US$11.9 billion). This marks the company’s lowest earnings in five years, according to revised data reflecting new accounting standards. Despite the drop in net profit, Ping An’s core insurance business … Read more

“Saudi Arabia Makes a $40 billion Bet on AI: Can They Become a Global Hub?”

Saudi Arabia is throwing its hat into the ring of the global AI race, with a staggering $40 billion investment aimed at transforming the kingdom into a hub for artificial intelligence. This move comes amidst a growing trend in the region, with the United Arab Emirates also making significant strides in AI development. The sheer … Read more

Air Pollution is Killing More People Than AIDS and Malaria Combined

A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) paints a grim picture: unsafe air is the norm, not the exception, for most countries. The study, analyzing pollution levels across 134 nations, reveals a disturbing truth – only seven countries offer their citizens clean air to breathe. These fortunate few – Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, … Read more

Finland Holds Onto Happiness Crown: Report Unveils Shifting Landscape 

Finland reigns supreme yet again! The UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, published on Wednesday, declares Finland the happiest country on Earth for an unprecedented seventh year in a row. The Nordic region continues its dominance, with Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden following closely behind Finland in the coveted top 10 rankings. Meanwhile, a stark contrast emerges in … Read more