By Priti Sharma
Mumbai-based editor covering Asian markets, the rupee, the yuan, central banks and regional supply chains.
Why AI behaves more like a brain than a database
AI's origins lie in cognitive science, not just computer science. Its neural-network architecture learns from examples, making it probabilis
China's hybrid EV surge widens EU trade rift over quotas
China has refused EU requests to cap hybrid car exports, prompting Brussels to consider safeguard tariffs. The dispute highlights growing tr
Asia's AI future hinges on open models and smart regulation
A YouGov survey of nearly 4,000 small businesses across nine Asia-Pacific markets finds 84% already use AI, with most reporting gains in pro
Asia's Central Banks Could Turn Bond Vigilantes on Washington
Japan and China, long the biggest buyers of US Treasuries, are reassessing their exposure as Trump's trade wars and geopolitical tensions mo
US enshittification vs Chinese involution: two economies, two trajectories
American consumers are grappling with 'enshittification'—declining quality and rising costs. Meanwhile, China's 'involution' fuels intense c
The AI boom is quietly creating jobs and tax revenue for ordinary Americans
The AI boom is creating a surge in construction jobs and wages for American workers. Data centers are also delivering significant tax revenu
AI era glossary: key concepts for navigating the new economy
A new glossary unpacks the forces reshaping technology and power, from super Moore to token inequality. It explains why hardware, not softwa
AI agents aren't rogue; poor design is the real problem
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google AI agents have hacked companies, but experts say this isn't rogue behavior—it's a failure to specify limits. C
AI investment boom is driving up global borrowing costs
Government bond yields are climbing as AI-driven corporate borrowing competes with sovereign debt for capital. Higher yields raise borrowing
US diesel spike is set to push Asian central banks toward rate hikes
US diesel prices have surged 75% year-on-year, keeping American inflation high and the Fed hawkish. A stronger dollar and higher US yields a
How a closed Strait of Hormuz exposed the fragility of oil forecasts
In March 2026, the Strait of Hormuz nearly closed after US-Israeli attacks on Iran, triggering fuel shortages and price spikes. The crisis e
Europe's trade gambit with China: a test of resolve
The EU has set a mid-October deadline for China to propose trade concessions, threatening tariffs on electric vehicles and other goods. Beij