59 minutes ago New leaders in Asia, as well as the US, create questions as Donald Trump’s return looms

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how the Trump administration will fare across a much-changed political landscape in Asia.

Politics

59 minutes ago China builds a machine capable of laying submarine cables in the Challenger Deep

The first cable winch system that can reach the deepest place on the planet has been built by Chinese scientists.

Politics

3 hours ago Republicans push back against claims Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is ‘compromised’

Tulsi Gabbard is expected to face scrutiny for comments sympathetic to Russia and a 2017 visit to Syria where she met President Bashar al-Assad.

Politics

3 hours ago Chinese military disguised as fishing boats? Philippine defence chief raises concerns

Latest comments also spark espionage fears as lawmaker claims Chinese intelligence officers may be working in to-be-banned offshore gaming hubs.

Events

5 hours ago Bitcoin’s march towards historic US$100,000 level stalls as crypto investors show caution

‘Bitcoin was extremely overbought since the election,’ one analyst says.

Economics

8 hours ago Trump pick Lutnick’s firm in talks with Tether for US$2 billion bitcoin project

Commerce secretary pick’s finance firm could receive support from Tether to help fund project to lend dollars to clients against bitcoin.

Economics

8 hours ago Trump pick Lutnick’s firm in talks with Tether about US$2 billion bitcoin lending project

Commerce secretary pick’s finance firm could receive support from Tether to help fund project to lend dollars to clients against bitcoin.

Economics

8 hours ago Si Donald Trump impone tarifas a las importaciones de México y China, subirán los precios de estos productos

Si Donald Trump impone tarifas a las importaciones de México y China, subirán los precios de estos productos  TV Azteca

Politics

10 hours ago US Senator Rand Paul opposes Trump deportation plan for military to round up immigrants

Trump has vowed largest deportation effort in US history; Paul has noted a law banning use of federal troops in domestic policing.

Events