Big Banks Post Strong Results but Investors Want More
Summary The federal tax reform certainly contributes to the reports of higher-than-ever profits at three leading U.S. banks in their first quarter. Noticeably, JP Morgan …
Trump, Abe to meet as U.S.-Japan relationship shows strains over North Korea, trade
Summary Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sought a meeting with President Trump after Trump’s decision to meet with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un. Trump …
Macron, at the Barricades, Warns of Rising Nationalism in Europe
Summary On April 17, French President Manuel Macron expressed concerns about rising nationalist movements across Europe during his first speech to the European Parliament. Although …
Trump’s strike on Syria is exactly why North Korea wants nuclear weapons
Summary President Trump’s order to strike the Syrian regime – an ally of North Korea -, in response to an alleged chemical weapons attack in …
Philippines’ Duterte cites genocide in Myanmar, says will take refugees
Summary Last week, President Duterte announced his willingness to accept Rohingya refugees fleeing from what he called “genocide” in Myanmar. President Duterte pledged his assistance …
Thailand’s Kra Canal: China’s Way Around the Malacca Strait
Summary The creation of the Kra Canal in Thailand, which will permit ships to bypass the Malacca Strait, shall amplify China’s OBOR project by amplifying …
US-China trade rift could squeeze growth and hurt consumers
Summary Regardless of political affiliations, economists generally agreed that an economic turmoil would be inevitable if a trade war between China and United States …
China is trying to prevent the formation of a vocal Uighur diaspora
Summary Many Uighurs, a mostly Muslim ethnic group from Xinjiang located in China’s far west, feel frustrated at increasing restrictions on their personal and religious …
Trump’s new tough line on Russia raises risks
Summary The recent poisoning of a former Russian spy and chemical attack in Syria has pushed President Trump to shift his previously somewhat soft tactics …
North, South Korea to hold leaders’ summit on April 27
Summary Last week, the government of South Korea through the Minister of Unification announced that the leaders from the two Koreas have agreed on April …