[Analytics] China’s tech ‘Long March’ could be road to nowhere
China’s President Xi Jinping has called for technological self-reliance in the escalating rivalry with America,…
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The United States is one of the 12 founding members of APEC. It is the largest economy in the world and home to 323 million people. When the forum began in 1989, the real GDP of the United States was USD 8.8 trillion, which went up to 16.9 trillion in 2016. Its real per capita GDP also rose from 36,000 in 1989 to 52,000 in 2016.
Trump says Huawei could ‘possibly be included’ in deal to end trade war
WASHINGTON D.C., May 24, 2019, SCMP. Huawei Technologies could be included in a trade deal…
Restaurant in Malaysia offers Huawei users discount on bill after ban by US
PETALING JAYA, May 24, 2019, MalayMail. Things haven’t been great for Huawei following a ban…
Hang on to your devices: Tech experts in Malaysia weigh in on Huawei, Google debacle
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2019, MalayMail. Malaysian Huawei owners should hold on to their devices…
[Analytics] US Senate bill proposes sanctions for involvement in ‘illegal’ activities in South and East China seas
‘This legislation reiterates America’s commitment to … holding the Chinese government accountable for bullying and…
[Analytics] “Five nuclear facilities” in North Korea according Donald Trump
On May 19, US President Donald Trump mentioned that there are five nuclear facilities in…
N. Korea slams Biden for slandering leader Kim, calls him ‘fool of low IQ’
SEOUL, May 22, 2019, Yonahp. North Korea’s official news agency has bristled angrily at former…
Russian bombers, fighters intercepted near Alaska by F-22 fighters, says U.S. military
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2019, Xinhua. Several Russian bombers and fighters were intercepted by U.S. F-22…
French widow sues Boeing for at least $389m over Ethiopian crash
PARIS, May 22, 2019, Reuters. A French woman whose husband died in the crash of…
[Analytics] US blockade of Huawei could be watershed for Chinese chipmakers’ self-reliance
The US Commerce Department announced last week that it is adding Huawei Technologies Co and…
[Analytics] Apple’s China woes may worsen as Huawei ban nudges die-hard iPhone fans to switch sides
Last year Apple ranked fifth in China with a 9.1 per cent share, which fell…
[Ratings] iPhone XS is cheaper in Malaysia than Singapore
Malaysia is one of the cheapest places to buy an iPhone XS and even edges…