Japan
Japan
Japan Warns of 'Decisive' Yen Defense as Dollar Hits 160
Tokyo signals readiness to intervene in currency and oil markets as Middle East war drives yen to weakest level since July 2024
AI
SoftBank Secures $40 Billion Loan to Fund OpenAI Investment
The unsecured 12-month bridge loan signals lenders expect OpenAI's public listing to happen within the year, giving SoftBank liquidity to settle the debt.
Geopolitics
Australia's 38-Day Fuel Buffer: Why We're the Most Exposed Developed Economy
Japan has 254 days. The US has 125. We have 38.
Geopolitics
Australia-EU Trade Deal Signed as China Tensions Rise
Eight years of negotiations finally produced a deal that eliminates tariffs on champagne, EVs, and critical minerals. But the real driver is both sides' desire to reduce dependence on Beijing.
AI
AI Policy in 2026: The Year States and Feds Go to War
Federal preemption, child safety lawsuits, and the end of voluntary governance are reshaping the regulatory landscape.
Geopolitics
The Geopolitics of Battery Supply Chains in 2026
As energy storage becomes infrastructure, the race to secure battery supply chains is reshaping alliances and redefining national security.
Geopolitics
How Asia-Pacific is Rewiring the World's Critical Mineral Supply Chains
From Malaysia to Japan, a new rare earth order is taking shape — one built on resilience, not just efficiency
Geopolitics
Australia's Fuel Crisis Deepens as Albanese Takes Emergency Powers
The ACCC says average diesel hit 303.5 cents a litre. Unleaded is 252.2 cents. Some stations in Sydney and Melbourne are charging $3.15.
AI
Nvidia-Backed Reflection AI Seeks $25 Billion Valuation in AI Infrastructure Race
The startup is in talks to raise $2.5 billion, underscoring the staggering capital requirements of building AI infrastructure at scale.
Geopolitics
Victoria Park to close as Brisbane's $3.8b Olympic stadium build begins
Queensland's government has issued closure notices for Victoria Park, with early site preparations set to begin on June 1 ahead of the 63,000-seat Brisbane Olympic stadium.
Geopolitics
EU and Australia seal trade deal worth $6.9 billion a year after eight years of talks
The deal eliminates 98 per cent of EU tariffs on Australian goods. Wine, dairy, wheat, barley and seafood all get duty-free access.
Geopolitics
China's $120 Billion Critical Minerals Play Is About Security, Not Hostility
A new report reveals China has invested $120 billion USD into global mining since 2023. Australian headlines call it a threat. Beijing calls it risk management.