Briefing: Volkswagen Group profits take big hit on Porsche shift
Strategic angle: Strategic readjustment at Porsche and declining sales in key markets impact VW's profits significantly.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
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Briefing: Volkswagen slashes 50,000 jobs after profits collapse by nearly half
Strategic angle: Volkswagen Group profits slumped by almost half in 2025 due to trade conflicts and strategic changes.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Oil prices: Drivers rush to fill tanks in China before fuel price hike
Strategic angle: Drivers queued at petrol stations in Nanjing ahead of a nationwide fuel price increase set to take effect at midnight as global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: India news: 'No plans to increase fuel prices'
Strategic angle: Indian officials indicate that fuel prices may remain stable amidst falling global oil prices.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: South Korea opposed to U.S. moving air defense systems in the country to Middle East: President Lee
Strategic angle: Lee maintained that even if the assets were moved out of the country, its deterrence capability against North Korea will not be affected.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Australia urged to protect Iranian team after Asian Cup elimination
Concern has grown for the Iranian team after criticism for not saluting during the anthem.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Bundaberg residents told to evacuate immediately amid major flooding in parts of Queensland
Strategic angle: The BoM has forecast flooding of the Burnett River at Bundaberg could rise to 7.5 metres by midnight.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Trump’s Russian oil waiver offers little relief for India
Strategic angle: US permission to buy ‘on-water’ crude leaves Indian refiners still facing Middle East supply shock
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Toyota’s Flagship Electric Sedan Undercuts Tesla Model S By Nearly $96,000 In China
Strategic angle: The newly launched bZ7 sedan will feature Huawei's Harmony OS and integration with Xiaomi products.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Briefing: India offered sanctuary to Iranian ship three days before US sank it
Strategic angle: India says Tehran sought permission to dock three ships on the day the US and Israel began a war on Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Briefing: Volkswagen Gives China The Massive Screens It Craves
Strategic angle: Inside and out, the ID. Unyx 08 doesn't really look like a VW.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Record Rainfall in Northern Territory: Flooding Risks and Infrastructure Concerns
The Northern Territory faces severe flooding due to record rainfall, leading to school and highway closures. Residents are advised to avoid water for safety.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Briefing: Germany seeks to emulate Japan in shoring up critical minerals
Strategic angle: BMW and Rheinmetall push for joint purchasing of raw materials to reduce reliance on China
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Strategic view: Japan rallies past Australia, clinches WBC group
Strategic implications in focus: Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday behind a two-run homer from Masataka Yoshida with two outs in the seventh inning.
Editorial Staff Mar 8
India's T20 World Cup Victory: Analyzing Market Implications
India's 96-run victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final may influence sports investment and cricketing strategies moving forward.
Editorial Staff Mar 8
Strategic view: China Really Thinks It Is Just Defending Itself
Strategic implications in focus: That’s what makes it so dangerous.
Editorial Staff Mar 6
Strategic view: South Korea and the Philippines Expand Ties in Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals
Strategic implications in focus: By expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia, South Korea seeks to share its expertise and deepen collaboration in key sectors.
Editorial Staff Mar 6
Strategic view: Why China Is Closely Watching US Congressional Support for the Iran War
Strategic implications in focus: Republican support for the war may not be as solid as it appears – and that could have implications for a U.S.
Editorial Staff Mar 6
Strategic view: Hong Kong Is Beijing’s New ‘Vanguard’ in the Contest for Financial Sovereignty
Strategic implications in focus: Beijing is formally repositioning Hong Kong from a neutral intermediary between Chinese and global capital into a 'vanguard' of the state’s financial security architecture.
Editorial Staff Mar 6
Strategic view: India and Canada Reset: Pragmatism Takes Precedence Over Recriminations
Strategic implications in focus: Carney has opted for energetic, pragmatic action – including repairing ties with India – in the face of U.S.
Editorial Staff Mar 6