Month: June 2025
Nvidia-mania took over Europe this week. Here’s what I learned from Jensen Huang
Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., left, and Emmanuel Macron, France’s president at the 2025 VivaTech conference in Paris, France, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia boss Jensen Huang has been on a tour of Europe this week, bringing excitement and intrigue to everywhere […]
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Starbucks and Luckin are vying to win the coffee wars. I tested both out
Here’s my first dilemma of the day: the new Luckin Coffee near my office in Hong Kong wants me to download their app for a $2 drink. Without it, it’s $3.75. Fine. I register, get a WhatsApp code and scroll through their menu: fruity Americanos, a seasonal kale tea and the coconut milk latte — […]
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Tesla faces protests in Austin over Musk’s robotaxi plans
Blythe Christopher attends a demonstration to protest Tesla robotaxis on June 12, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Todd Wiseman With Elon Musk looking to June 22 as his tentative start date for Tesla’s pilot robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, protesters are voicing their opposition. Public safety advocates and political protesters, upset with Musk’s work with the […]
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Trump approves U.S. Steel merger with Japan’s Nippon after companies sign national security agreement
US President Donald Trump receives a gold helmet with his name on it during a visit to US Steel – Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, May 30, 2025, to mark the ‘partnership’ between Nippon Steel and US Steel. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday […]
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White House reviews SpaceX contracts as Trump-Musk feud simmers, Reuters sources say
SpaceX headquarters is shown in Hawthorne, California, U.S. June 5, 2025. Daniel Cole | Reuters The White House earlier this month directed the Defense Department and NASA to gather details on billions of dollars in SpaceX contracts following the public blowout between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, four people familiar with the order […]
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What is Israel’s Iron Dome? Here’s how the missile defense system works
A projectile hit buildings as Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. Leo Correa | AP Photo The Iron Dome missile defense system, or “Kippat Barzel” in Hebrew, is widely regarded as one of the most important tools in Israel’s defensive arsenal. Designed to […]
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Swedish pension fund AP7 blacklists Tesla, has sold entire stake
A group of activists criticizing Elon Musk and Tesla’s policies hold a protest outside a Tesla dealership in London’s Park Royal district, on April 12, 2025 in United Kingdom. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Swedish pension fund AP7 said on Friday it has blacklisted and sold all its shares in U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla, […]
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How Thai Airways avoided collapse and rebuilt for the future
Managing Asia’s Christine Tan travels to Bangkok to sit down with the chairman of Thai Airways’ rehabilitation plan, Piyasvasti Amranand, to explore how the national carrier is navigating its path to recovery. Plus, CEO Chai Eamsiri shares renewed ambition as the airline gears up for a relisting on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Managing Asia’s […]
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Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for $305 million
23andMe Founder and Board Member Anne Wojcicki speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on June 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Anne Wojcicki, the co-founder and former CEO of 23andMe, has regained control over the embattled genetic testing company after her new nonprofit, TTAM Research Institute, […]
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Israel-Iran conflict will hang over markets next week, with Fed meeting at hand
The Israel-Iran conflict will continue to hang over the stock market next week, as investors wait and see whether there will be an escalation in the region. Traders will also be awaiting the latest Federal Reserve meeting. Though the initial stock response to the attack was subdued, equity losses deepened on Friday afternoon. The Dow […]
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