World’s Response to Myanmar Coup Includes Censure, Hand Wringing-Not Approval
The military likely had strategic motives for the seizure of power, but it now seems unlikely that any geopolitical ambitions have been realized.
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International
World Bank and IMF Talk Debt Reduction for Poorer Countries
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are currently working on ways to incorporate a climate change agenda into talks of debt reduction for poorer countries. In fact, the World Bank and IMF have already invested in fossil fuels back in 2019.
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China Drafts a Five-Year Economic Plan to Overtake the U.S.
With its growing exposure to the rest of the world, China has established itself as an important supplier, provider, and market of capital. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, which is ranked the top think-tank in the world for private sectors, China accounts for 35 percent of global manufacturing output.
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Pope Francis Makes Superstar Pilgrimage to Iraq
Pope Francis has made history by becoming the first pope to visit Iraq, despite the country’s political problems and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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Iran Nuclear Deal Prospects Remain Stalled
The new White House administration under President Biden has publicly expressed a desire to rejoin the JCPOA, but Iran, burned by the diplomatic 180 that took place under the Trump administration, is seemingly hesitant to go back to business as usual.
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Singapore Vending Machine Market Grows, Now Offering Salmon and Chili Crab
After exerting oneself through a busy day of classes and meetings or grinding through a long workout at the gym, buying a cold drink from a vending machine may be a good option to cool down and rest. Back in the day, vending machines used to be white metal boxes that dispensed mainly bottled drinks and snack bars.
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Hyundai and Kia Not Talking to Apple About Self-driving Cars
South Korean automakers, Hyundai and Kia, confirmed earlier this month that they are not in talks with Apple to develop a self-driving car. Hyundai and Kia confirmed this in their regulatory filings on February 8 and both companies saw their stock prices fall after their reports. Hyundai’s stock fell by 6.21%, while Kia’s stock fell by 15%
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Arrest of Rapper Pablo Hasél Sparks Uproar in Spain
The recent arrest and jailing of a Spanish rapper has left Barcelona in a state of violence and unrest and has even sparked debates over freedom of expression.
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Do Richer Lives Matter More? Vaccine Rollout Reveals Global Inequity
Do the lives of citizens in richer countries matter more? Certainly most would say that of course not, that in fact all human lives are equally precious. The COVID-19 Pandemic, particularly the allocation of vaccines, is testing the lengths to which richer nations adhere to this ideal.
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Chinese Regulators Question Tesla Over Car Security Malfunction
China, the world’s largest automotive market, recently questioned Tesla representatives over the quality and safety concerns of their vehicles. Consumers reported that there were technical problems with the vehicles.
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