Opinion
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Regional cooperation can open doors to global growth
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has successfully integrated 15 Asia-Pacific economies into one of the world’s most dynamic industrial and supply chain networks. ... -
China’s cross-border crackdown smacks of Nasdaq envy
In a surprise move, China punished three brokerages for offering mainland investors access to overseas stocks without licenses, escalating efforts to control cross-border capital ... -
Is your cautious retirement spending doing more harm than good?
Fear of running out of money has become the retirement equivalent of the childhood boogeyman. For many Americans, retirement no longer means receiving a ... -
The Chinese economy strategic impasse
China’s economy is undergoing one of the most difficult transitions in its modern history. The old growth model – driven by massive real estate ... -
Weight-loss challenges are popular, but are they missing the point?
On paper, Macau’s “Get Active Citywide” Weight-Loss Challenge sounds like a public health success story. Over 3,500 residents have signed up. The Health Bureau ... -
NACHO is on, but memory chipmakers’ rally isn’t over
The nothing-burger from the Xi–Trump summit underscored a new reality for global investors. The NACHO trade — “not a chance Hormuz opens” — is ... -
AI and Europe’s structural transition in education
Europe is entering a new era – and a profound shift in paradigm. For decades, humanity used machines to help build the world. Now, ... -
Only cooperation with China serves US interests
US President Donald Trump’s visit to China comes at a pivotal moment, with conflicts in Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz adding instability to ... -
The case for thinking beyond the Sphere
Macau has never been shy about borrowing spectacle. From Venetian canals to Eiffel Tower replicas, the city has long understood that scale and novelty ... -
Citadel Securities is perfect for Asia’s Nasdaq chase
Investors in Asia have long traded US stocks, sometimes staying up until midnight to follow price movements in New York. But as chipmakers’ shares ... -
The etymology of Mandarin for the spoken Chinese language
In Imperial China, at least from the time of the Ming dynasty, guanhuà – literally “the language of officials” – became the standard language ... -
The labor math ‘ain’t mathing’
Just last week, we learned that the Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has helped, through its multiple programs, some 11,584 people secure jobs in 2025. ... -
Service sector driving high-quality growth
The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, the world’s largest auto show, was a testament to the rapid internationalization and quality upgrade of China’s service ... -
US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century
The United States is experiencing one of the steepest declines in violent crime in modern history, including a murder rate at its lowest point ... -
The AI layoff trap
It is worth reflecting on a recent study by Brett Hemenway Falk and Gerry Tsoukalas of Boston University, which highlights what they call “the ... -
Does frequent worship lead to better mental health?
Worldwide, the landscape of religion is anything but serene. Many denominations are riven by divisions. In some regions, believers face violence. Countless faith leaders ... -
Openness of China benefits its trading partners
The global economic landscape stands at a crossroads. While some traditional economic powers have retreated behind protectionism and unilateral tariffs, China has charted a ... -
The numbers say 1.6%; the streets say otherwise
With International Labor Day approaching, several Macau legislators used Tuesday’s Legislative Assembly session to voice concerns over labor rights and employment — particularly the ... -
This chip supercycle has one collective blind spot
The chip industry seems to be the only game in town lately. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, known as the SOX, has risen 48% this ... -
Attack threatening Trump reflects rising political violence in US
For the third time in three years, Donald Trump has come under threat by an attacker. Many facts remain unclear after a gunman stormed ... -
Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason
Large parts of the southeastern U.S. are in the midst of an exceptional drought, and it is fueling dozens of wildfires in Florida and Georgia. One of those wildfires, ... -
Is the chicken being raised for its own sake, or someone else’s table?
There is something almost tender about the way Washington worries about China’s Taiwan island — like an ardent salesman who tries hard to peddle ... -
Why emerging markets are dismissing the bad Iran news
Global stock markets seem oddly disconnected from geopolitical reality. There’s no clear path to a peace deal between Washington and Tehran. The Strait of ... -
Sowing protection of environment in young minds
One afternoon in the garden of my Sanya apartment complex, I saw five children breaking bamboo stalks for a mock battle. I told them ... -
How anti-immigration policy could cost the US its AI leadership
The Stanford HAI AI Index Report 2026 was recently released – a document that deserves close attention. One finding stands out: “the number of ... -
Is Macau’s non-gaming push realistic, or just ambitious branding?
Macau has long been under pressure to diversify its economy beyond gaming. Integrated resort operators have pledged billions in non-gaming investment, and the government ... -
The Iran war has fired up value investing. But what next?
The Iran war has created a reshuffle in investing. High-flying tech companies are out while unloved old economy names are getting a second look. ... -
Can we buy cultural cool?
Hong Kong’s “Super March” bundles Art Basel, Art Central, Art Hong Kong and West Kowloon District exhibitions into a high-octane art blitz. This year, ... -
How to use money market funds in your portfolio
Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in high-quality, short-term debt instruments, including U.S. Treasury bills and commercial paper. Their goal is to ... -
Why China rejects spheres of influence
The Trump administration revived rhetoric built on the idea of a world divided into spheres of influence, echoing the Monroe Doctrine and reasserting ambitions ... -
The deafening silence
In a city that prides itself on increased efficiency, well-established order, and stability, one would expect clarity in public officials’ communication. However, in Macau, ... -
Europe’s exposure to the ‘Hormuz Shock’
Europe’s exposure to the current closure by Iran of the Strait of Hormuz (“Hormuz Shock”) is significant, chiefly because it strikes at the heart ... -
As new consumption drive launches, a question emerges: time to make it permanent?
As a new round of Macau’s Community Consumption Rewards Program launches tomorrow, four years after similar pledges to boost consumer confidence first emerged, one ... -
Teens and young adults are driving demand for online abortion pills
Teens in the U.S. are obtaining medication abortion pills through telehealth, and young people age 18 to 24 are ordering medication abortion at much ... -
A month into war, Iran is holding the world economy hostage
One month into their war with Iran, the United States and Israel face an opponent that behaves less like a conventional state and more ...
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