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Southeast Asia Powers Up Local Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing
Putrajaya, Sunday, 19 July 2026.
Pivoting from raw mineral exporting to advanced manufacturing, Southeast Asian nations are localizing electric vehicle battery production to secure a dominant role in the global green technology supply chain.
latest news in economy
How the Integration of Cryptocurrency Into Mainstream Banking Threatens U.S. Economic Stability
Washington, Sunday, 19 July 2026.
As President Trump profits over $1.2 billion from digital assets, economists warn that integrating volatile, uninsured cryptocurrencies into the U.S. banking system poses a severe systemic financial risk.
latest news in companies
Costco Tests Standalone Gas Stations to Ease Warehouse Traffic
Issaquah, Sunday, 19 July 2026.
To alleviate severe warehouse congestion, Costco is piloting standalone gas stations, starting with a California site that decouples its high-volume, low-cost fuel operations from traditional retail stores.
latest news in politics
Silicon Valley Billionaires Launch $87 Million Campaign to Fight Proposed California Wealth Tax
Sacramento, Sunday, 19 July 2026.
A billionaire-backed coalition has launched an $87 million advertising campaign to defeat California’s proposed wealth tax, warning the measure will trigger a massive exodus of the state’s wealthiest residents.