The closure of the Strait of Hormuz revamps nuclear power’s future, Increased quality control demands further strain AI supply chains, Asian governments prepare for a prolonged energy crisis, and Germany’s rearmament provides a lifeline to beleaguered carmakers

Lessons learnt from Ukrainian counter-drone defenses are sought after across the Gulf, South Korea’s historic stock rally overlook broader structural challenges, Taiwan’s nascent drone industry highlights sovereign capability and market entry, and German efforts to overcome its Chinese rare-earth dependency emulate Japan’s diversification model.

Northeast Asia’s shrinking workforces collide with political resistance to immigration, European generals warn that cutting US tech ties risks operational paralysis, South Korean shipbuilders ride US policy tailwinds to capture market share from China, and Taiwan’s high-tech export boom delivers record economic growth.