The US Senate is nearing a vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a comprehensive crypto bill. Negotiations have added customer protections, but ethics concerns persist among Democrats, particularly regarding President Trump's ties to the crypto industry and his support for the legislation.
Kang Chang-il, vice chair of South Korea's Peaceful Unification Advisory Council, called for South and North Korea to use each other's official names to foster peace, echoing a similar appeal from seven major religious orders.
KMT Vice Chairman Chang Rong-kung criticized the suppression of Taiwanese agricultural and fishery products being marketed in mainland China, stating it is unjust and "heaven-defying." He also expressed regret over Taiwanese county mayors being prohibited from attending the Straits Forum for the first time, emphasizing that historical progress cannot be reversed and mutually beneficial cross-strait exchanges will persist.
Tata Trusts vice chairman Vijay Singh has requested an independent inquiry into a 1989 Tata Sons share transfer, citing allegations of illegal diversion of public charitable assets and a potential conflict of interest involving chairman Noel Tata. The inquiry aims to restore public confidence in the Tata Trusts.
KMT Vice Chairman Andrew Chang met with Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, before the opening of the Straits Forum. Chang emphasized the Taiwanese mainstream public's desire for cross-strait exchange and prosperity, highlighting the importance of KMT-CCP relations and civilian exchanges in maintaining peace and stability amidst broken official communication channels.
New college graduates are booing commencement speakers who promote AI, reflecting a broader societal unease. Microsoft President Brad Smith acknowledged this sentiment, urging the tech industry to "raise the bar" and ensure AI serves people, not replaces them.
Kang Chang-il, vice chair of South Korea's Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), expressed hope for renewed dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang by year-end, post-US midterm elections. He suggested sanctions relief and a peace treaty as potential incentives for North Korea.
South Korea, celebrating 30 years in the OECD, will serve as vice chair of the organization's Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris on May 3-4. Vice Minister Huh Jang will deliver a keynote address and chair a session on the role of states in regulation and finance.
On May 25, China's NPC Vice Chairwoman Tie Ning met with Montenegro Parliament Deputy Speaker Nurković in Beijing. They exchanged views on strengthening legislative exchanges, promoting bilateral relations, and China-Central and Eastern European Countries cooperation.
Mango's newly formed board is in crisis following homicide charges against vice chairman Jonathan Andic. The company is focused on protecting its business and reputation amid the ongoing judicial investigation.
Samsung Electronics CEO Jun Young-hyun warns top management against complacency amid the chip market boom, emphasizing the need to restore fundamental competitiveness, as the company faces a looming labor strike over performance-based bonuses.
The Indian government has reconstituted Niti Aayog, appointing veteran economist Ashok Lahiri as the new vice-chairman along with four new members including AIIMS Delhi director M Srinivas, science secretary Abhay Karandikar, and IISER Bhopal director Gobardhan Das. This marks the biggest overhaul of the thinktank since its inception in 2015, with Rajiv Gauba remaining the only member from the previous team. The revamp follows CEO BVR Subrahmanyam's departure last month, with school education secretary Sanjay Kumar emerging as the leading candidate to replace him.
