China's goods exports in 2025 totaled nearly RMB 27 trillion, up 6.1% year on year, with ASEAN accounting for 17.64% of total exports. Chinese firms are expanding across ASEAN in electronics, new energy vehicles, digital economy, cross-border logistics, and solar. Singapore remains a top regional headquarters choice despite high costs, with companies like Global Transport and Logistics serving 2,600 multinationals and setting up regional hubs. The city-state offers an international headquarter scheme with a 10% preferential tax rate, while a global minimum tax of 15% applies to large firms.
Apple's patent for a smart ring has been publicly disclosed, showing the accessory works with XR headsets or smart glasses to control connected devices through gestures. The headset identifies which device the user is looking at, then the ring's motion sensors interpret finger or wrist movements to execute commands, such as switching songs on a HomePod or launching apps on an iPad. The sensor technology aligns with motion sensors used in Apple Watch, iPhone, and Vision Pro. Apple has not announced release timing.