Newsletter By 2025-06-27
In today’s America, conservative consumer culture is gaining momentum, which benefits the rollout of conservative industrial policy. However, cultural shifts take time. Culture is not created overnight; it is cultivated. The Trump administration’s approach may still seem overly aggressive and could undergo correction or moderation. Nonetheless, the conservative industrial turn has already taken root and is arguably becoming a bipartisan consensus. Historically, even Democrats have supported protectionist measures. From Nancy Pelosi to Barack Obama to Bernie Sanders, many Democratic leaders have passionately advocated for increased tariffs and trade protections. Looking ahead, the U.S. is almost certain to continue moving in this direction. The speed may vary, but the course is unlikely to change, according to
ANBOUND’s founder Kung Chan, in an
article published in
CEOWorld Magazine.
【Present Value】 In Philadelphia, arts and culture is not merely a thriving sector that has generated hundreds of millions of dollars, but it is also the heart of the city’s cultural landscape and history. Known for having the nation’s largest public arts program, Philadelphia is also home to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts — the first and oldest fine arts museum and art school in the nation, the Walnut Street Theatre — the oldest continuously operating theatre in the United States, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art — one of the largest museums in the world. From visual to musical to performing arts, Philadelphia’s creative economy has played a pivotal role in the city’s economic resurgence and has strengthened its identity as a premier destination for creativity and innovation,
writes Saskia Kercy, senior analyst at Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI).
As the country with the highest aging rate in the world, Japan's leading electronics companies have proactively entered the elderly care industry, developing their own distinctive models. These models are mainly reflected in three areas: first, focusing on high-end services to achieve differentiated market positioning; second, leveraging company-specific strengths to carry out age-friendly adaptations; and third, accelerating digital empowerment to provide smart care solutions. Chinese manufacturing enterprises can adapt these approaches, taking into account the country's specific demographic realities, and provide better services for the elderly population, noted
Xia Ri, industry researcher at ANBOUND.
>>A significant escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict has been observed since mid-June. There are several key areas of concern, the potential for nuclear leakage following the bombings, that Iran is likely to retaliate, possibly targeting U.S. military bases in Iraq. The maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz might be threatened, and Iran might strike Israeli nuclear facilities. Finally, there is the heightened danger of terrorist attacks against American citizens, businesses, and interests worldwide, wrote
He Yan, researcher at ANBOUND.
>>Assessing the Vatican's future positioning largely depends on how one characterizes the institution itself. The Holy See is, in essence, the world's largest and most effective transnational organization operating under the banner of religion. Historically, popes have expressed views on international affairs, but these were typically framed within a religious context, such as offering prayers for Catholics in wartime or advocating for their protection in times of crisis. Nowadays, the Vatican goes far beyond its traditional spiritual mandate. It increasingly engages in global political discourse, and even seeks to shape ideological narratives. The Vatican's concerns have already extended well beyond the traditional boundaries of the Church. If this trend continues, one can only imagine what this "transnational organization" under Vatican leadership might evolve into, analyzed
Zhijiang Zhao, Research Fellow for Geopolitical Strategy programme at ANBOUND.
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