Serbia prioritizes European carmakers with lithium supply deal
In a bold move to fortify its economic ties with the European Union, Serbia has decided to offer lithium procurement opportunities to European automotive giants [more…]
Category: China
Beijing targets European pork imports in retaliation against EV duties
In a retaliation twist, China has launched an anti-dumping investigation targeting pork imports from the European Union, spotlighting Danish Crown along with Dutch and Spanish [more…]
Russia’s move into digital payments
In a landscape where traditional financial transactions face increasing scrutiny and delays, Russia is on the brink of a digital revolution. The country’s money laundering [more…]
Argentina’s Milei shifts tone on China
When Argentine President Javier Milei took office last December, the international community braced for turbulence. Known for his inflammatory pro-U.S. and anti-China rhetoric, Milei had [more…]
Cambodia dives into $1.7 billion canal project
In a move that’s already stirring the regional pot, Cambodia is gearing up to break ground on a massive $1.7 billion canal linking its bustling [more…]
Automakers under scrutiny for importing components from banned Chinese supplier
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and Volkswagen (VW) have found themselves embroiled in controversy over their use of parts made by a supplier with alleged [more…]
Malaysia drives past Thailand to secure second spot in Southeast Asia’s auto market race
In a notable shift, Malaysia has overtaken Thailand to become Southeast Asia’s second-largest auto market, following Indonesia. This development marks a significant change in a [more…]
Thailand’s steel industry grapples with China’s dominance amid overcapacity woes
In the realm of Southeast Asia’s steel market, a tempest is brewing as Thailand braces itself against a tide of Chinese hot-rolled coil steel exports. [more…]
Hong Kong and Shenzhen pioneer cross-border credit data verification
In a fresh move, Hong Kong and Shenzhen have embarked on a pioneering effort to test cross-border information verification, laying the foundation for seamless data [more…]
South Korea raises terrorism alert for diplomatic offices amid North Korean threats
In a move that underscores rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s foreign ministry has elevated the terrorism alert level for five of its [more…]