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…]
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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…]
Singapore Airlines flight diverts to Bangkok after severe mid-air incident leaves one dead, 71 injured
In a recent and harrowing episode high above the clouds, a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced extreme turbulence, resulting in the tragic [more…]
New logistics hub in Afghanistan signals shift in global trade routes
News surfaced last week about plans for a new logistics center in Herat province, Afghanistan, involving Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. The project, part of the broader [more…]
Hong Kong treasury chief reaffirms identity requirements for pension withdrawals amidst UK minister’s visit
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, recently met with UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, to discuss a range [more…]
Britain-Canada trade arrangements set to expire, car makers face tariff hike
Britain and Canada, long-standing allies with deep historical ties, are facing a hiccup in their post-Brexit trade relations. The recent announcement that trade arrangements enabling [more…]
Hong Kong authorities dismiss foreign travel warnings as “Political Maneuvers”
Hong Kong authorities have rebuffed recent travel advisories issued by Australia, Taiwan, and Britain following the enactment of the new domestic security law, dismissing them [more…]
Australia’s $3 billion boost to British industry for nuclear submarines
In a move to bolster its defense capabilities, Australia has pledged 4.6 billion Australian dollars ($3bn) to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines in the [more…]
Banks lobby against EU proposal to redirect interest from frozen Russian assets
In a surprising turn of events, some Western banks are expressing apprehension over the European Union’s proposal to redistribute billions of euros in interest earned [more…]
Qatar to expand LNG output to 142 million tonnes from world’s biggest gas field
Qatar, already a titan in the world of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is about to get even bigger. The country recently unveiled ambitious plans to [more…]