In a statement, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told the BBC that Washington is aiming to seal a mini-trade deal with the U.K. which will see a reduction of trade tariffs. Hopefully, punitive tariffs on Scottish whisky could be lowered… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
UK Business Urged To Stop Using Slave Cotton From China’s Uighur
A member of an influential parliamentary committee in the United Kingdom has issued a warning to the country’s business and companies that they should inquire and investigate the source of the cotton that they are purchasing and using so that… Read More ›
BP takes majority stake in largest U.S. carbon offset developer
On Wednesday, in a statement oil major BP said, it has acquired a majority stake in Finite Carbon, the largest U.S. carbon offset developer as part of its climate goals; the move will also create a new revenue stream for… Read More ›
Travel bubble will separate travelers as Singapore open business to all countries from second half of January
On Tuesday, the government of Singapore said, it will open a new segregated travel lane for a limited number of officials, businesses, and high economic value travelers from all countries. The move is part of efforts to revive its key… Read More ›
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology to invest $5 billion in lithium battery plant: Indonesia’s deputy minister
On Tuesday, in a statement Indonesia’s deputy minister at the coordinating ministry of maritime and investment affairs said, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) plans on investing $5 billion in a lithium battery plant in the country. The plant is scheduled… Read More ›
Boom In Japan’s Second-Hand Goods Market During The Pandemic
People in Japan were urged to reorganize their homes in to pass out time when the government of the country had announced a state of emergency there because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Celebrity household organizer Marie Kondo had even… Read More ›
TikTok Rival Dubsmash To Be Purchased By Reddit
The social network company Reddit is set to become the latest company to slowly move into the social media space that is has been dominated by the China owned short video sharing app TikTok as the former announced its decision… Read More ›
Record Carbon Emission Drop In 2020 Because Of Pandemic: New Research
According to a new research, the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two was witnessed because of the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic. So far this year, there has been a reduction of 7 per cent… Read More ›
Leaked database reveals framework of China’s mass infiltration at companies, consulates, defense firms
In a significant development, in a report The Mail said, loyal members of the Chinese Communist Party have infiltrated some of the UK’s leading companies, as well as universities and the British consulates. The Mail’s report is based on a… Read More ›
Policy shift as Britain pledges to stop direct government support for overseas fossil fuel projects
In a statement the office of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, it will pledge to end direct government support for overseas fossil fuel projects at a U.N. summit at a move aimed at tackling climate change. Britain will be… Read More ›