Major European and American automakers are under intense pressure from their Chinese rivals to reduce the cost of electric vehicles in order to offer prices and profit margins that are comparable to those of fossil fuel versions, according to industry… Read More ›
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Recession Hits The UK Making Sunak’s Election Challenge Much More Difficult
The recession that hit Britain’s economy in the second half of 2023 presented a challenging environment for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has pledged to accelerate growth in front of the anticipated 2024 election. The gross domestic product (GDP) shrank… Read More ›
Global Carbon Markets Saw A $949 Billion Record In Value Last Year, According To LSEG
According to LSEG analysts on Monday, the value of traded carbon dioxide (CO2) permits globally hit a record 881 billion euros ($948.75 billion) in 2023, up 2% from the year before. Emissions trading systems (ETS) have been implemented in a… Read More ›
US And Canadian Businesses Start 2024 By Laying Off Staff
Businesses in the US and Canada have begun the year by eliminating thousands of jobs across a range of industries, a hint that the wave of layoffs that began in 2023 may continue as they try to control expenses. Despite… Read More ›
As China’s Problems Worsen, Investment Banks Prepare For More Layoffs Throughout Asia
According to headhunters and bankers, job losses at Western investment banks in Asia are anticipated to escalate this year as revenue constraints mount from China’s escalating economic and market unrest, even as transaction opportunities improve in Japan and India. They… Read More ›
EU Lawmakers And Countries Come To An Agreement On The Rights Of Gig Workers
Governments and lawmakers in the EU reached a weakened agreement about the labour rights of employees at Uber, Deliveroo, and other internet businesses. After opposition from France, Ireland, Greece, Lithuania, and other nations scuttled the preliminary agreement that the two… Read More ›
China Places A Bet On Open-Source Semiconductors As US Export Restrictions Increase
In September, a patent for a new high-performance chip was released by a military institute in Beijing. This was the first indication of China’s attempt to reshape the half-trillion dollar global semiconductor business while defying US sanctions. According to the… Read More ›
How Foreigners Can Make Investments In India
India’s stock markets have surpassed Hong Kong’s to become the fourth largest in the world as investors swarm to a rapidly expanding alternative to China’s collapsing stock indexes. India continues to draw international investors, who can make a variety of… Read More ›
Air Freight Rates Climb As The Red Sea Issue Worsens With Asian Lunar New Year Approaching
Ahead of the Lunar New Year in Asia and as a result of attacks on Red Sea shipping, which force businesses to obtain more expensive air cargo space, global air freight costs have increased for the first time in seven… Read More ›
China’s Luxury Sector Is Growing Again And Opening Up New Business Opportunities
Although China’s luxury sales have not yet returned to 2021 levels, industry analysts and financial reports from key brands indicate that there are new growth potential in comparison to pre-pandemic tendencies. The current luxury conglomerate, LVMH, released its 2023 results… Read More ›