The company;s portfolio is likely to allow it to improve and feed the demand for better battery technology and lighter, fuel efficient vehicles. To this end, its cobalt, zinc and aluminium mines in Zambia, Congo and India are likely to… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Britain eyeing customs deals as enjoyed by Turkey with the European Union
The stance has been portrayed as wanting to have the cake and eat it. If the EU were to agree to it, it could encourage other member states to follow Britain’s example. In what could be potentially a sticky point… Read More ›
North Korean textiles factories humming with Chinese orders
This eye opener throws new light on Chinese business practices. With the United Nations imposing economic sanctions on North Korea, China, its only ally, has found a new way to circumvent the sanctions and continue doing business with its ally…. Read More ›
Major Headaches For Investors Is Being Cause By The Euro Zone’s Third Largest Economy — And It Might Get A Lot Worse
The third largest economy of euro zone remains a major headache even when most of the euro zone seems to be flourishing. Even though recent data have come in above forecasts, Italy is dubbed by many analysts as the biggest… Read More ›
Tax Reform framework to be released in September: White House
The skeletal framework will not be accompanied by any tax legislation. Instead, it will act as a foundation for a tax bill. According to three sources familiar with the matter at hand, the White House plans on releasing a brief… Read More ›
North Korea will gain Guam strike capability in mid-August
With North Korea’s state media revealing details of the strike capability, it would appear that the China-backed regime is baiting the Donald Trump. North Korea’s state media has disclosed that it will be in a position to launch four intermediate… Read More ›
Japan can legally shoot down missile flying over its territory
Although, Japan is not known to have this defense capability, Japan’s defense minister has clarified, it can legally do so. On Thursday, Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera stated the country could legally intercept a North Korean missile headed towards Guam…. Read More ›
North Korean Arms And Other Illicit Goods Needs Buyers, Say Experts And Analysts
North Korea is likely on the lookout to expand its illicit trade outlets after being stung by the latest round of United Nations sanctions. But now, less inclined to make new deals might be the countries who previously did business with… Read More ›
North Korea considers striking U.S. military bases in Guam
The move could bring an end to the dictatorial regime and could curtail China’s expanding ambitions. On Wednesday North Korea disclosed it was “carefully examining” plans for a missile strike on the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam. This disclosure came… Read More ›
Midst tensions with China, Vietnam wins U.S. defence pledge
An increasingly aggressive China is facing threats in different fronts. A misstep in any one area will significantly dent and hammer its economic and geo-political ambitions. With China flexing its muscles in the South China Sea, Vietnam has won… Read More ›