France edged out rivals such as Germany and the Netherlands for ProLogium’s first foreign car battery facility, thanks to President Emmanuel Macron’s campaigning, deal sweeteners, and strong competitive rates, according to Taiwanese company executives. ProLogium announced this week that it… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia’s EV Strategy Is In Trouble Due To Severe Losses
In Saudi Arabia, Lucid’s electric vehicles are frequently publicly shown at public gatherings and business conferences as a representation of the country’s multibillion-dollar “Vision 2030” initiative by the crown prince. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, which has… Read More ›
Huge China-Russia Resource Commerce Switches From Dollars To Yuan In The Wake Of The Ukraine Crisis
Over the past year, China has significantly increased the use of the yuan to purchase Russian commodities, paying for almost all of its purchases of oil, coal, and some metals from its neighbour in the Chinese currency rather than dollars,… Read More ›
The EU Is Limiting Imports Of Grain From Ukraine, Here’s Why
Prior to June 5, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Bulgaria will be prohibited from importing Ukrainian wheat, maize, rapeseed, and sunflower seeds, according to the European Commission. In response, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Bulgaria lifted their previously enforced one-sided import… Read More ›
Companies In Europe Are Laying Off Workers As The Economy Struggles
Companies across Europe have been forced to lay off workers or stop hiring due to decades of high prices and the impact of the Ukraine war. Since January, the following companies have announced layoffs: AUTOS * STELLANTIS: the manufacturer of… Read More ›
US President Holds Meeting On Threats Posed By AI With CEOs Of Microsoft And Google
US President Joe Biden met with the CEOs of leading artificial intelligence companies, including Microsoft and Alphabet’s Google, and emphasised the importance of ensuring the safety of their products before they are deployed. This year’s buzzword has been generative artificial… Read More ›
US Chip Export Regulations Has Barely Managed To Slow Down China’s AI Industry
The U.S. microchip export restrictions put in place last year to halt China’s development of supercomputers used to create nuclear bombs and ChatGPT are barely making a dent in the country’s IT industry. The regulations banned shipments of Nvidia Corp…. Read More ›
Continued Decline In Exports Of South Korea Longest In Three Years As Exports To China Tumble
Exports from South Korea saw their worst losing streak in three years in April, falling for a seventh straight month. This sustained decline in sales to China suggests that the economy is still under constant pressure from weak global demand…. Read More ›
Supply Of Gum Arabic, A Vital Component Of Soft Drinks, Under Threat By Violence In Sudan
Due to the turmoil that has erupted in Sudan, manufacturers of consumer goods from around the world are scrambling to replenish supplies of gum arabic, one of the nation’s most in-demand goods and an essential component of everything from fizzy… Read More ›
China’s Top Politicians Claim The Economy Lacks ‘Internal’ Impetus
According to Chinese state media, China’s top leaders said Friday during a regular meeting that domestic demand is still insufficient. The judgement came after China announced 4.5% GDP growth in the first quarter, which prompted several investment firms to boost… Read More ›