Lawmakers in The United States are growing more worried about the potential effects of losing the high-stakes competition between the U.S. and China for leadership in artificial intelligence on national security, the economy, and American prosperity. However, there is also… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Honda Is Thinking About Cutting Its Ties To China, According To Sankei
According to a report in the Sankei newspaper on Wednesday, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is thinking about creating a different supply chain to lessen its reliance on China. This would be a highly visible move by a significant Japanese manufacturer…. Read More ›
Post Welfare Boost, Surprise Sales Growth Reported By UK Retailers
According to figures released by the Confederation of British Industry on Thursday, British retailers reported their strongest sales in August in nine months, defying predictions for a decline as the cost-of-living squeeze hits households. The CBI’s retail sales balance for… Read More ›
Norway, Oil And Gas Giant, Will Invest In Solar Project In India, Views India As Priority Market
KLP, Norway’s largest pension provider, and the Climate Investment Fund will both make investments in Rajasthan, India’s 420-megawatt solar power project. For a 49 per cent stake in the Thar Surya 1 project, which is being built by the Italian company… Read More ›
Personalized Coffee And Fancy Skincare: Despite The Cost-Of-Living Problem, Consumers Are Flocking To Premium Items
Personalized coffees, “prestige” skincare, and “elevated” sauces and spreads are just a few ways firms like Starbucks, Unilever, and Kraft Heinz are shifting their focus toward premium products – and consumers appear to be loving it. But why are firms… Read More ›
China’s July Consumer And Factory Data Not As Expected
China posted July data that fell far short of expectations, as the real estate crisis and Covid regulations pulled down growth. The National Bureau of Statistics reported Monday that retail sales increased by 2.7 per cent year on year in… Read More ›
Argentina’s Interest Rate Was Raised To 69.5% As Inflation Reached A 20-Year High
Argentina’s central bank has hiked its key interest rate to 69.5% in an effort to rein in rising inflation. The bank raised its 28-day benchmark rate by 9.5% percentage points, the second increase in two weeks. It comes as new… Read More ›
July Auto Sales In China Extend Sector’s Recovery, Rising 30% As COVID Restrictions Are Relaxed
China’s vehicle sales increased 29.7 per cent year on year in July to 2.42 million units, continuing a recovery that began in June thanks to reduced COVID limitations and government incentives. However, sales for the first seven months were still 2%… Read More ›
Export Growth Of Garment Sector Of Bangladesh Seen Slowing To 15% In 2022 Which Is ‘Normal’
Growth in exports of the garment industry of Bangladesh could slow to about 15% this year following an unusually robust increase of more than 30 per cent in 2021, as U.S. and European consumers face cost-of-living challenges, according to a report by Reuters…. Read More ›
US Senate Has Passed A Comprehensive Climate, Tax, And Healthcare Package
The United States Senate has adopted a $700 billion (£577 billion) economic package that includes big legislation on healthcare, taxes, and climate change. The measure aims to reduce the cost of certain medications, raise corporate taxes, and limit carbon emissions…. Read More ›