On Friday, according to preliminary EU-harmonised data inflation in France, fuelled by surging energy prices touched a record high in France in April, applying fresh pressure on newly re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron. In a statement, the INSEE statistics agency… Read More ›
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Saudi Arabia could cut June crude prices for Asia, as it competes for marketshare with Russia
On Friday, oil traders opined, Saudi Arabia is likely to cut crude oil prices to Asia in June following a slump in demand from China, which is seeing increasing COVID lockdowns which are curbing demand. China is the world’s biggest… Read More ›
In first Asia visit German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Japan, skips China
In a significant development German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, Berlin seeks closer relations with countries that shares its common democratic values in the Asia-Pacific region. Scholz is scheduled to visit Japan and will skip going to China, during his first… Read More ›
Britain wants to renegotiate portions of Brexit deal related to Northern Ireland
In a statement to a British parliamentary committee, Britain’s Europe minister James Cleverly said, London and Brussels are at an impasse over changes to parts of the Brexit deal that relate to Northern Ireland. Both sides have been trying to… Read More ›
USTR and WTO chief discuss pandemic response among WTO members
In a statement the office of USTR said, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and discussed ongoing talks among WTO Members to reach an outcome on a pandemic response. “Ambassador Tai stressed… Read More ›
Ban of Indonesian palm oil fueling inflation in South Korea
Indonesia ban on palm oil is affecting South Korean businesses. For more than 15 years, Mr Lee’s diner, a fried chicken shop near central Seoul, has held firm against raising prices, the export ban on Indonesia’s cooking oil is squeezing… Read More ›
Russia’s War Is Affecting Food Security In The Middle East, Prompting Threats Of Riots, Famine, And Mass Migration
Bread has been the lifeblood of society for generations. Riots and revolutions have erupted over the supply of this key dietary staple — and, more broadly, food prices, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. Russia’s unjustified invasion of… Read More ›
Boeing Lost $1.1 Billion On The Trump Air Force One Contract, And The CEO Regrets The Decision
Boeing revealed on Wednesday that it has lost $1.1 billion in costs connected to its deal with the Trump administration to convert two 747 jumbo planes to serve as Air Force One — and CEO Dave Calhoun said the aviation… Read More ›
Indian chipmaker Vedanta prepares to invest $20B for manufacturing chips, and displays
According to sources, Vedanta Ltd is seeking 1,000 acres (405 hectares) of land from states along with other incentives as it prepares to sink in $20 billion to manufacture chips and displays. In February, the oil-to-metals conglomerate had said, it will… Read More ›
Indonesia seizes 2 tankers carrying palm oil
On Thursday, in a statement Indonesia’s navy said, it had seized two tankers carrying crude palm oil, palm olein and methanol for want of paperwork. The operation took place a day before a ban on palm oil export took effect…. Read More ›