U.S. tariffs on imported aluminum will not only see a cost increase ripple through supply chains of carmakers but also risks retaliation from major partners. On Friday, Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp stated the imposition of stiff tariffs on imported aluminum… Read More ›
Sustainability
Levi’s Jean To Reach Markets Much Faster With The Use Of Lasers To Make Jean Instead Of People
The making jeans is getting automated and speeded up by the use of lasers and by Levi Strauss. The process of fading, distressing and ripping would be made more efficient and the use of chemical would be reduced by the… Read More ›
Apple Hands Over Its iCloud Data To Chinese Firm Under Ne Cybersecurity Rules There
Human rights groups and privacy advocates have become worried by the latest move of Apple in China. The iCloud accounts that are registered in mainland China are being moved from the company servers to state run Chinese servers by Apple… Read More ›
China’s growing assertiveness rekindles German fears of foreign firms accessing its high-tech know-how
Geely’s agressive moves to access German sensitive high technology underscores a broader Chinese strategy of one-sided trade: attempts by German companies to gain full control over Chinese companies have repeatedly come to nought since it remains prohibited. China’s Geely’s purchase… Read More ›
JPMorgan Survey Concludes Shortage Of Skilled Labor To Restrict U.S. Business From Growth In 2018
While there is a sense of hope for American business owners following partly due to the regulatory reforms done recently, a reduction in corporate tax and an economy that is steadily getting better, there are also concerns about the availability… Read More ›
Fiat Chrysler to eliminate diesel passenger cars from across its brands
Fiat Chrysler is set to announce its intention vis-a-vis its diesel passenger vehicles on June 1, 2018. On Monday, the Financial Times reported, citing sources familiar with the carmaker’s strategy, Fiat Chrysler plans on eliminating diesel from all its passenger… Read More ›
Gartner Report Notes First Y-O-Y Quarterly Drop In Global Smartphone Sale Since 2004
There has been a decline of 5.6 per cent year-on-year in the sales of smartphones to end users globally in the December quarter of 2017 at 408 million compared to 432 million in the same period a year ago according… Read More ›
Entertainment Industry In Saudi Arabia To Get Government Investments Of $64 Billion
In the next decade, $64 billion (£46 billion) would be invested by Saudi Arabia for the development of its entertainment industry, says the kingdom. Just in the current year, pans for about 5000 events are underway that include one by… Read More ›
Trump to meet EPA, key senators and cabinet officials on Tuesday to discuss changes to U.S. biofuel policy
The meeting comes in the wake of a Pennsylvania-based refiner blaming regulation for its bankruptcy. Four sources familiar with the matter at hand have disclosed, a meeting has been called early next week by U.S. President Donald Trump who will… Read More ›
Britain’s automotive regulations will align themselves with that of the European Union
The move is aimed at protecting Britain’s automotive industry and not disrupt its well-oiled supply chain. Britain’s health minister, Jeremy Hunt stated the country will align its regulations with the European Union’s in some areas, including the automotive sector, after… Read More ›