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 ›
Sustainability
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 ›
Japan Is The Country Where Probably Robots Would First Take Over, If They Ever Do So
Starting with everyday workers who fear being replaced by machines to visionaries like Elon Musk, who once compared A.I. to “summoning the demon” in a horror film, artificial intelligence has no shortage of critics. But according to Rob Subbaraman, chief economist… 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 ›
As People Fall Back In Love With The Road Trip, RV Sales Soar Across Europe And US
Back and picking up a new generation of eager fans just wanting to hit the road are recreational vehicles (RVs), caravans, campervans or motorhomes – whatever size they are. After the euro zone debt crisis of 2013 and the financial… 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 ›
Costs For Cakes And Pastries Expected To Skyrocket As Butter Prices Spark ‘Major Crisis’ In Europe
At a time when prices are skyrocketing, stockpiles are running low and dairy giants are warning of an imminent shortage, Europeans are consuming more and more butter. Market fears of a European butter shortage cannot be ignored, said Chef Séverine… Read More ›
SoftBank’s CEO interested in investing in Lyft and in Uber Technologies
Although he has evinced an interest, the matter is still open to a final call. Masayoshi Son, the CEO of the SoftBank Group, has disclosed he is interested in investing in ride-hailing firms Lyft and Uber Technologies. However he has… Read More ›
As Consumer Conference Soars In Emerging Markets, Global Investors Find A New Love
With global investors moving on following excitement over U.S and then European equities, an increased appetite for emerging markets has grown in recent months. Since 2017 began, there has been a surge of almost 24 percent in the MSCI Emerging Market Index…. Read More ›
German economy in the pink of health
Economic data shows EU’s largest economy to be chugging along fine, with the manufacturing sector producing healthy growth. In a significant development that bodes well for Germany and the European Union, industrial orders in Germany have risen twice as much… Read More ›