In a significant development, Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrived back in China after fighting U.S. extradition for around three years, in yet another sign of weakening global clout of the United States. The move also reflects a change… Read More ›
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China applies to join the CPTPP
In a statement China’s Commerce Ministry said, China has filed an application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The Chinese move is aimed at bolstering its clout in global trade. The application was made by… Read More ›
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Eisai Co to jointly develop, market experimental cancer drug
In a statement, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Eisai Co said, they had entered into an agreement to jointly develop and market an experimental cancer drug worth up to $3.10 billion. Bristol-Myers would pay $650 million, including for research and development… Read More ›
G7 agrees to coordinate approach on China more closely
Following the G7 summit in Britain, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, leaders of the Group of Seven agreed to coordinate more closely in their response to the challenges posed by China. The approach of G7 countries towards China will… Read More ›
Australia, Germany sign bilateral trade agreement on hydrogen trade
In a significant development, Australia and Germany signed a bilateral partnership on hydrogen production and trade with the aim to facilitate renewable energy-based hydrogen supply chain between the two countries. German economy Minister Peter Altmaier along with German Education and… Read More ›
Britain set to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
On Wednesday, members nations of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) officially agreed to allow the United Kingdom to start the process of joining the pact, said Japan’s economy minister in a statement. Welcoming the start of… Read More ›
Ford Motor Co recalls 661,000 Explorer SUV in North America over roof rail detachment issue
In a statement Ford Motor Co said, it is in the process of recalling 661,000 Explorer sport utility vehicles in North America following a request by U.S. regulators who have said, Ford should recall the model due to the potential loosening… Read More ›
G7 increases focus on malignant threats from China, Russia
On Tuesday, in a significant development, Britain is set to agree to a firm decisive stand from its G7 partners to protect democracies against global threats stemming from China and Russia. Hosting the event, Britain is likely to lay the… Read More ›
Britain applies for Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
In the coming week Britain is set to apply for a membership to the trans-Pacific trading bloc of 11 countries. Ever since it left the European Union, Britain has made its desire to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for… Read More ›
Canada to commence inoculation of of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine today
The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in Canada said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canadians are likely to roll up their sleeves to take a shot as early as later today. “The first batch of doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s… Read More ›