“There’s a storm approaching but we don’t know how bad the storm is going to be,” said Glen Kedzie, energy and environmental counsel for the American Trucking Associations. With tough shipping regulations, set by the United Nations shipping agency, the… Read More ›
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U.S. faring well in U.S.-China trade talks: Trump
Enforceability is going to be critical to any potential future trade deal. U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed, the United States was doing well in trade talks with China and that Beijing wants to make a deal with Washington. “China would… Read More ›
Shrinking global tech demand drags down Taiwan’s economy
The rollout of 5G in many countries along with newer upgraded models of smartphones could spur exports orders for the island nation. On Monday, data from Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs showed, its export orders fell for the fifth straight… Read More ›
Ford relocating its production facilities to sites outside Britain
Manufacturing companies appear to be done with contingency plans. They are now doubling down on their alternative plan and moving their production out of Britain due to lack of clarity from Brexit. As per a report from The Times, Ford… Read More ›
New Age Vehicles set for record growth in China
China’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) expects NEV sales to touch at least 1.6 million units in 2019. On Monday, China top automobile industry association stated, carmakers in the country are likely to face fiercer competition in 2019. Its statement… Read More ›
UK Businesses see border delays as significant Brexit risk: EEF/AIG survey
Although Britain is scheduled to depart from the EU on March 29, what will happen on that day is still unclear. This is a significant issue for British businesses since they routinely import and export materials and goods from the… Read More ›
Indigo Airlines eyes purchase of Airbus A330neo or Boeing 787 midst expanding market
With IndiGo set to increase its footprint to international destinations, the Indian carrier is likely to purchase either an Airbus A330neo or Boeing 787. Indian budget airlines IndiGo disclosed, it was holding talks with aircraft manufacturers on adding wide-bodied aircraft… Read More ›
Solar panel glut leading to more cost effective installations globally
The glut has not only significantly diluted the impact of Trump’s tariffs but has also led to solar panel makers consolidating and expanding their market footprints through volume rather than margins. In recent weeks, the steep decline in the prices… Read More ›
Facebook admits to sharing users data with its Chinese partners
Weeks after the Cambridge Analytica fiasco, Facebook has admitted to sharing users’s data, with its Chinese partners. Following Facebook Inc’s disclosure that it had shared data with its Chinese partners, which includes Huawei, the social media giant has come under… Read More ›
U.S. government drops demand for U.S. auto content in NAFTA negotiations
With this bone of contention being amicably resolved, NAFTA negotiations can continue. Two leading newspapers, The Mail and The Globe, have reported citing sources, that the U.S. government has dropped its demand all vehicles manufactured in Canada and Mexico for… Read More ›