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October 19, 2023

How is the US economy managing to power ahead of Europe?

Financial Times columnists Valentina Romey in London and Colby Smith in Washington: The US economy is now outpacing Europe’s, and economists predict the transatlantic gap will continue to widen in the coming

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Germany, Once a Powerhouse, Is at an Economic ‘Standstill’

The New York Times: In 2023, Germany’s economy contracted by 0.3%, with industrial production declining for five consecutive months. This makes it one of the slowest-growing economies in the Eurozone. Farmers’ protests and labor strikes have exacerbated the situation, reflecting

January 18, 2024

The Corporate Retreat From Hong Kong Is Accelerating

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The Wall Street Journal: A few years ago, international companies began leaving Hong Kong, concerned about the city’s increasingly close ties to mainland China.

How to finance a faster shift to a better world

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The Financial Times economic columnist Martin Wolf: Multilateral development banks are a valuable tool, but they need a radical overhaul, and we must learn

Liz Truss secretly lobbied ministers to ‘expedite’ defense exports to China

January 16, 2024

Business

Politico: Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has been revealed to have secretly urged the British government to speed up the sale of defense equipment to China. This information, disclosed in documents

Russia Prepares Legal Battle to Stall Seizure of Frozen Reserves

January 12, 2024

Business

Bloomberg: Russia is preparing for court proceedings in case the Russian assets frozen in the West are seized in favor of Ukraine. The Bank of Russia is currently drafting agreements with international

China Becomes the World’s Biggest Auto Exporter—With Help From Russia

January 9, 2024

Business

The Wall Street Journal: China’s auto industry reached a significant milestone last year, surpassing Japan to become the world’s largest exporter of cars. This achievement marks a major shift in the global

BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks

December 18, 2023

Business

BBC: BP has halted all oil shipments through the Red Sea due to increased attacks by Houthi rebels. The Houthis, targeting vessels they believe are en route to Israel, have escalated attacks

X to be investigated for allegedly breaking EU laws on hate speech and fake news

December 18, 2023

Europe·World

The Guardian: The European Commission has initiated formal infringement proceedings against the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, for suspected breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). These proceedings,

US concern over Mexico attracting Chinese electric vehicle factories

December 17, 2023

Business

The Financial Times: The United States has expressed concerns regarding Mexico’s potential influx of Chinese investments, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. Three major Chinese EV companies—MG, BYD, and Chery (referred to

Abramovich Pledged $3 Billion for Ukraine War Victims. The Money Is Frozen in the U.K.

December 16, 2023

Business

The Wall Street Journal: Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich pledged to donate $3 billion from the sale of Chelsea FC to victims of the Ukraine war, but these funds are currently frozen in

G7 moves closer to seizing Russian assets for Ukraine

December 16, 2023

Business

The Financial Times: Western nations, led by the G7, are considering the unprecedented move of seizing Russian central bank assets, estimated at around $300 billion, to support Ukraine. This consideration arises amidst

OPEC+ Agrees to Significant Oil-Production Cut

November 30, 2023

Business

The Wall Street Journal: OPEC+ has agreed to a significant production cut of an additional million barrels a day, likely driving up oil prices. This decision includes an extension of Saudi Arabia’s

Tesla vs. Toyota Is the New Hot Battle in Cars

November 26, 2023

Business

The Wall Street Journal: The competition between Tesla and Toyota in the automobile industry is intensifying, with Tesla’s focus on all-electric vehicles (EVs) and Toyota’s renewed commitment to hybrid technology. Elon Musk,

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How is the US economy managing to power ahead of Europe?

Germany, Once a Powerhouse, Is at an Economic ‘Standstill’

The Corporate Retreat From Hong Kong Is Accelerating

How to finance a faster shift to a better world

Liz Truss secretly lobbied ministers to ‘expedite’ defense exports to China

Russia Prepares Legal Battle to Stall Seizure of Frozen Reserves

China Becomes the World’s Biggest Auto Exporter—With Help From Russia

BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks

X to be investigated for allegedly breaking EU laws on hate speech and fake news

US concern over Mexico attracting Chinese electric vehicle factories

Abramovich Pledged $3 Billion for Ukraine War Victims. The Money Is Frozen in the U.K.

G7 moves closer to seizing Russian assets for Ukraine

OPEC+ Agrees to Significant Oil-Production Cut

Tesla vs. Toyota Is the New Hot Battle in Cars

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