China has overtaken Argentina to become Brazil’s largest exporter of vehicles, marking a major shift in South America’s automotive trade landscape and highlighting the rapid rise of Chinese carmakers in the region’s biggest market. Industry data for January shows Chinese manufacturers shipping more
Russian oil shipments are increasingly listing Singapore as their official destination, a trend that traders say reflects both heightened sensitivity to Western sanctions and a quiet shift in crude export flows away from India and toward China. Shipping data indicates that the change
Yang Lijuan’s rise from a frontline waitress to the chief executive of a global restaurant business has become one of China’s most talked about corporate success stories, highlighting how loyalty, operational expertise and long term commitment can still propel careers in the country’s
Global markets are undergoing a sharp rethink as investors grapple with the next phase of artificial intelligence, one that may no longer reward all technology companies equally. The past week has seen heavy losses across software and services stocks, signalling growing anxiety that
Norwegian security authorities have warned that Russian intelligence activity targeting Norway is expected to intensify in the coming year, with a particular focus on the Arctic region and critical national infrastructure. Officials say the growing threat reflects heightened geopolitical tensions linked to the
China has lowered proposed tariffs on selected European Union dairy products as it moves toward concluding an anti subsidy investigation that has been closely watched by trade officials and industry groups on both sides. The revised tariff levels are significantly below those outlined
Chinese toy and collectibles company Pop Mart has selected London as the location for its new European headquarters, signalling growing confidence among Chinese consumer brands in the UK market despite global economic uncertainty. The decision forms part of a wider expansion plan that
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Britain cannot afford to ignore China, pushing back against criticism from Donald Trump over London’s renewed trade and diplomatic engagement with Beijing. Speaking during a visit to China, Starmer argued that disengaging from the world’s second
China sharply reduced its lending to Africa in 2024, signalling a structural shift in how Beijing finances overseas engagement. Total new loans fell to about $2.1 billion, nearly half the level recorded a year earlier and far below the peaks of the mid
China has indicated readiness to deepen economic cooperation with the United Kingdom, framing renewed engagement as a stabilising force amid global uncertainty. The Chinese foreign ministry said Beijing is willing to work with Britain on the basis of mutual respect to promote trade
