Indonesia wants fair and square trade in US tariff discussions
Indonesia's senior economic minister, and its top negotiator, said that it is prioritizing its national interests in ongoing negotiations about U.S. Tariffs. It wants to have a "fair-and-square" trade relationship. Airlangga hartarto, head of the delegation, and Sri Mulyani indrawati…
Stocks of tech and bank companies plummet as China's retaliation fuels fears of a wider trade war
U.S. tech giants, banks, and oil majors all fell on Friday, after China responded to Trump's new tariffs by imposing steep duties. This heightened fears of an economic recession around the world. China has imposed additional duties of 34 percent on U.S. products, which will take effect on April 10.
Modi's India aims to strengthen energy and defence ties during Sri Lanka visit
India wants to promote investment and strengthen defence and energy ties with Sri Lanka during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the island country, where New Delhi is competing with China for more influence. Modi will arrive in Sri Lanka on Friday night. He is the first…
US tech and retail stocks lead the rout following Trump's tariff blow
Apple, Walmart and Nike are among the U.S. megacap tech companies that led to a global meltdown after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs. The fears about a cost spike across many industries were heightened by these new tariffs. The tariffs threaten to disrupt the global trade order and upset businesses.
Siemens expects to earn around 1.2 billion Euros from the sale of Siemens Healthineers shares
Siemens, a German engineering company, announced on Wednesday that it would sell a 2% share in its healthcare subsidiary Siemens Healthineers. The sale will raise approximately 1.2 billion euro ($1.25 billion), which could be used to pay for the acquisition of U.S.-based software firm Altair Engineering.
Australian shares flat: Rio Tinto drags down miners after merger talks
Australian shares were flat on Friday. Gains in healthcare companies were offset by losses among miners. Rio Tinto fell on speculation about early merger talks with London listed smaller rival Glencore. S&P/ASX 200 index fell marginally 0.1% at 8,322.2 points as of 2322 GMT. The benchmark…
Protecting Employees in High-Risk Environments
For any business, ensuring the health and safety of its employees should be the number one priority – what is more, it’s a legal requirement.This is especially true when a company has employees that need to work alone. Whether it be in construction, healthcare or the public sector, lone…
Fico is likely to survive a vote of no confidence as the coalition rebels back him
The Slovak prime minister Robert Fico is likely to survive a forthcoming vote of no confidence after rebel legislators in one ruling coalition said that they would not be supporting the motion. The opposition parties announced on Tuesday that they would initiate a vote of no confidence against Fico’s leftist and nationalist government.
Sweden's North frets about financial risks as the green boom stumbles
Sweden's local governments, frightened by Northvolt's struggle for survival and its potential impact on taxpayers, have asked the central government to increase financial support for Sweden's transition towards green industry. Last month, Europe's leading electric vehicle battery manufacturer…
Biden's DoE LNG Export Study Tepid on New Permits
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden released a long-awaited study on the economic and environmental impacts of liquefied natural gas exports on Tuesday, saying the results underscored the need for a cautious approach to new permits.Biden in January had paused the Department of Energy's approvals of U.S.
India's floating-solar plans face opposition from fishermen
But he fears his livelihood could evaporate if plans to install a huge floating solar farm on the Nathsagar reservoir go ahead. The government is considering a project to blanket about 7,500 hectares of the 350-sq km reservoir near the town of Paithan in Maharashtra state with floating photovoltaics…
Philippines communities challenge dash for fossil gas
The government claims that LNG is an alternative to coal, and the capacity to generate it is required to meet the energy demands of Luzon Island, which is also home to Manila, the capital city, located 110 km (68 mi) north. Many people in Santa Clara, an area adjacent to the port's terminal…
Linde is optimistic about clean energy projects despite reducing its full-year outlook
Linde, world's biggest industrial gas company, announced on Thursday that it is confident in its clean energy projects, despite reducing its full-year outlook due to a decline in the end markets, including mining, metals, and healthcare. Sanjiv Lamba, CEO of Sanjiv Lamba Technologies…
After a tight win, the New Democratic Party (NDP) of British Columbia will form a government with ties to the left.
The New Democratic Party of Premier David Eby, who is currently in office, will form the next government for British Columbia. This comes after a final count of votes on Monday. It was more than a full week since the vote of October 19. The NDP won 47 seats, just enough for a majority in Canada's westmost province.
Cuba closes schools and non-essential industries as millions of people go without electricity
Cuba's communist government closed schools, non-essential industries and sent home most government employees on Friday to conserve energy and stop blackouts which now last more than 12 hours per day for millions across the island. Cuba, a country accustomed to severe shortages, has experienced incredibly long power outages.
Voters in British Columbia's provincial election are focused on affordability and healthcare.
British Columbia, Canada's most western province, is preparing to elect its provincial government on October 19. Polls indicate that the incumbent New Democratic Party holds a narrow lead over the main rival Conservative Party. The provincial elections will be closely watched for clues…
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The French government released its budget for 2025 on Thursday. It included plans to cut spending by 60 billion euros and increase taxes on wealthy individuals and large companies in order to reduce a spiraling fiscal deficit.
According to a Nasscom-Zinnov study, India's global center market will grow to $105 Billion by 2030.
According to a report released by the IT industry association Nasscom on Wednesday, India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which were valued at $64.6 billion during fiscal 2024 will likely grow to between $99 and 105 billion dollars by 2030. India's GCCs are no longer low-cost outsourcing centers…
Financials drag Australia's shares down; US inflation data is in focus
Australian shares finished marginally lower on Tuesday, as losses among financial stocks outweighed gains by miners. Investors were cautious in advance of an important U.S. inflation report that could affect the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision. The S&P/ASX 200 ended 0.4% lower, at 7978.7.
Offshore Wind Market Set to Accelerate in North America
While many challenges remain to deliver the full promise of U.S. offshore wind, so too do opportunities. Robert Galinski, DNV’s Offshore Wind Director, Americas discusses the pace and direction of the U.S. offshore wind market from the perspective of class.While Robert Galinski has served as DNV’s Offshore Wind Director…
