Who benefits from US tariffs on Chinese imports? Experts weigh in | US Election 2024 News

Who benefits from US tariffs on Chinese imports? Experts weigh in | US Election 2024 News

The trade war between the United States and China continued this week with its latest salvo – a move that comes amid a heated race for the White House. On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden announced tariff hikes on imports of various Chinese goods, worth $18bn. Lithium-ion batteries make up…

Biden slaps new tariffs on Chinese imports, ratcheting trade war | Business and Economy News

Biden slaps new tariffs on Chinese imports, ratcheting trade war | Business and Economy News

President Joe Biden has slapped major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium and medical equipment, taking potshots at Donald Trump along the way as he embraced a strategy that’s increasing friction between the world’s two largest economies. The Democratic president said on Tuesday that…

One of the biggest hurdles for athletes on the Olympic path: Money | Paris Olympics 2024

One of the biggest hurdles for athletes on the Olympic path: Money | Paris Olympics 2024

Ashley Uhl-Leavitt landed an opportunity most athletes can only dream of – a chance to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games. While this Florida-based marathon runner has run in some of the most iconic races in the world like the New York City Marathon, this is her first time to…

What are the takeaways for Beijing from Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe? | Xi Jinping

What are the takeaways for Beijing from Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe? | Xi Jinping

Chinese president conducts five-day charm offensive, signing trade deals and pledging investments. Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up his first visit to Europe in five years. He visited France, Serbia and Hungary during his trip – with a different tone and agenda at each stop. But Xi’s overarching goals…

When will EVs become mainstream in the US? | Automotive Industry

When will EVs become mainstream in the US? | Automotive Industry

Robert Blake, a tribal citizen of Red Lake Nation in Minnesota, watched for years as fossil fuel companies built pipelines through his homelands. “How can we continue to resist the fossil fuel infrastructure?” thought Blake, executive director of Native Sun Community Power Development. “That’s when we noticed this grant opportunity…

Key takeaways from Xi Jinping’s European tour to France, Serbia and Hungary | Politics News

Key takeaways from Xi Jinping’s European tour to France, Serbia and Hungary | Politics News

Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded a five-day tour of Europe, after visiting France, Serbia and Hungary, where he touted Beijing’s vision of a multipolar world and held talks on trade, investments and Russia’s war in Ukraine. In France, President Emmanuel Macron feted Xi with gifts of luxury bottles of…

In India’s Arabica coffee capital, an election protest is brewing | India Election 2024

In India’s Arabica coffee capital, an election protest is brewing | India Election 2024

Araku Valley, India – Gemmala Sita is proud of the coffee beans she grows on what is among the world’s largest organic, fair-trade plantations. Her Arabica beans end up as steaming cups of coffee in the chic cafes of Paris and Dubai, Stockholm and Rome. But the 29-year-old’s own life…

As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’ | Labour Rights News

As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’ | Labour Rights News

Singapore – For three decades, Singaporean corporate lawyer Gerald Yeo* chased the so-called Singapore Dream. He climbed the ranks to become general counsel, managing a team of lawyers on a six-figure monthly salary. Sometimes he would rack up 20 hours at work handling calls with clients and colleagues in Asia,…

KFC Malaysia temporarily closes outlets amid Gaza boycott | Business and Economy

KFC Malaysia temporarily closes outlets amid Gaza boycott | Business and Economy

Franchise operator cites ‘challenging economic conditions’ amid local reports linking closures to boycotts of Israel. KFC Malaysia has temporarily closed some outlets in the country amid calls to boycott the chain over Israel’s war in Gaza. KFC is among a number of Western brands in Malaysia, where more than 60…