EasyJet Cuts Carbon Emissions by Using Less Paint on Planes EasyJet is reducing paint on its planes to lower fuel use and carbon emissions, aiming for a greener future in aviation. Business EasyJet, Carbon Emissions, Aviation, Sustainability, Luton, UK Luton: EasyJet is making some interesting changes to its planes. They’re cutting down on the amount … Read more
Cloudflare’s VPN App Among Several Removed from Indian App Stores Cloudflare’s VPN app is one of several pulled from Indian app stores due to government orders, raising concerns over user privacy and compliance. Technology Cloudflare, VPN, India, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Cyber Crime Mumbai: So, it turns out that Cloudflare’s popular VPN app, … Read more
China Strengthens Lithium Control With New Tech-Export Restrictions China is tightening tech-export rules to safeguard its lithium supply chain amid rising global trade tensions Business China, Lithium, Battery Technology, Exports, Trade Tensions Beijing: China is stepping up its game with new plans to control tech exports related to lithium. They want to keep a tight … Read more
Argentina Considers New Loans From Investment Funds or IMF Argentina’s government is weighing options for new loans to lift currency controls and stabilize the economy in early 2024 Business Argentina, IMF, Investment Funds, Currency Controls, Economy Buenos Aires: So, Argentina is in a bit of a pickle. The government is trying to figure out whether … Read more
Drab December Marks Another Year of Declining UK High Street Footfall UK high streets faced a disappointing December, with footfall down 2.2%, raising concerns for retailers during the crucial holiday season Business UK, High Street, Retail, Footfall, December, Sales Bristol: December was a tough month for UK high streets, with fewer shoppers out and about. … Read more
China to Boost Treasury Bond Funding to Stimulate Growth in 2025 China plans to significantly increase treasury bond funding to enhance business investment and consumer spending in 2025 Business China, Beijing, Treasury Bonds, Economic Growth, Consumer Spending Beijing: So, here’s the scoop. China is gearing up to pump a lot more cash into the economy … Read more
Asian Shares Rise Despite Slow Start for Wall Street in 2025 Asian markets saw gains on Friday, defying Wall Street’s slow start to the year as the dollar strengthened. Business Asian Markets, Wall Street, Dollar, Hong Kong, Sydney, Taipei, South Korea, Donald Trump Hong Kong: Asian markets were on the rise Friday, shaking off Wall … Read more
Biden Set to Announce Decision on US Steel Deal This Friday President Biden may soon decide on Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel, amid concerns from labor unions and national security. Politics Biden, Nippon Steel, US Steel, Acquisition, Union, National Security, USA Pittsburgh: So, it looks like President Biden is gearing up to make a … Read more
Hainan Duty-Free Spending Plummets 29% Amid Economic Woes Hainan’s duty-free sales dropped significantly as fewer visitors impacted luxury spending, raising concerns for the island’s retail future Business Hainan, China, Duty-Free, Luxury Brands, Retail BEIJING: So, it turns out that Hainan, the go-to spot for luxury shopping in China, is facing some serious trouble. Duty-free spending … Read more
Oil Prices Climb on Optimism for Growth Policy Support Oil prices are rising as hopes grow for government policies to boost economic growth and fuel demand Business Oil, Brent Crude, U.S., China, Economic Growth, Fuel Demand SINGAPORE: Oil prices are on the rise, hitting their highest levels in over two months. This surge is fueled … Read more