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More than a month into the American-Israeli military campaign against Iran, China is absorbing the economic shock of oil supply disruptions and soaring energy costs, yet a growing number of analysts argue that the world's second-largest economy may be better positioned than most to weather the storm, and could emerge from the crisis with......
A surge in Brazilian heavy fuel oil exports to Southeast Asia in March has helped relieve a severe bunker fuel supply crisis at Singapore, the world's largest ship refueling hub, after weeks of war-related disruptions strangled flows through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters and maritime data trackers. Spot premiums for bunker......
China has reaffirmed its support for international business and technology partnerships, emphasizing that cross-border deals must comply with national laws and regulatory frameworks. The statement comes amid scrutiny surrounding a reported acquisition by Meta involving a Chinese artificial intelligence startup. A spokesperson for China’s......
The French government is closely monitoring discussions between Pernod Ricard and Brown Forman over a potential merger that could reshape the global spirits market. Officials in Paris are focusing on key issues including the future headquarters location and board composition, according to Bloomberg, citing BFMTV. The talks, confirmed by both......
Chinese automotive brand Rox Motors, represented in Morocco by CSA Motors, inaugurated its new showroom in Casablanca on March 30, 2026. The event showcased the company’s flagship models: the Rox 01 and Rox Adamas, two luxury off-road SUVs. Located in the prestigious Anfa district, the showroom offers high visibility and easy access......
Nike’s efforts to stabilize its business are encountering fresh challenges as unrest in the Middle East threatens to affect global operations. The sportswear giant also continues to struggle with slower sales growth in China, a key market for the company. Executives have warned of a notable drop in current-quarter sales, citing higher......
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a pointed warning to Russia and China on Tuesday over their alleged support for Iran, saying the United States is addressing the matter directly as the war enters its fifth week with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing alongside Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine,......
Canada is looking to deepen its economic and diplomatic relationship with China as Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne begins an official visit to China from April 1 to April 4. The trip reflects a broader effort by Canada to re-engage with one of its most important trading partners. Officials say the visit aims to strengthen......
The United Kingdom is bracing for its most immediate supply pressure as Europe's aviation fuel reserves hold for now but risk running critically low by May if the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, cutting off roughly 40% of the region's jet fuel imports. The last known kerosene cargo from the Middle East bound for the UK,......
Chinese authorities have introduced new regulations prohibiting the storage of funeral urns in unoccupied residential apartments, a practice that had emerged in response to rising funeral costs. The policy, approved by the State Council, specifies that human remains must be kept only in officially designated locations such as public cemeteries.......
Japan has begun deploying long-range missiles on the southern island of Kyushu as part of its efforts to strengthen national defense amid rising tensions in the East China Sea. Officials from the Ministry of Defense confirmed that the deployment includes surface-to-ship missiles with a range of up to 1,000 kilometers. The move reflects growing......
Toyota Motor reported a 2.3% decline in global sales for February, releasing the figures Monday as Japanese automakers face mounting supply chain disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict, now entering its fifth week. Total sales, including subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor and Hino Motors, fell to 806,905 units, weighed down by fierce......
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, unveiled TurboQuant on Tuesday, March 24, an algorithm that compresses key‑value cache memory in large language models by a factor of six—and within hours memory and storage stocks were tumbling worldwide. The announcement reignited fears that advances in AI efficiency could erode demand for one of......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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