Spain’s Industry minister Reyes Maroto said on Wednesday that the government was making progress in convincing Nissan to reconsider closing its Barcelona plant while looking for another investor. MADRID: Spain’s Industry minister Reyes Maroto said on Wednesday that the government was making progress in convincing Nissan to reconsider closing its […]
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Renewable power has taken up a record share of global electricity production since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Reuters review of data, suggesting a transition away from polluting fossil fuels could be accelerated in the coming years. LONDON: Renewable power has taken up a record share […]
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s parliament passed a proposal Wednesday (Jul 22) to rebrand the island’s largest airline to avoid confusion with carriers on the Chinese mainland. China Airlines (CAL) is frequently mistaken for Air China – the mainland’s national carrier – and there have long been calls to rename it or make […]
Peter Handscomb says he is upset not to be included among Australia’s top 26 limited-overs cricketers, but believes his proficiency against spin bowling will secure him a place in the 2023 World Cup in India. MELBOURNE: Peter Handscomb says he is upset not to be included among Australia’s top 26 […]
SINGAPORE: Residents of Singapore are being encouraged to take a local holiday – dubbed a “Singapoliday” – and rediscover their home country while supporting local business through a S$45 million marketing campaign over the next nine months by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and other agencies. “The campaign will offer […]
BEIJING: The United States has ordered China to close its Houston consulate, Beijing said Wednesday (Jul 22), in what it called a “political provocation” that will further harm diplomatic relations. “China urges the US to immediately withdraw its wrong decision, or China will definitely take a proper and necessary response,” […]
Investors have pushed shares of Microsoft Corp up almost 30 percent since the start of the year, betting that the pandemic-induced shift to more remote computing will boost its business. REUTERS: Investors have pushed shares of Microsoft Corp up almost 30 percent since the start of the year, betting that […]
BANGKOK: Thailand’s rice exporters association has slashed its forecast for 2020 exports to 6.5 million tonnes, the lowest volume in two decades, owing to drought and a strong baht currency, its executives said on Wednesday (Jul 22). The industry group’s latest forecast for Thailand, the world’s second-largest rice exporter last […]
Tesla Inc’s rapid rise to become the world’s most valuable carmaker could mark the start of a new era for the global auto industry, defined by a Silicon Valley approach to software that is overtaking old-school manufacturing know-how. FRANKFURT/BEIJING/DETROIT: Tesla Inc’s rapid rise to become the world’s most valuable carmaker […]
SHANGHAI: Former Sevilla and Espanyol boss Pablo Machin was named head coach of Qingdao Huanghai on Wednesday (Jul 22), just three days before the Chinese Super League (CSL) kicks off. The 45-year-old replaces fellow Spaniard Juanma Lillo, who left newly promoted Qingdao last month to become Pep Guardiola’s assistant at […]