Blackstone plans to double its investments in India to $100 billion within five years, with chief operating officer Jonathan Gray describing the country as the firm’s best-performing market and expressing confidence in
Germany has rescued a Russian oil tanker, Eventin, after the vessel lost power in stormy conditions in the Baltic Sea, carrying 100,000 tonnes of oil. The ship, part of President Putin’s so-called
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BYD, the Chinese automaker known for its expertise in electric and hybrid vehicles, is setting an unprecedented record in the automotive industry. Over the past five years, BYD has demonstrated explosive growth,
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Car headlights have become alarmingly bright in recent years, contributing to at least 280 traffic collisions annually in the UK, with illegal upgrades to high-powered LED lights worsening the issue. The growing
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New York’s legal cannabis market achieved a remarkable $1 billion in retail sales last year, drawing both excitement and criticism from entrepreneurs, residents, and lawmakers alike. Despite the achievements, many licensed businesses
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For decades, monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been vilified, accused of causing everything from headaches to palpitations, and blamed for the infamous “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” (CRS). However, recent reports, including an insightful piece
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Oil prices have surged by 4.5% to reach a three-month high following new sanctions announced by the U.S. targeting Russian oil tankers and maritime insurance providers. This price rally has been fueled
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The price of uranium, a critical fuel for nuclear reactors, has surged to unprecedented levels as demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centres and the ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from the Ukraine
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Elon Musk, the eccentric billionaire behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has become a global symbol of innovation, controversy, and unpredictability. According to an in-depth report by The Times, Musk’s ascension
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The world’s first carbon fiber metro train, dubbed the “CETROVO 1.0 Carbon Star Express,” has officially begun passenger operations on Qingdao’s Metro Line 1, East China’s Shandong Province, as announced by China
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Tesla has taken an unprecedented step by debuting a significant update to its Model Y in China, marking the first time the company has chosen the Chinese market for such a launch.
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According to a recent report from The Financial Times, many of Silicon Valley’s largest and most prominent start-ups are choosing to delay their initial public offerings (IPOs), thanks to significant fundraising activities
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Airbus, the European aerospace giant, came close to achieving its 2024 delivery target after a strong year-end push, delivering 766 jets to airlines and lessors. This figure, while falling slightly short of
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor As Hambantota International Port (HIP) embarks on an ambitious expansion plan, the port is set to redefine its role in global maritime trade. With the introduction of
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Private companies are staking a significant claim to the Moon’s radio spectrum, aiming to lay the groundwork for the future lunar economy. As The Financial Times reports, over 50 applications have been
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Private companies are increasingly focusing on microreactors, compact nuclear reactors designed to revolutionize power generation, particularly in remote or off-grid locations. This push to develop small reactors is gaining momentum as companies
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