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Concerns rise over China's 1 trillion yuan EV, solar, battery exports
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/02/2024
» BEIJING - China's 1 trillion yuan (US$139 billion) exports of electric vehicles (EVs), lithium batteries and solar cells could face a new round of challenges this year, as Western policymakers have reflected "genuine anxieties" about overcapacity distorting their markets.
City of centenarians points the way for China's ageing future
AFP, Published on 12/05/2021
» RUGAO, China: Gu Bin leans over a desk as he carefully adds strokes to the Chinese character for "fortune", before signing off in a flourish with his age -- 104.
Xiaomi to invest $10bn in new EV unit over 10 years
Reuters, Published on 30/03/2021
» SHANGHAI: Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp has formally entered the automotive industry with a new smart electric vehicle (EV) business, the company announced on Tuesday in a filing.
After 740 races and 16 world titles, Williams family affair with F1 comes to an end
AFP, Published on 07/09/2020
» MONZA (ITALY) - The racing Williams family ended their association with Formula One on Sunday with an understated result at the Italian Grand Prix that reflected their recent fortunes and a pledge from one of their drivers to "drive like hell to honour the name".
Growing sense of angst over virus-hit Olympic Games
Published on 11/03/2020
» TOKYO: For weeks, Olympic organisers have relentlessly pushed a consistent message: The Summer Games in Tokyo will not be cancelled or postponed.
BMW to build electric Mini in China
AFP, Published on 29/11/2019
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Luxury German carmaker BMW on Friday said it would build fully electric models of its Mini cars at a new plant in China, as it kicked off a joint venture with Chinese partner Great Wall Motor.
Top gear
Asia focus, Published on 23/03/2015
» The growing attractiveness of Southeast Asia as an investment destination for automobile producers is creating a crowded field in which some relative newcomers could challenge the dominance of Japanese automakers in the region.
US economic growth in 2014 fastest in four years
AFP, Published on 30/01/2015
» The US economy grew at its fastest pace in four years in 2014, outpacing all of the other major developed countries as consumers gained confidence helped by sinking oil prices.
Malaysia to build SUVs for China
Associated Press, Published on 09/04/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia has awarded a manufacturing licence to a 2 billion ringgit (US$618 million) venture that will assemble fuel-efficient SUVs for China's Great Wall Motor Co.
Scotland's Franchitti wins 96th Indy 500
AFP, Published on 28/05/2012
» Scotland's Dario Franchitti won the 96th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, taking his third career Indy 500 crown after Japan's Takuma Sato crashed while running beside him on the final lap.