Global Commercial Rift Grows At The Passing Of The Two-Year Mark Of The Russia – Ukraine War

The world economy is clearly splitting into two distinct blocs two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, and the multilateral trade agreements that have supported trade for almost 30 years are in jeopardy. Sanctions, trade restrictions, and indications of a growing rift between nations supporting Russia and those supporting Ukraine are the results of growing geopolitical…

Chinese Manufacturer COMAC Surpasses Airbus And Boeing At The Singapore Airshow

At this week’s Singapore Airshow, the state-owned aircraft manufacturer COMAC from China outperformed Airbus and Boeing in the industry by showcasing its in-house-developed C919 and ARJ21 jets as it seeks foreign orders and international certifications. An advertisement on COMAC’s enormous stand in the middle of the show’s event hall declared it to be “A reliable…

Nvidia’s Increasing Influence On The US Stock Market

No single company has better symbolised the artificial intelligence fervour of the American market than Nvidia Corp., leaving Wall Street dependent on the swings in its erratic shares.In one of the most eagerly awaited earnings reports in recent memory, the semiconductor manufacturer, whose chips are regarded as the industry standard in artificial intelligence, predicted fiscal…

EU Launches An Official Investigation Against TikTok For Potential Violations Of Online Content Regulations

The European Union will look into whether ByteDance’s TikTok violated online content guidelines meant to safeguard children and ensure transparent advertising. If found in violation, the social media platform might face a steep fine, according to an official. EU Industry Chief Thierry Breton confirmed earlier media reports by saying he made the decision after reviewing…

How A Destruction Of A Chinese Rocket In Indonesia Benefited Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Indonesia’s $220 million Nusantara-2 satellite was destroyed after a Chinese rocket malfunctioned shortly after launch in April 2020, severely harming the archipelago’s attempts to fortify its communication networks. However, it gave one individual an opportunity. Elon Musk, the proprietor of SpaceX, the most successful rocket launcher in the world, capitalised on the fact that his…

With Intensifying Competition For Vital Minerals, UN Regulator Says Deep-Sea Mining Is Likely Unavoidable

The chairman of the International Seabed Authority, the U.N. agency in charge of supervising deep-sea mining, believes that mining the ocean floor for precious metals is probably just a matter of time.Global interest in deep-sea mining has increased to levels not seen since the 1970s, according to Michael Lodge, secretary-general of the ISA, who spoke…

Following Sales Cut Of Its PSS, Sony Drops By $10 Billion; But Bigger Trouble  Is Games Margin At Near Decade Low

Last week, Sony’s shares saw a value loss of about $10 billion when the Japanese electronics giant reduced its sales projections for the PlayStation 5, its flagship platform, for the upcoming fiscal year. Analysts said that a greater concern for the company is its diminishing margins in its core gaming industry, adding to their already high…

Focus Is On Consumers’ Purchasing Power As Walmart Begins The Retail Earnings Season

When US retailer Walmart Inc. releases its earnings on Tuesday, it is anticipated to adopt a cautious stance for 2024. Walmart most likely had a record-breaking holiday season, but many Americans are still burdened by inflation and their high cost of living. Increased rental costs caused U.S. consumer prices to rise more than anticipated in…

To Reduce Risk, HSBC Will Strengthen Its Relationship With Hong Kong Subsidiary Hang Seng

HSBC intends to strengthen risk management at its Hong Kong subsidiary Hang Seng Bank as a result of concerns about a possible increase in bad loans in the face of escalating economic challenges and the property sector crisis in China, according to a Reuters reports quoting information from two persons with knowledge of the situation.…