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  Beijing (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Chinese carmaker BYD saw a surge in revenue last year, a stock filing showed Monday, surpassing the $100 billion mark and beating rival Tesla as the electric vehicle giant accelerates its overseas expansion. The Shenzhen-based firm has emerged in recent years as the clear leader in China's highly competitive EV market, which is the largest in the world. It is also increasingly seeking new growth channels abroad, vowing to conquer the European market with a new compact electric model and super-fa ... read more |
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Trump to impose sharp tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oilWashington (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 US President Donald Trump announced Monday steep tariffs on imports from countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas, a punitive measure that could hit China and India, among others, and sow fresh global trade uncertainty. ... more  
Space Solar teams with MagDrive to boost in-orbit solar power systemsLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 Space Solar, a leading force in the field of space-based solar power (SBSP), has formed a strategic alliance with UK propulsion technology company Magdrive to enhance the deployment of large-scale i ... more  
China says Canada 'seriously damaging' interests in trade spatBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 China on Tuesday accused Canada of "seriously damaging" its interests, defending its tariffs against the country after Ottawa launched a dispute against Beijing at the World Trade Organization. ... more  
FSU researchers part of TESSERACT's hunt for dark matterTallahassee, FL (SPX) Mar 25, 2025 For decades, people have been trying to directly detect dark matter: the missing mass in our universe. Now, research from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is making possible a new, super-sensitiv ... more |
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Planet selected to support California emissions tracking program with satellite dataLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a prominent supplier of Earth observation data, has been named the lead subcontractor under California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Satellite Data Purchase Program (SDPP) ... more |
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Retrofits deliver major progress in reducing aircraft noiseBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 25, 2025 Aircraft noise continues to impact communities near airports, but researchers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have made important strides in mitigating this problem. As part of the Low Noise AT ... more 
China slams US 'interference' in Venezuela over Trump oil tariff threatBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 China on Tuesday accused the United States of "interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs" after President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on imports from countries that bought oil and gas from the South American nation. ... more 
China releases five detained staff from US due diligence firm: companyBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 China has released five local employees of an American due diligence firm detained more than two years ago during a crackdown on foreign consultancies with multinational links, the company said Tuesday. ... more 
Markets mixed as traders struggle to match Wall St rallyHong Kong (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 Equities diverged Tuesday, as investors struggled to extend Wall Street's rally despite easing fears over Donald Trump's planned tariffs, while traders were also looking ahead to the release of key US inflation data. ... more |
Brazil chief Raoni says will challenge Lula on Amazon oil project: AFP interviewPeixoto De Azevedo, Brazil (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Brazilian environmental campaigner and tribal leader Raoni Metuktire is pitting himself against the government to stop plans for an oil mega-project at the mouth of the Amazon river. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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AstraZeneca unveils China investment despite ex boss detentionLondon (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Friday announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in China, despite the detention there of its former head of operations over alleged illegal activity. ... more  
China says seeking to deepen ties with France in 'turbulent' worldBeijing (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 China said Monday it hopes an upcoming visit by the French foreign minister would see the countries deepen cooperation in a world facing "turbulence and transformation". ... more 
France's Dassault says upping Rafale warplane outputParis (AFP) Mar 23, 2025 France's Dassault Aviation is looking to ramp up production of its Rafale combat planes, its CEO said on Sunday, after President Emmanuel Macron said the country would increase orders. ... more  
ReArm Europe? EU re-thinks name after objections; Germany approves 3 bn euros in new Ukraine military aidBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 The EU may be scrambling to boost its defences in the face of Russia and unpredictable US President Donald Trump - but low-spending Spain and Italy insist Brussels avoids saying "rearm". ... more |
 
44 people on trial in Vietnam over illegal sand miningHanoi (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 More than 40 people went on trial in Vietnam Monday over illegal sand mining in the Mekong Delta, state media said, as concern mounts over the environmental impact of overexploitation. ... more  
Venezuela cuts public sector work week due to droughtCaracas (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Venezuela will cut the public sector work week to three half-days, the government said Sunday, after low water levels began to threaten hydroelectric power generation. ... more  
Pixxel satellites deliver groundbreaking hyperspectral imaging milestoneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Pixxel, a leader in hyperspectral imaging technology, has announced a major advancement in Earth observation as its trio of Firefly satellites has captured and transmitted their inaugural 'First Lig ... more 
Markets fluctuate as traders prepare for 'Liberation Day'Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Equity markets were mixed on Monday as worries about fresh US tariffs pencilled in for next week were tempered by a report that Donald Trump was considering a more targeted approach. ... more |
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Asian markets fluctuate as traders prepare for 'Liberation Day'Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Asian markets were mixed on Monday as the White House prepares to impose tariffs on key trading partners next week that many fear could deal a painful blow to the global economy. ... more 
Brazil's Lula to build trade ties on Japan state visitTokyo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Brazil's president starts a four-day state visit to Japan on Monday, accompanied by a 100-strong business delegation as US tariffs push the countries to nurture trade ties elsewhere. ... more  
Does 'vibe coding' make everyone a programmer?New York (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Can a complete tech novice create a website using everyday language on ChatGPT? ... more 
China says to pursue 'correct' path of globalisation as trade woes mountBeijing (AFP) Mar 23, 2025 China's number two leader told a gathering of business executives in Beijing on Sunday that the country would pursue economic globalisation despite "fragmentation", a thinly veiled reference to trade turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump. ... more |
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Ecuador ministry says new Amazon fuel leak an 'attack'Quito (AFP) Mar 22, 2025 Ecuador found a new leak in a fuel pipeline in the Amazon region on Saturday and dubbed it an "attack," days after another spill affected hundreds of thousands of people. ... more |
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Pro-Trump US senator meets Chinese vice premierBeijing (AFP) Mar 22, 2025 US Senator Steve Daines on Saturday met China's Vice Premier He Lifeng, who "firmly" criticised Washington's economic policy while appealing for dialogue in talks with the staunch supporter of Republican President Donald Trump. ... more  
Prospect of copper mine reopening revives tensions in PanamaDonoso, Panama (AFP) Mar 22, 2025 Piles of copper concentrate from a Canadian-owned mine closed by the Panama courts in 2023 sit on the shores of the Caribbean Sea and are now approved for export, to the dismay of environmentalists. ... more 
EU tariffs not a deterrent, says Chinese EV maker XPengHong Kong (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng said Friday that European Union tariffs on EVs made in China have had a "large economic impact" but will not deter the firm's plans to tap European markets. ... more 
Trump's call for AI deregulation gets strong backing from Big TechWashington (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 Major tech firms are pushing the administration of President Donald Trump to loosen rules on building artificial intelligence, arguing it is the only way to maintain a US edge and compete with China. ... more |
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