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  Washington (AFP) April 22, 2025 The United States on Monday announced its intention to impose tariffs of up to 3,521 percent on solar panels from Southeast Asia, a move aimed at countering alleged Chinese subsidies and dumping in the sector. The tariffs on companies from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam will still need to be ratified at a meeting of the International Trade Commission in June. The decision unveiled Monday comes after anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations filed around a year ago by several ... read more |
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South Korea's LG Energy Solution exits from $8.4bn Indonesia projectJakarta (AFP) April 22, 2025 South Korea's LG Energy Solution said Tuesday it had withdrawn from a multibillion-dollar project to build electric batteries in Indonesia, citing a range of issues including the "investment environment". ... more  
British Steel abandons job cut plans after govt rescueLondon (AFP) April 22, 2025 British Steel announced on Tuesday it has halted plans to lay off thousands of workers after the government secured the raw materials necessary to keep Britain's last steelmaking blast furnaces running. ... more  
Climate campaigners praise a cool popeParis (AFP) April 22, 2025 Through magisterial Vatican pronouncements about the dangers posed by the warming planet, Pope Francis gave the Roman Catholic church a voice that influenced climate change talks, experts said. ... more  
China's CATL launches new EV sodium batteryShanghai (AFP) April 21, 2025 Chinese battery giant CATL launched on Monday a new sodium-ion battery it says will restructure the electric car industry, and a new system to combine two battery technologies into one car. ... more |
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X rival Bluesky adds blue checks for trusted accountsSan Francisco (AFP) April 22, 2025 X rival Bluesky on Monday said it was adding blue checks to accounts that have been verified to confirm users are who they claim to be. ... more |
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Aramco and BYD unveil car technology allianceShanghai (AFP) April 21, 2025 Saudi Aramco and the Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD announced Monday an agreement to work together on what they called new-energy vehicle technologies. ... more 
Auto Shanghai showcases new EV era despite tariff speedbumpsShanghai (AFP) April 23, 2025 The world's largest auto expo opened its doors Wednesday in Shanghai, showcasing the new electric world order even as mounting trade barriers risk dampening China's global ambitions. ... more  
China slams 'appeasement' of US as nations rush to secure trade dealsBeijing (AFP) April 21, 2025 China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, vowing countermeasures against those who "appease" Washington in the blistering tariff war as its neighbours rush to secure favourable terms from the White House. ... more 
Chinese EV maker Nio admits Europe expansion challengesShanghai (AFP) April 22, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio said Tuesday it had underestimated the challenges of expanding into Europe, as it said it would launch its sub-brand Firefly on the continent later than initially planned. ... more |
IMF slashes China growth forecasts as trade war deepensBeijing (AFP) April 22, 2025 The IMF said Tuesday it now believed China's economy will only grow by four percent this year, well below Beijing's official target as it fights a mounting trade war with the United States that threatens to hammer the global economy. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Stocks rally as Trump comments ease Fed, China trade fearsHong Kong (AFP) April 23, 2025 Equities rallied with Wall Street on Wednesday after Donald Trump said he had "no intention" of firing the head of the Federal Reserve and that eye-watering tariffs on China would be slashed drastically. ... more
Trump says won't fire Fed chief, signals China tariffs will come downWashington (AFP) April 23, 2025 Donald Trump said Tuesday he had no intention of firing the chair of the US Federal Reserve and signalled a "substantial" lowering of tariffs on China - bringing relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive trade policies. ... more  
Huthis say US strikes on Sanaa kill at least 12Sanaa (AFP) April 21, 2025 Yemen's Huthis said early Monday that US air strikes on Sanaa killed at least 12 people and wounded 34, with a military spokesperson later claiming attacks on US aircraft carriers and Israel. ... more 
Gold hits record, stocks mixed as Trump fuels Fed fearsHong Kong (AFP) April 22, 2025 Bullion hit another record Tuesday while the dollar was steady and equities fluctuated as US President Donald Trump's latest salvo against Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell added fuel to fears about the central bank's independence. ... more |
Oversight board voices concern about Meta nixing fact checksSan Francisco (AFP) April 23, 2025 Independent monitors voiced concern Tuesday that Meta's recent decision to ditch fact checks on their Facebook platform could endanger human rights. ... more 
Trial testimony reveals OpenAI interest in Chrome: reportsNew York (AFP) April 23, 2025 OpenAI is ready to buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell its popular browser as part of antitrust trial, a top executive testified Tuesday, according to media reports. ... more 
China calls on UK, EU to help defend global trade as China says 'door open' to talksBeijing (AFP) April 22, 2025 China's top diplomat on Tuesday called on Britain and the EU to jointly safeguard international trade as Beijing faces a blistering tariff war with Washington. ... more 
Volkswagen unveils its electric counter-offensive in ChinaShanghai (AFP) April 22, 2025 The Volkswagen group on Tuesday unveiled a series of new vehicles and a driver assistance system built "in China for China", which it hopes will help reverse its declining fortunes in the world's largest car market. ... more |
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White House gives update on fight against Houthi 'band of pirates'Washington DC (UPI) Apr 22, 2025 Yemen-based Houthi attacks on shipping and U.S. forces prompted ongoing military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, President Trump told congressional leaders in a March 28 letter. ... more 
Should farms grow crops or harvest solar power MSU research supports bothLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Farmers facing the tough decision of whether to dedicate land to agriculture or solar energy may not have to choose at all, according to new findings from Michigan State University. Research led by ... more
Breakthrough in organic radical crystals boosts solar power-to-electricity techSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Recent innovations in solar thermoelectric generator (STEG) technology have significantly advanced the ability to convert sunlight into electricity, opening up promising applications in areas such a ... more
In US, saving money is top reason to embrace solar powerColumbus OH (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Financial benefits, such as saving on utility payments and avoiding electricity rate hikes, are a key driver of U.S. adults' willingness to consider installing rooftop solar panels or subscribing to ... more |
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Politecnico di Milano explores global potential of agrivoltaics for land use harmonyParis, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 A research team from the Politecnico di Milano has presented new insights into how agrivoltaic systems could resolve growing tensions over land use between agricultural production and solar energy d ... more |
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Mizzou launches design phase for new nuclear research reactorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 The University of Missouri has officially begun work on its cutting-edge research facility, NextGen MURR, with the signing of an initial agreement to design and license the new reactor. This marks t ... more  
RoboBee gains insect-inspired legs for stable landingsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 Harvard's RoboBee, already renowned for its agile aerial maneuvers, has now been equipped with a biologically inspired landing system modeled after the crane fly. Developed by the Harvard Microrob ... more  
Difficult energy transition looms without major EU investment in biomassBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Biomass remains the European Union's primary renewable energy source, yet it often receives less attention than solar or wind in energy transition strategies. New findings from Chalmers University o ... more  
Advanced microelectronics: Why a next-gen semiconductor doesn't fall to piecesAnn Abhor MI (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 A new class of semiconductors that can store information in electric fields could enable computers that run on less power, sensors with quantum precision, and the conversion of signals between elect ... more |
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