Luckin Partners with METS, Appoints Johnson as Nigeria Sales Rep
Luckin Innovation has appointed Amb. Olakunle Johnson as Nigeria sales rep. The partnership with METS aims to drive electric mobility...
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China’s Rare Earth Exports Hit Record Levels in June
China's rare earth export levels surged to the highest since 2009 in June. Exports rose to 7,742 tons, a 60%...
South Africa’s Vehicle Exports to U.S. Plunge Over 80% Amid Trade Tariffs
South Africa's vehicle exports to the U.S. fell over 80% in 2025. New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are...
Chinese Automakers Surpassing Rivals with Innovative Travel Technology
Chinese automakers like BYD and Chery are outpacing rivals globally. Chery modified the Omoda 5 for European conditions in just...
Tug News Roundup: July 11 Highlights Global Design Successes
Recent deliveries include tugs for Australia and Egypt. Polestar Maritime orders two more tugs from Cochin Shipyard. Svitzer expands in...
Oman to Implement First Personal Income Tax in the Gulf Region
Oman is set to be the first Gulf country to introduce personal income tax. The new personal income tax will...
BYD Begins Assembling EVs at New Factory in Brazil
BYD is set to start assembling EVs in Bahia, Brazil. The plant's goal is to produce 50,000 vehicles by 2025....
Japan, South Korea, Malaysia Among 14 Nations Facing Tariffs
Japan and South Korea face 25% tariffs effective August 1. Potential price hikes for cars, electronics, and essential goods. Tariffs...
The New Frontier in Medtech: Navigating China-EU Trade Tensions for Investment Gains
China and EU trade tensions impact medical device supply chains. The EU's International Procurement Instrument will limit Chinese firms' access....
Daimler Truck Plans Senegal Assembly Plant in Tripartite Deal
Daimler Truck plans to build a truck assembly plant in Senegal. The plant is scheduled to begin production in 2026...
