By Zac Macdonald Transport Minister Heidi Alexander has announced a landmark 10-year procurement plan for zero-emission buses, with 60% of the fleet to be built by UK-based manufacturers. The initiative is aimed at bolstering the domestic green transport industry while driving forward the country’s net-zero ambitions. The announcement comes as the Bus Services Bill makes…
By Joan Gibbs( UK) In a landmark ruling on Friday, the UK Supreme Court delivered a significant win for lenders involved in the ongoing car finance scandal, overturning a key Court of Appeal decision and substantially limiting the scale of potential customer compensation. The case revolved around hidden commissions paid to car dealers by lenders,…
By Kenya Akama(Bangkok) Toyota Motor Corporation is ramping up its procurement of Chinese-made auto parts for its Thailand operations, marking a strategic shift to boost cost-efficiency as the Japanese automaker gears up to launch a competitively priced electrified model in 2028. Thailand, which hosts Toyota’s largest production base in Southeast Asia, has become a focal…
Hospitals across Nigeria are bracing for a nationwide shutdown as doctors in government-owned facilities inch closer to launching an indefinite strike. Issued under the umbrella of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), a 21-day ultimatum given to the federal government is nearing expiration, and patients—especially in public hospitals—are gripped with fear over their fate. In Lagos…
In a powerful display of international cooperation, five global leaders convened at a recent high-level forum to announce the launch of the Japan-India Cooperation Initiative for Sustainable Economic Development in Africa. This strategic framework, jointly spearheaded by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and key Indian stakeholders, is aimed at driving inclusive, long-term…
A quiet but profound transformation is sweeping across Europe’s roads. Once dominated by German engineering and Scandinavian electric ingenuity, the continent’s EV market is now being increasingly shaped by a new wave of stylish, affordable, and technologically advanced electric vehicles—from China. Brands like BYD, Xpeng, and NIO are no longer mere curiosities at European motor…
Credit: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters via Gallo Images By Andrew FirminLONDON, Aug 4 2025 (IPS) Rice queues – something once unthinkable – began appearing around May. As the country’s staple food hit record prices, frustrated shoppers found themselves breaking a cultural taboo by switching to rice from South Korea. It was a symbol of how far Japan’s…
The shift towards clean energy, such as solar power, is accelerating globally. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declares fossil fuel era is fading; presses nations for new climate plans before COP30 summit. Credit: UNEP/Reza Shahriar Rahman By Felix Dodds and Chris SpenceSAN FRANCISCO, California / APEX, North Carolina, US, Aug 4 2025 (IPS) There is no…
In a move signaling its growing ambitions in Hong Kong’s telecommunications market, China Mobile—the world’s largest wireless carrier by subscriber base—has acquired a 14.4% stake in HKBN, one of the region’s leading broadband and telecom service providers. The transaction, valued at HK$1.08 billion (approximately $137.58 million), strengthens China Mobile’s position in a market that serves…
Asian stock markets rallied on Monday as investors digested a dismal U.S. jobs report that bolstered expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Optimism around lower borrowing costs helped lift equities across the region, even as concerns linger over the credibility of U.S. economic governance. A wave of “buy-the-dip” sentiment swept through global…
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