U.S. fines on Chinese freight ships threaten business
Niche ocean carrier Atlantic Container Line is warning the fines the U.S. government is considering hitting Chinese-built freight vessels with would force it to leave […]
Transportation and shipping
Taiwan pledges to communicate and invest more in the US after Trump tariff threats
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Friday he would communicate more with the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s concerns over the chip industry […]
Lineage begins trading in stock market’s largest IPO of 2024
Lineage, the largest temperature-controlled warehouse real estate investment trust (REIT) in the world, rose by as much as 5% in its Nasdaq Stock Market debut […]
Afghanistan has been through everything. Now it wants to dust off its postal service and modernize
KABUL, Afghanistan — In parts of Afghanistan where there are no street names or house numbers, utility companies and their customers have adopted a creative […]
Red Sea battle expands with EU stepping up its efforts against Houthis
The battle for the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea has expanded with the entrance of a European Commission naval defense effort in the […]
Japan’s trade deficit dwindles as exports continue to grow
TOKYO — Japan’s exports grew nearly 12% in January as shipments jumped in vehicles, auto parts and machinery, according to government data Wednesday. That helped […]
Japan’s trade deficit dwindles as exports continue to grow
TOKYO — Japan’s exports grew nearly 12% in January as shipments jumped in vehicles, auto parts and machinery, according to government data Wednesday. That helped […]
Mexico will likely elect a woman as its next president, but money to govern is already being spent
MEXICO CITY — MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is almost certain to elect its first female president in June — both leading candidates are women […]
Conflict in the Middle East is affecting a key energy lifeline for Europe. How big is the risk?
FRANKFURT, Germany — Missiles and drones are flying in the Red Sea, disrupting one of the world’s key trade arteries and a chokepoint for energy […]
Somali pirates are back on the attack at a level not seen in years
PUNTLAND, SOMALIA – JANUARY 29: Puntland Maritime Police Forces (PMPF) are patrolling against the recently increasing pirate attacks off the coast in Puntland, Somalia on […]