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US says WTO vaccine talks have resulted in compromise outcome
World Trade Organization members have arrived at a compromise on intellectual property rules for Covid-19 vaccines, the Biden administration said.
Japan reveals details of chip, machine-tool ban on Russia
Japan announced details of its export ban on semiconductors, machinery and materials against Russia, as it stays in line with U.S. and EU sanctions intended…
Mercedes prepares for gas shortages in Europe during the fall
Mercedes-Benz AG is readying plans ahead of looming gas shortages in Europe after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked concerns over security of supply.
Russia pressures metals producers to keep domestic prices low
Russia is in talks with metals companies to set prices for domestic clients below market rates for some period, three people familiar with situation said,…
Philippines plans to drop food import taxes to ease inflation
The Philippines plans to cut taxes on food imports to curb broad price pressures, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said Wednesday.
With Russia closed, Kazakh airline faces long slog to Europe
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana pledged to stick with expansion plans despite suffering extreme disruption to its routes and travel times following the invasion of Ukraine.
Shell vies with Adani, Greenko for Actis’s spring energy
Shell Plc is among the final bidders competing to acquire Indian renewable power producer Sprng Energy, people with knowledge of the matter said.
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Solar trade probe poses threat to US projects, developers say
A potential Commerce Department probe of solar imports from Southeast Asia has the potential to freeze investment in the U.S. industry leaders warned Tuesday.
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China’s Covid crackdown sees trucking operations hit by delays
Trucking operations across China are being delayed by more stringent testing requirements for drivers, as local authorities attempt to control new outbreaks of the virus…
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Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubbers employ efficient water cleaning on the world’s largest container vessel
On 28 July 2021, the world’s largest container vessel set sail from Samsung Heavy Industries. Owned by Evergreen Marine Corporation, Ever Ace has two Alfa…