Japan and Canada Forge EV Battery Alliance
Japan and Canada will sign an agreement next week to enhance electric vehicle battery technology jointly.
September 14, 2023Section
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Central Asia Faces Urgent Glacier Melt Issues
Central Asia is losing its glaciers fast due to climate shifts, but te ice masses are vital for local people.
September 13, 2023
Opinion: India’s Balanced Diplomacy at G20 Amid Global Strife
In the latest news, India recently hosted the G20 summit and emerged as a surprising diplomatic leader with finesse.
September 13, 2023
Worries Over China Drive U.S. Investment Surge
Fears about China's economy are changing global investment trends. A Bank of America survey shows a move towards U.S. stocks.
September 12, 2023
China’s CPI Drop Raises Business Concerns
Amid a summer of dwindling Consumer Price Index (CPI), China confronts growing fears of economic downturn.
September 12, 2023
Putin and Kim Set for Talks in Vladivostok
Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin will meet this Tuesday in Vladivostok. Both countries' state agencies confirmed the event.
September 12, 2023
Economic disparities in China have reached new highs
Economic disparities in China have reached new highs, contradicting President Xi Jinping's goal of "common prosperity."
September 11, 2023
Macron Proposes Third Path in Indo-Pacific with Bangladesh
In the latest news, French President Emmanuel Macron visited Bangladesh to talk about a "third path" in the Indo-Pacific.
September 11, 2023
Biden Says ‘No Crisis’ in U.S.-China Relations
U.S. President Joe Biden said China is altering how trade works but there is no crisis. U.S. doesn't want to...
September 11, 2023