U.S. Tariffs Hit Asia Hardest, Economic Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has introduced sweeping new tariffs, with the heaviest economic impact expected to fall on Asian countries. Announced on April 2 by President Donald Trump, the policy imposes a 10% tariff on all goods entering … Continue reading U.S. Tariffs Hit Asia Hardest, Economic Concerns
Vietnam Cuts Tariffs on U.S. Goods to Avoid Penalties
HANOI – In a strategic move to ease trade tensions with Washington, Vietnam has announced significant tariff reductions on key U.S. products, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), automobiles, and ethanol. The cuts aim to address concerns over Vietnam’s growing trade … Continue reading Vietnam Cuts Tariffs on U.S. Goods to Avoid Penalties
SungEel: Battery Recycling Project in Germany Cancelled
GERA – A high-profile industrial project in the East German state of Thuringia has failed: South Korean investor SungEel has unexpectedly withdrawn from the region, halting plans to build a state-of-the-art battery recycling facility in Gera. The last-minute decision marks … Continue reading SungEel: Battery Recycling Project in Germany Cancelled
HANNOVER MESSE spotlights artificial intelligence
HANNOVER – Germany’s most internationally renowned industrial trade fair, HANNOVER MESSE, opens its doors on March 31 (until April 4), with this year’s spotlight on artificial intelligence (AI) in industry. The event will showcase how AI technologies can optimize production processes, … Continue reading HANNOVER MESSE spotlights artificial intelligence
Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5
BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced the launch of two new artificial intelligence models, reinforcing its position in the fast-growing AI sector. The company introduced Ernie 4.5, an upgraded foundational model, and Ernie X1, a logic-focused model designed … Continue reading Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5