China at a Crossroads: Historic Investment Decline Amid Record Trade Surplus
China records historic investment decline amid record trade surplus. Beijing pledges support for domestic demand but lacks detailed plans.
Spain Urges EU to Uphold Ban on New Combustion Engine Cars After 2035
Spain urges the EU to keep the ban on new combustion engine car sales after 2035. Brussels’ decision could reshape Europe’s e-mobility path.
Week 50: TOP 10 Transport Events – Strikes, New Arctic Routes, and Energy Shifts
From December 8–15, 2025, large strikes in ports and aviation plus breakthroughs in Arctic shipping routes and Russian LNG deliveries reshaped global supply
Week 50: AI Model Wars, Giant Alliances, and the Rise of Autonomous Agents
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic intensify the AI model race. AAIF alliance, billion-dollar deals, and the agent boom are reshaping the market.
Delhi Imposes Strictest Restrictions Amid Air Quality Crisis at AQI 448
On Saturday, Delhi authorities tightened air pollution measures twice, reaching the highest, Stage IV restrictions after AQI exceeded 448
EU Abandons 2035 Combustion Engine Ban, Introduces 90% Emission Reduction Target
The EU to announce on December 16 a climate policy shift, replacing the 2035 combustion engine ban with a 90% emissions reduction target
UK Youth Turn to Skilled Trades Amid AI Job Fears
More young people in the UK are opting for skilled trades like plumbing and construction over office jobs, citing fears of being replaced by AI. Rising demand for vocational courses in 2024 is confirmed by data from City of Westminster College.
China and South Korea Battle for Next-Gen Solar Supremacy
China and South Korea are locked in a fierce race for next-gen solar dominance. Both nations are investing billions in tandem perovskite-silicon solar cells, breaking new efficiency records. The stakes: the global energy market and climate security.
Americans Take Over the European Rare Earth Metals Market
US defense firms dominated the European rare earth metals market, vital for modern weaponry. Fast deal-making, US government backing, and China’s blockade left European companies behind. The EU is still searching for an effective strategy.
Cocoa Prices Surge After Surprise ICCO Forecast Revision
Cocoa prices spiked after the ICCO unexpectedly cut its global surplus forecast. The surge was driven by a wave of short covering and shrinking US port inventories. The 2024/25 season will see the first surplus in years, but the market still remembers last year’s historic deficit.