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90-meter-deep tunnel being bored for maglev Shinkansen

January 16, 2024 A section of a tunnel for a magnetic-levitation bullet train service that is under construction 90 meters below ground was shown to the media.

India signs agreement to acquires 5 lithium mines in Argentina

January 16, 2024 India signed an agreement to acquire five lithium brine blocks for exploration and development in Argentina.

Sentiment in German automotive industry remains subdued

January 15, 2024 The ifo Business Climate Index for the German automotive industry remained virtually unchanged at a low level in December 2023.

Chief Economists Outlook: More economic uncertainty on horizon

January 15, 2024 Global economic prospects remain subdued and fraught with uncertainty, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook.

Philippines' approved investment projects up 73 pct in 2023

January 15, 2024 The approved investment projects in 2023 amounted to 1.26 trillion pesos (roughly 22.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, 73 percent higher than in 2022, Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) said Sunday.

EIB and BPCE Lease sign €300m financial agreement for the green transition of SMEs and mid-caps in France and Europe

January 15, 2024 The €300 million package is designed to support the green transition of SMEs and mid-caps.

Highlights: January 8, 2024 - January 13, 2024

January 15, 2024 Events of the last week.

Egypt denies reports of suspending navigation in Suez Canal

January 13, 2024 Chairman of Egypt\'s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabie said on Friday that navigation traffic in the canal is regular in both directions.

2,000 new waste management job opportunities in Mbombela, South Africa

January 13, 2024 The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Makhotso Sotyu, has launched the Cleaning and Greening Programme for the City of Mbombela with 2 000 new job opportunities in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

UK economy almost £140 billion smaller because of Brexit, says Sadiq Khan

January 13, 2024 The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, revealed that the cost of Brexit to the UK’s economy is £140billion, according to new analysis.

France buys 42 Rafale jets for more than $5.5 billion

January 12, 2024 France has ordered 42 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation in a deal worth more than €5 billion ($5.5 billion), the Armed Forces Ministry announced Friday.

U.S. oil rig count up 2 to 619

January 12, 2024 Oil rig count on January 12 was 619, which is down 2 rigs.