Oil prices fall sharply after Iran strikes US base in Qatar
Crude oil prices fell around 7% on Monday, after Iran said it had launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar. Investors appear to take the retaliatory action as being…
Mining and defence industries benefit from Macron’s visit to Indonesia
As French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto this Wednesday in Jakarta, French companies like mining giant Eramet and defence provider Dassault Aviation were hoping to capitalise on…
Congo: Land of riches beset by massive exploitation
Despite its vast mineral wealth, the Democratic Republic of Congo's riches remain elusive to most of its people. Colonialism, rebels and corrupt leaders have perpetuated exploitation and corruption for decades.…
Auf Wiedersehen! Are Germans done with Tesla?
Chinese brand BYD saw more pure electric car registrations in the continent than Elon Musk's EV brand in April, according to new data.…
CATL sees Hong Kong shares jump in world’s biggest IPO this year
Chinese electric vehicle battery maker CATL raised at least $4.6 billion when it debuted on the Hong Kong stock exchange this Tuesday. The firm founded in 2011 is the world's largest producer…
EU needs ‘new markets’ and ‘trade agreements’: Commission Executive Vice-President Séjourné
We speak to French EU Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné, a close associate of President Macron, and one of the Commission’s six Executive Vice-Presidents. He in in charge of a key portfolio: Prosperity and…
United States: Gun manufacturers seek new markets targeting kids
In the United States, gun ownership is a constitutional right. Recently, a federal appeals court overturned a ban on Americans aged 18 to 21 purchasing firearms. Yet, they are the leading cause…
Choose France Summit: Indonesia eyes new markets and strategy to navigade Trump’s trade war
Emmanuel Macron announced a record 20 billion euros worth of new investments at the 8th edition of his flagship "Choose France" investment summit on Monday. More than 200 business leaders attended the…
No, China did not violate Israel’s aid blockade
Users a sharing a series of viral videos on social media, claiming to show Chinese aircrafts dropping aid into Gaza, despite Israel’s aid blockade since March 2. We debunk these claims in…
US – China trade deal: tariffs temporarily lowered from three digits but still remain high
The US and China have agreed to a 90-day truce in their trade war, suspending or cancelling the sky-high tariffs they had imposed on each other's goods since April, but underlying issues…
Qatar orders up to 210 Boeing jets in deal worth $96 billion
As US President Donald Trump continues his diplomatic tour of Gulf states, he has announced a flurry of business deals with Qatar, including a purchase order of up to 210 jets from…