Oil prices stabilize as U.S. tariffs and OPEC+ plans weigh on markets

Brent futures rise by 0.4% to $69.58 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increases by 0.5% to $66.63

EU prosecutors charge Greek livestock farmers over 2.9 million euros fraud

The suspects, numbering around 100, falsely claim ownership or lease agreements for pastureland they do not own or lease

China raises grain production target to 700 million metric tons

China aims to stabilize sugar, cotton, and rubber production while refining grain pricing and introducing minimum prices for rice and wheat

Trump grants one-month exemption on tariffs for automakers

The reprieve eases concerns for automakers that rely on cross-border production

Musk proposes privatization of U.S. Postal Service and national rail service

Musk argues that any government service that can be privatized should be

China submits revised request to WTO over U.S. tariffs

If no resolution is reached within 60 days, China may request adjudication by the WTO’s dispute settlement body

U.S. oil exports to India reach two-year high

The U.S. exports 357,000 bpd of crude to India in February, up from 221,000 bpd last year

UAE non-oil business sector maintains steady growth in February, PMI shows

DUBAI: The UAE’s non-oil private sector growth in activity held steady in February driven by strong demand and output, a survey showed...

DeepSeek, AI model a transformative approach to global innovation,” Says Zhou Hongyi

BEIJING: In the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI), open-source models are emerging as a powerful catalyst for technological democratization and...

EU plans law fair vehicle data access for insurers and leasing companies

The data includes information on driving habits, fuel consumption, and tyre wear

Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat urge Australia to reconsider YouTube’s social media exemption

The exemption allows YouTube to remain accessible to children through family accounts with parental supervision rights

Tesla offers RMB 8,000 insurance subsidy for Model 3 buyers in China

Tesla China’s total sales reach 93,926 vehicles in January-February 2025, down 28.74% from 131,812 units in 2024

Trump to launch new White House office focused on shipbuilding

Offering tax incentives for commercial and military shipyards, the initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign production

New Zealand central bank governor Adrian Orr resigns

The sudden resignation raises questions about the future of New Zealand’s monetary policy amid post-pandemic recovery

South Korea to invest $34 billion in semiconductors, AI, and EV batteries

The government plans to provide low-interest loans and equity investments to companies, regardless of their size, in strategic sectors