Latest

Trump tariffs fuel US auto anxiety
Trump tariffs fuel US auto anxiety
Economy
by  AFP

A flood of presidential trade policy announcements has kept US automakers on edge since Donald Trump returned to the White House last month. Auto analysts believe foreign automakers may in the coming months unveil plans to expand or build new factories in the United States.

China winter sports sector zooms along despite climate risk ahead
China winter sports sector zooms along despite climate risk ahead
Economy
by  AFP

Packed slopes, plush turtle butt pads and 11-dollar passes: this is low-cost skiing in China, where winter sports are on a government-greased track to take in a projected $137 billion this year. The cheapest daytime passes at the two-slope ski area cost around $11 for two hours, including gear hire.