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China

CATL, APM Terminals Partner to Drive Electrification of Port Equipment, Global Logistics Decarbonization

On June 4, 2025, CATL, a prominent battery manufacturer, entered a strategic partnership with APM Terminals, a division of A.P. Moller - Maersk, to advance the …

Nuclear Reactor

Approval of Westinghouse Test Microreactor Progresses

Westinghouse has received U.S. Department of Energy approval for its eVinci microreactor’s Preliminary Safety Design Report, becoming the first microreact…

Brazil

Brazil’s Poultry Exports Fell in May, Hit by Bird Flu Case

Brazil’s poultry exports saw a significant decline in May compared to last year, government data revealed on Thursday, due to trade restrictions following…

China

China’s Homegrown C919 Completes First Commercial Flight to a Regional Airport in Henan Province

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, China Southern Airlines operated its first commercial flight using the domestically developed C919 aircraft on the Guangzhou to Nany…

Wave Energy

Eco Wave Power Secures Grid Access for 1MW Wave Energy Project in Porto

Eco Wave Power Global AB has achieved a significant milestone in its inaugural Portuguese project by paying half of the grid connection fee for a planned 1MW wa…

Philippines

To Diversify Rice Imports, Philippines Turns to India and Thailand

Vietnam continues to lead as the primary supplier of rice to the Philippines, contributing nearly 90% of the country’s rice imports. Despite initiatives t…

China

COSCO Launches MPP Fleet Push With up to 30 Newbuilds

COSCO Shipping Bulk, a major division of China’s COSCO Shipping, has launched an ambitious newbuilding program focused on the multipurpose vessel (MPV) segment…

Electric Vehicles

PHEVs Drive New Overseas Surge | Top 10 Destination Countries by BYD’s Passenger Vehicle Exports in Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, BYD, a leading Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, significantly expanded its overseas presence, driven by its plug-in …

Germany

ONE Commits to Purchase Shore Power at Hamburg Port

Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Germany’s Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) have signed an agreement to implement shore power supply for contai…

Natural Gas

Canada’s Propane Exports Soar 9.2% in 2024 as Gas Output Grew

Canada’s Propane Exports Soar 9.2% in 2024 as Gas Output GrewOn Wednesday, the Canada Energy Regulator reported a notable increase in Canadian propane and…

United States

Trump Administration May Rescind $4 Billion for California High-Speed Rail Project

On Wednesday, the U.S. Transportation Department released a 315-page Federal Railroad Administration report highlighting concerns about California’s High-…

China

Chinese Demand for Soybeans Drops in 2025

China, the world’s largest soybean importer, has shown a reduced demand for soybeans in 2025, relying heavily on imports from the United States and Brazil…

Electric Vehicles

IM Motors Puts IM LS7 Flagship SUV Onto Mexican Market

IM Motors, a premium electric vehicle brand supported by SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and Zhangjiang High-Tech, announced on June 2 that its flagship midsize inte…

LNG

$28 Billion LNG Export Project Breaks Ground in Louisiana

Venture Global, a U.S.-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer, has begun site work for its CP2 LNG export project in Louisiana, marking its third facility i…

Metal

Global Alarms Rise as China’s Critical Mineral Export Curbs Takes Hold

Global automakers expressed concerns on Tuesday over China's restrictions on critical mineral exports, warning that the curbs could disrupt production and l…