European Battery Champion Northvolt Gets Negative Charge
On 31 January 2025, Swedish battery maker Northvolt announced that its co-founder Paolo Cerruti will step down as CEO of
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Tanzania and Burundi Award $2B Contract to Chinese Firms to Design and Build Regional Rail
On 29 January 2025, Tanzania and Burundi announced that the contract to build a regional rail has been awarded to
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Trump’s Intervention at Davos 2025 Centers on ‘Make America Great Again’ Slogan
Although newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump did not travel to Davos, he did intervene via videoconference at the World
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Ramaphosa Outlines South Africa’s Priorities During its G20 Presidency at Davos 2025
South Africa Chairs G20 in 2025 Invited to deliver a ‘special address’ at the World Economic Forum 2025 (#WEF2025) in
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Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang’s Sings Ode to Globalization at Davos 2025
State of Chinese Economy On 21 January 2025, Chinese Vice Premier DING Xuexiang delivered his remarks at the World Economic
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Zijin Locks in Manono Lithium Resources in DRC and Plans Production by 2026
On 10 January 2025, Zijin Mining (SHSE: 601899) announced that it is negotiating with Zangge Mining (SZSE: 000408) for a
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US DoD Blacklists Chinese EV Battery Maker CATL
On 6 January 2025, the US Department of Defense (DoD) placed China Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) on its blacklist on
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Germany Eyes Europe’s Largest Lithium Reserves in Serbia
On 10 December 2024, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Germany for a state visit. As part of the agenda,
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Africa Investment Forum 2024 Signs Up $30B in New Deals
The Africa Investment Forum (#AIF2024) took place under the royal patronage of King Mohammed VI in Rabat, Morocco, from 4
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EU-Mercosur Clinches FTA Despite French Opposition
On 6 December 2024, the EU and Mercosur announced the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (#FTA) in Montevideo. France
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