Collapse in demand presents lines with a huge challenge, while Maersk is the loser from break-up of alliance with MSC, says veteran analyst
Yellen focuses on energy transition in South Africa visit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has discussed South Africa’s transition from its heavy reliance on coal to greener energy sources during talks with the country’s finance minister.
Russia launches deadly barrage of missiles at Kyiv
Ukrainian officials see assault as Moscow’s furious response to the news that the US and Germany are sending tanks to help Kyiv fight Russia’s invasion
M and S chairman says UK Government’s ‘baffling’ post-Brexit plans will wreck trade
Archie Norman also urged the Foreign Secretary during talks with the EU not to consider separate labelling for goods sold in Northern Ireland.
Yahoo Overtakes DHL As Most Impersonated Brand in Q4 2022
Security researchers at Check Point have revealed that Yahoo knocked DHL off the top spot as the most imitated brand in the last quarter of 2022, now responsible for 20% of all phishing attempts recorded in the wild.
Cash-strapped Pakistan’s rupee plunges amid talks with IMF
Pakistan is seeking a crucial instalment of 1.1 billion US dollars (£890 million) from the fund to avoid default.
Western Tank Deliveries ‘Direct Involvement’ In Ukraine Conflict: Russia
The Kremlin said Thursday that a decision by Western countries to supply Ukraine with modern tanks meant that they were party to the conflict, after Berlin and Washington approved the weapons for Kyiv.
India’s 74th Republic Day celebrations
Tens of thousands gather to watch the celebrations on a newly-revamped ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi.
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 18.3% YoY to 300.3M in Q4 2022, the largest ever drop in a quarter; Apple dropped 14.9%, Samsung 15.6%, and Xiaomi 26.3% (IDC)
IDC:
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 18.3% YoY to 300.3M in Q4 2022, the largest ever drop in a quarter; Apple dropped 14.9%, Samsung 15.6%, and Xiaomi 26.3% — Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 18.3% year over year to …
Demand can handle the orderbook, says car carrier boss Leif Hoegh
A lost generation of investment is facing a revolution in the personal car market, so the car carrier boom is not over yet, believes Leif Hoegh