Author: Isla

ommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/846 of 9 April 2026 has introduced amendments to the safeguard measures in force under Regulation (EU) 2019/159. The regulation includes changes to product classifications under the tariff rate quota (TRQ) system applied to imports of certain steel products into the European Union. Under the current regime covering 26 product categories, a 25% additional customs duty is imposed once the tariff quotas are exceeded. The safeguard measures are scheduled to expire on 30 June 2026. Investigations found that reinforcing steel products classified under CN codes 7214 20 00 and 7214 99 10 have also been imported…

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While on a chef’s training trip to Bangkok, Thailand, Nil Mutluer—London’s most creative, self-taught chef, known for feeding fashion crowds from Miu Miu to beyond—moved through the city one meal at a time. This is her diary. Arrived straight into luxury, fully jet-lagged. Coconut waters, pillow menus, spa immediately. Massage every day, no negotiation. Honestly, do both: one proper hotel situation and then a random massage in the middle of the day. The markets here are actually insane. 24-hour energy. Always moving, always cooking. Nothing is staged, but everything looks perfect. Chefs are obsessed with mise en place on a…

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Easter Sale – 70% Off TipRanksBaWang International (Group) Holding Limited ( (HK:1338) ) has issued an update. BaWang International has entered into a new five-year lease for production facilities, offices, warehouses and staff dormitories at its Bawang Industrial Complex in Guangzhou, covering 37,997.7 square metres from July 2026 to June 2031. Under IFRS 16, the lease will be recognised as a right-of-use asset and lease liability valued at about RMB32.6 million, with monthly rent set at RMB607,963.2, below an independently assessed fair market rent of RMB690,000. Because the lessor Guangzhou Bawang is ultimately controlled by the company’s chairman and chief…

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Runaya Metsource, an Indian sustainable manufacturing company that specialises in resource recovery and green aluminium production, which is by Vedanta, on Thursday announced its achievement in developing green, spherical gas-atomised aluminium powder at its facility in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The project has been initiated in collaboration with Eckart, a firm that develops, produces and distributes metallic effects and pearlescent pigments in powder.{alcircleadd} Currently, the facility is deemed to produce aluminium powder with the focus of fostering a sustainable and integrated value chain. With this project, the firm aims to cut down on imports and then further boost different industrial sectors like…

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Dhanusha is a Chief Reporter at Gulf News in Dubai, with her finger firmly on the pulse of UAE, regional, and global aviation. She dives deep into how airlines and airports operate, expand, and embrace the latest tech. Known for her sharp eye for detail, Dhanusha makes complex topics like new aircraft, evolving travel trends, and aviation regulations easy to grasp. Lately, she’s especially fascinated by the world of eVTOLs and flying cars. With nearly two decades in journalism, Dhanusha’s covered a wide range, from health and education to the pandemic, local transport, and technology. When she’s not tracking what’s…

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Jakarta (ANTARA) – Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that rising energy consumption, particularly of fossil fuels, has prompted the Indonesian government to accelerate the development of the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem as part of its clean energy transition.He noted that the measures include strengthening the industry, expanding supporting infrastructure, and providing incentives to boost EV adoption in an integrated manner while enhancing national energy self-sufficiency.According to an official press release on Friday, the government is focusing on building an integrated EV ecosystem to ensure broader and more effective implementation.“We are accelerating the adoption of clean and renewable…

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Employees work on a motorcycle assembly line in Chongqing on April 1. HUANG WEI/XINHUA China”s motorcycle industry has reached a significant milestone, demonstrating its core strength to compete with leading global brands. This was vividly demonstrated recently when Chongqing-based motorcycle startup Zxmoto clinched a historic victory in the Portuguese leg of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship. This marks the first-ever race win for a Chinese manufacturer in the Supersport class, breaking the long-standing dominance of Italian giants like Ducati, and Japanese giants like Yamaha and Kawasaki. The championship, known for its use of production-based motorcycles, serves as a key…

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China’s tobacco and alcohol shops once sat at the centre of the country’s wine and spirits distribution network. For years, these neighbourhood stores served as the primary sales channel for baijiu and wine. Many leveraged strong government and business connections, allowing imported wines to flow into bulk purchasing channels and be rapidly absorbed through corporate banquets, gifting occasions, and holiday consumption. At the same time, their deep roots in local communities gave them a steady retail function. At their peak, many of China’s leading wine importers including state owned C&D and COFCO’s Wine and Wine built their businesses on this…

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The Saudi Arabia baby healthcare products market size reached USD 1,352.9 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2,905.4 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.86% during 2026-2034. The market is driven by an improved birth rate, rising awareness about product safety and quality, growing preference for certified and branded products. Government regulations ensuring safe and high-quality baby healthcare products are also enabling families to invest in premium baby products. Saudi Arabia’s baby healthcare products sector has quietly become one of the most compelling growth stories in the Middle East. Fueled…

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