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Risks from unregulated tanker fleet rising, UN shipping chief says
UN shipping chief warns shadow fleet poses rising risks to environment, seafarers amid sanctions on Russia, Iran, Venezuela.
US to ban smart cars containing Chinese tech
The restriction also bans the import of the hardware and software if they are linked to Beijing or Moscow.
Analysis: Russia’s Arctic oil feels the chill from US sanctions
US sanctions disrupt Russia's Arctic oil, stranding supplies and impacting global markets.
Volkswagen deliveries fall in 2024 as electric push slows
The 10-brand group, which includes Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini, sold 9.03 million vehicles last year, down 2.3 per cent from 2023.
IFC says world must urgently streamline green bond ‘taxonomies’
World Bank calls for unified green bond definitions to secure funds for the green transition, amid concerns over US policy shifts.
US aluminium premium shows market sanguine over threat of Trump tariffs on Canada
Despite Trump's tariff threats on Canadian aluminium, U.S. prices show only a modest rise, reflecting market skepticism.
Peru’s niche Bretaña crude oil gains popularity in US
The U.S. Gulf Coast receives its first Bretaña oil cargo this month as refiners seek alternatives to declining Mexican heavy crude.
Biden administration finalizes US crackdown on Chinese vehicles
Biden's administration is finalizing rules that will effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market.
