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Tesla’s China sales hit record high in 2024, bucking global decline
In 2024, Tesla delivered 36.7% of its cars to customers in China.
U.S. LNG exports soar in December, lifting full-year growth by 4.5%
U.S. LNG exports hit near-record 8.5 MT in December, boosting 2024 shipments 4.5 per cent amid new plant startups, LSEG reports.
Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine’s gas transit ‘sabotage’, says Fico
Slovakia mulls cutting electricity to Ukraine and reducing aid after gas transit halts, citing 500 million euros in potential losses.
China proposes further export curbs on battery, critical minerals tech
The restrictions could hinder the overseas expansion plans of major Chinese battery makers.
Chinese electric vehicles gain market share in Norway
Wealthy Norway is far ahead of most countries in the switch to electric vehicles, and has not imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs.
Russian gas era in Europe ends as Ukraine stops transit
Russia has halted gas exports to Europe via Ukraine as the transit deal expired on January 1, 2025, ending a decade-long route.
End of Russian gas via Ukraine sparks unease in eastern Europe
Ukraine has halted Russian gas transit to Europe, prompting Moldova's state of emergency and Slovakia's threats of retaliation.
Cocoa tops global commodities rally for 2nd year, steel ingredients struggle on China demand
Cocoa and coffee prices surged in 2024 due to global supply deficits, while steel-making coal struggled amid China's slow growth.
