Euro zone August business activity surprisingly strong, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity showed surprising strength in August despite firms raising prices, a survey showed, potentially weakening expectations for…
French economy gets boost in August from Olympics, PMI shows
France’s economy benefited in August from a pick-up in business due to the Olympic Games as a sharp upswing in…
Eurozone wage growth drops drastically, paving the way for a September cut
While economic activity has remained sluggish and forecasts have moved in the right direction, the European Central Bank has remained…
ECB minutes keep door open for a September cut without any pre-commitment
Remember that at the July meeting, ECB President Christine Lagarde sounded more cautious regarding next steps for the central bank…
Gazprom to send 42.4 mcm of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Thursday
Russian gas producer Gazprom GAZP.MM said it would send 42.4 million cubic metres (mcm) of gas to Europe via Ukraine…
Passed the peak? China’s crude oil imports trend down: Russell
Is it time to ask whether China’s crude oil imports have peaked? The world’s biggest oil importer brought in record…
India’s silver imports to double on demand for solar, investment
India’s silver imports are on course to nearly double this year due to rising demand from solar panel and electronics…
Owner options on firefighting foams running dry
At a time of heightened alertness to ship fires, key chemicals in the foams used to put them out are…
Case Study: Enhancing maritime safety and efficiency with advanced technology – the ICE-SAR experience
Introduction The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICESAR) is a volunteer organisation dedicated to search and rescue (SAR) operations…
Pixels of Progress: A granular look at Vietnam’s development journey
Looking beneath national averages to uncover a pixelated view of Vietnam over the past two decades could bring clarity to…