Wang Yang K&L Gates adds Wang Yang, Dechert’s former China practice head, at its Hong Kong office, strengthening the firm’s cross-border M&A practice. Wang told China Business Law Journal: “I chose Hong Kong because it places me at the centre of the strongest cross-border deal flows in Greater China and the Greater Bay Area, where…
Volvo Cars has been approved to continue importing vehicles with “connected car” technology into the U.S., avoiding a key restriction aimed at blocking Chinese vehicles and components from entering the market. The details: The Swedish automaker, majority owned by China’s Geely Holding, received authorization from the U.S. government to continue selling vehicles in the U.S….
Iran has expanded restrictions on distribution of news content from the country, directing international news outlets to restrict use of their content by Israeli media. A directive issued Tuesday to a group of international news outlets based in Tehran specified mandatory language to be included on “all submitted content, including photos, videos, reports, and other…
BMW is standing firm on its ability to weather U.S. tariffs, maintaining its 2026 guidance after beating profit expectations despite ongoing headwinds. The details: The German automaker’s optimism comes alongside mixed financial results, Reuters reported. BMW reported first-quarter pretax earnings of 2.3 billion euros ($2.70 billion), topping analysts’ expectations of 2.2 billion euros. The company’s…
Growing concerns about Chinese automakers have prompted a bipartisan push to block their entry into the U.S., as President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The details: Sens. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced legislation Wednesday that would ban Chinese vehicles and parts from being imported into the U.S.,…
As World Press Freedom Day on May 3 approaches, press freedom holds steady and strong across the globe – or at least the perception of it does: Nearly two-thirds, or 64%, of adults last year believed the press in their country has “a lot of freedom,” according to a Gallup poll released Thursday. Gallup examined…
Honda is recalibrating its vehicle development strategy to be more competitive while warning of the growing threat posed by Chinese manufacturers and their production processes. First things first: Under the move, thousands of Honda engineers involved in development will become employees of a research and development (R&D) unit aimed at reviving the company’s spirit of…
(Sipa via AP Images) CBS News boss Bari Weiss told staffers they are not putting out enough content that appeals to Americans — while also sharing her strategy to grab more viewers and readers — during an internal town hall meeting on Tuesday. CNN’s Brian Stelter posted her comments on X. Weiss was frank in…
Fox News anchor John Roberts appeared skeptical of part of Kristi Noem’s statement about an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer killing a 37-year-old mom in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Noem, the Department of Homeland Security secretary, asserted that the incident, which claimed the life of a U.S. citizen, who has since been identified as Renee Nicole…
Share Copy Link YouTube/PBD Podcast Viral YouTuber Nick Shirley explained on Wednesday why critics would struggle to take him down following his investigation into alleged child care fraud in Minnesota — boasting, “I don’t drink alcohol, I don’t do drugs, I’m a virgin. I don’t have sex with random girls.” Responding on the PBD Podcast…