The British government on Monday launched a club of 20 of the country’s largest pension funds in an effort to drum up more coordinated backing for local infrastructure and businesses, part of a wider drive to stimulate private investment and speed up economic growth. The ‘Sterling 20’ initiative includes money managers Legal & General, Aviva…
AsianInvestor (AI): Headlines this year have focused on tariffs, geopolitics and volatility. How are Asian markets holding up through it all? Vikas Pershad (VP): What is interesting is not just the market performance. It is the way investors have reacted. Take Korea and Taiwan, for example. These markets have historically been sensitive to global uncertainty and…
China now has two ways to sell electric cars in the Chile EV market without an import tax. Besides the China–Chile trade deal, Chile said EVs (electric vehicles) made in Indonesia can also enter at 0% under IC-CEPA (Indonesia–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement). After Santiago’s nod, Indonesia’s carmakers’ group says … Source link
Australia’s electric vehicle market is booming, but scratch the surface and there are still big roadblocks ahead. At a recent EV show in Melbourne, shiny new models and bold branding painted a picture of progress — yet behind the scenes, questions remained about affordability, infrastructure, and looming tax changes that could slow the momentum. “Next…
Ham, hot dogs, and other processed red meats are increasingly linked to health problems. Eating processed meat regularly may raise the odds of developing dementia, cancer, and heart disease. Studies suggest switching to foods like beans and fish instead helps improve longevity and health. Bacon, ham, and sausage could be shaving healthy years off your…