Transport & Logistics
Ford CEO, Trump officials discussed China-US carmaking JVs
These would be structured so that both the Chinese and US partners would share profits and technology, say sources
Chinese automakers’ need for speed comes with a price
Chinese regulators have taken notice of the drawbacks of short R&D cycles
Global EV sales hampered by China, US slowdown in January
GLOBAL EV registrations fell 3 per cent in January as the introduction of a purchase tax and lower EV subsidies in China and policy changes in the US hindered sales, data by consultancy Benchmark Mine...
Mercedes flags more margin pressure ahead, tough road in China
The premium German automaker’s 2025 operating profit misses forecast, down 57%
Airbus wins major order for A350 widebody jets from Air Canada
The purchase agreement, if all rights are exercised, would be valued at about US$3 billion
China bans below-cost car sales to end prolonged price war
Despite Beijing’s efforts to stamp out aggressive discounting, the new year has brought a new round of price cuts
Lufthansa strikes force hundreds of German flight cancellations
Europe’s largest aviation group faces mounting pressure to lift profitability in a crowded market
South Koreans are shunning dangerous shipbuilding jobs envied by Trump
Demand is growing as the industry enjoys a new boom that puts further strains on its workforce
China’s auto sales fall at fastest pace in nearly two years in January
Deals drop 19.5% from the year before to 1.4 million vehicles, the biggest decline since February 2024
AirAsia X unveils Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route, establishing Middle Eastern hub
It marks a return to the British capital more than a decade
