Tokyo Says Did Not Import Russian Oil in October, Increased LNG Imports by 34.9% Y/Y

UPDATE – Japan Registers Record Foreign Trade Deficit Of $155Bln In 2022 – Finance Ministry

TOKYO (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – 19th January, 2023) Japan has registered a record trade deficit of 19.97 trillion Yen ($155.4 billion) last year, the Japanese Finance Ministry said on Thursday. In particular, Japan‘s exports for January-December 2022 amounted to $764.5 billion, while imports reached $920.1 billion. This figure was the highest since 2014 when…

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Chinese Trade Groups: CHIPS Act and Science Law Hinders Innovation

While the U.S. semiconductor developers and production tools producers welcomed the U.S. CHIPS Act and Science law that will provide subsidies to American chip developers and manufacturers, two Chinese trade associations believe that the legislation hinders innovation, discriminates foreign companies, and intensifies geopolitical tensions.  “The act will intensify the global geopolitical competition in the semiconductor…

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Rebound in Afternoon Trade

Technology stocks returned to positive ground late Friday, with the SPDR Technology Select Sector ETF (XLK) rising 0.1% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index advancing 0.4% this afternoon, reversing an early slide. In company news, Knightscope (KSCP) rose 3.9% after saying an unnamed client will use one of its K5 autonomous security robots at a storage…

South Africa: Special Investigating Unit Welcomes Imprisonment of Former City of Ekurhuleni Officials and Businessman for Fraud, Corruption and Money Laundering

South Africa: Special Investigating Unit Welcomes Imprisonment of Former City of Ekurhuleni Officials and Businessman for Fraud, Corruption and Money Laundering

Two former Ekurhuleni officials, businessman jailed for tender fraud, money laundering and corruption The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the imprisonment of two former City of Ekurhuleni officials and businessman for tender fraud, corruption and money laundering in connection with R21.8 million. Today, the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court sentenced Businessman Velero David to 10 years…

New Hampshire’s 2021 Trade Exports Hit Record-Breaking $6.4 Billion Figures, Up 16.7% Since 2020

New Hampshire’s 2021 Trade Exports Hit Record-Breaking $6.4 Billion Figures, Up 16.7% Since 2020

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, New Hampshire exports hit record-breaking figures of $6.4 billion last year, a 16.7% increase from 2020. Photo courtesy of NH BEA. “We’re proud that New Hampshire companies helped alleviate shortages in the global supply chain in 2021, specifically in essential products like automotive and computer components,” said Taylor Caswell,…

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New Hampshire’s 2021 Trade Exports Hit Record-Breaking $6.4 Billion Figures, Up 16.7% Since 2020

In-demand goods like industrial and electrical machinery saw dramatic growth, while the state reclaimed the #1 spot for exporter of maple syrup nationwide CONCORD, N.H. (PRWEB) April 07, 2022 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, New Hampshire exports hit record-breaking figures of $6.4 billion last year, a 16.7% increase from 2020, announced the New Hampshire…