As global business becomes increasingly digital, African entrepreneurs are designing companies that extend beyond local markets. Tunde Adebayo, CEO of Adebayo Tech Solutions, shares his perspective on structure, scalability, and international positioning. Can you introduce yourself and your business to our readers? My name is Tunde Adebayo, and I lead Adebayo Tech Solutions, a Lagos-based […]
Washington’s approach to China under President Donald Trump’s second term is drawing growing scrutiny, as shifting trade decisions and mixed signals from key agencies fuel concerns that U.S. policy toward Beijing is becoming increasingly unstable. More than a year into his return to office in 2025, Trump’s promise to use aggressive tariffs to reset economic […]
China has significantly intensified its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, seeking to position itself as a stabilising influence amid ongoing regional turmoil that threatens global shipping, energy flows, and supply chains. On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi engaged in high-level discussions with counterparts in Türkiye and Egypt, while Beijing’s top Middle East envoy, […]
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has urged the European Union to adopt a more assertive stance against what he described as unfair trade practices by China, warning that Europe’s industrial base is increasingly under pressure. In a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, De Wever argued that Beijing’s export-driven economic […]
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he intends to postpone his upcoming visit to China by roughly a month due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, originally scheduled for March 31 to April 2, follows their last face-to-face talks in October of the previous year. Speaking […]
In an electrifying start to the 2026 Formula 1 season’s Chinese Grand Prix weekend, George Russell clinched victory in the Sprint race at Shanghai, fending off a fierce challenge from Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The race began with Russell on pole alongside teammate Kimi Antonelli, but it was Hamilton who made a spectacular […]
Canada’s federal government has confirmed that in the first year of its planned China EV import program, vehicles priced below $35,000 will not be required under the quota regulations. The new policy, finalised in March 2026, applies to up to 49,000 China-built electrified vehicles expected to enter the Canadian market over the next 12 months. […]
Aloemed Cosmetics is strengthening its presence in Nigeria’s natural hair care market with a growing line of aloe-based treatment products formulated for African hair types. The company’s product lineup includes hair growth pomade, strengthening shampoo, moisturizing conditioner, strengthening conditioner, and collagen oil. According to Aloemed, the brand was founded after identifying a gap in the […]
Veterinary specialists from the United Kingdom are preparing to travel to China to provide medical care for dogs rescued from the dog meat trade, many of which are suffering from serious injuries. Two orthopaedic veterinarians, Vanessa Waite and Calum Marshall, from The Vet Station, will fly to Harbin in north-east China on 15 March. They […]
Rivian plans to incorporate a lidar sensor into its new R2 crossover later this year, a move that highlights the growing importance of lidar technology in the automotive industry. Lidar, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, uses laser light to map surroundings in high resolution, enabling advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and, eventually, fully autonomous […]
