Analysts point to ‘quality issues’ as refineries switch to other suppliers such as Malaysia due to continuing demand for blended crudes.
Lusofonia
High-level talks between China and Portuguese-speaking countries – held up by pandemic and other major events looks set to go ahead in January or February.
Tiny island nation’s exotic brands appeal to China’s growing band of coffee lovers, picking up US$5 million in sales.
Initial auction realises US$8.44 billion as foreign companies up the bidding to get a slice of country’s mobile telephony.
Launched in 2019, and with 22 high definition channels already commissioned, the project is nearing completion.
Vale aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 33 per cent over the next nine years and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Experts predict that investment in high-end agriculture and other businesses is likely to lead a new round of ‘going global’ for Chinese companies.
Research indicates online commerce in the food and beverage industry will grow by more than 8% annually in coming years.
Brazilian producers urge government to resolve impasse as 60% of country’s beef is sold to China.