Japanese auto parts makers eye Russian aluminum – Bloomberg
The escalating war in the Middle East has disrupted the aluminum trade, pushing Japanese auto parts makers into talks with Russia’s Rusal Read Full Article at RT.com
New billionaire class emerges in Russia
Forbes has recorded eight newcomers from the agriculture and food industry among Russia’s 155 billionaires in its latest world ranking Read Full Article at RT.com
Anchr raises $5.8M to bring AI-native automation to America’s food supply chain
US startup Anchr raises $5.8 million to build an AI-native operating system for food distributors, aiming to automate purchasing, inventory, sales and finance across the food supply chain. Read more:…
Dragons’ Den success story Piddle Patch wins landmark trademark infringement case
Piddle Patch, the eco-friendly dog toilet brand featured on Dragons’ Den, has won a High Court trademark infringement case against City Doggo Ltd in a ruling that could shape UK…
Volkswagen to slash 50,000 jobs in Germany
Volkswagen has said it will cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 amid plunging profits, high energy costs and US tariffs Read Full Article at RT.com
Anthropic sues US government after being labelled a ‘supply chain risk’ in AI dispute
AI company Anthropic has sued the US government after being labelled a “supply chain risk” following a dispute over military use of its technology and restrictions on autonomous weapons and…
China exports surge despite Trump tariffs as global demand strengthens
China’s exports jumped more than 20% in the first two months of 2026 despite US tariffs, driven by strong global demand for electronics and manufactured goods. Read more: China exports…
More companies paying ransoms as AI-powered cyberattacks intensify
The number of companies paying ransomware demands rose sharply in 2025 as hackers used AI to launch more sophisticated cyberattacks, with payments averaging $296,000. Read more: More companies paying ransoms…
UK job vacancies fall at slower pace as service sector picks up
UK job vacancies fell at a slower pace in February as services sector growth hit a one-year high, raising hopes the labour market downturn may be bottoming out. Read more:…
Small businesses sceptical over tariff refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
US small businesses doubt they will receive refunds after the Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs, potentially freeing $175bn but leaving firms facing legal uncertainty. Read more: Small businesses…