International

Friday, October 12th 2018 - 09:05 UTC
Chile wants lithium traded on the London Metals Exchange

Chile has called for lithium to be traded on the London Metals Exchange to provide greater “clarity” about its value, mining minister Baldo Prokurica said. At present, lithium producers negotiate contracts with buyers but the terms of the deals are not made public. Critics say this lack of clarity has a chilling effect on potential new investment in the market since the metal’s value cannot be precisely measured.
Friday, October 12th 2018 - 08:47 UTC
International condemnation of Venezuelan government over suspicious death of elected councilor

Questions and condemnation of Venezuela's leadership poured in this week following the suspicious death of an opposition councilman and activist who authorities say evaded justice by throwing himself from the 10th floor of political police headquarters' building.
Friday, October 12th 2018 - 08:38 UTC
A no-deal Brexit a “disaster” for Spain's tourism industry

A no-deal Brexit would be “a disaster” for Spain, the country’s UK tourism chief has warned. Javier Pinanes, director of Spain’s tourist office in London, acknowledged that travel disruption caused by the UK and the European Union failing to negotiate an agreement would be “a really big problem”.
Friday, October 12th 2018 - 08:29 UTC
UK cabinet ministers concerned about potential compromises with EU over Brexit

UK government cabinet ministers raised concerns about potential compromises with the EU over Brexit at a No 10 meeting on Thursday. According to London media reports Liam Fox, Michael Gove and Dominic Raab expressed concern the whole of the UK could remain in the customs union for an open-ended period.
Friday, October 12th 2018 - 02:04 UTC
Falklands’ government and fishing industry seek support in Galicia

A delegation from the Falkland Islands government was last week in Vigo, Spain to support Falklands Fishing Company Association (FIFCA) members attending the Conxemar Seafood Exhibition and to reinforce the Falkland Islands case during Brexit negotiations.
Thursday, October 11th 2018 - 15:03 UTC
Malaysia to join list of countries that have abolished death penalty

Malaysia's government has pledged to amend the law and abolish capital punishment. It will also halt all pending executions, it was reported.
Thursday, October 11th 2018 - 08:54 UTC
International tourism industry remains robust with 6% increase in first six months of 2018

According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest barometer, international tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017. All world regions enjoyed robust growth in tourist arrivals in January-June 2018. The increase was fueled by strong demand from major source markets, supported by an upswing in the global economy. It comes after record year-round growth of 7% in 2017.
Thursday, October 11th 2018 - 08:31 UTC
World Bank unveils “Human Capital Index”: Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong top of the list

The World Bank Group unveiled a new system on Thursday to rank countries based on their success in developing human capital, an effort to prod governments to invest more effectively in education and healthcare.
Thursday, October 11th 2018 - 08:23 UTC
US charges Chinese spy for economic espionage and stealing aviation secrets

United States Justice Department said on Wednesday it had arrested and indicted a spy for China’s Ministry of State Security on charges of economic espionage and attempting to steal trade secrets from several U.S. aviation and aerospace companies.
Wednesday, October 10th 2018 - 17:04 UTC
Oil Price Rally Boosts Electric Car Sales

Tesla's competition is about to get more crowded next year with many legacy automakers and luxury brands launching a record number of battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.