Manufacturing
Critical minerals recycling key to energy transitions
The IEA report on recycling critical minerals highlights the importance of this market to the energy transition
InternationalFood sector challenges will outpace agritech adoption
Supply risks, population growth and food production’s environmental unfriendliness create an opportunity for agritech
InternationalCosta Rica’s semiconductor sector holds promise
Costa Rica is looking to replicate the success of its medical devices industry in the semiconductor sector
Costa RicaChina on track for 5% growth but without much momentum
Retail sales picked up in October, which combined with firm industry output and investment keeps 5% GDP growth in sight
ChinaGas supply risks are higher than oil supply risks
Gas prices have risen on supply risks but oil prices remain near USD70 per barrel on successive cuts to demand forecasts
InternationalAlgerian-European trade ties may remain fractious
Algeria has decided to resume trade with Spain, while talks are still likely on the EU-Algerian Association Agreement
AlgeriaOttawa ends port stoppage by forcing a return to work
After a labour dispute halted container traffic at Canada’s two main ports for several days, the government has acted
CanadaSaudi Arabia will move forward with nuclear power
Riyadh is intent on developing nuclear-based power generation to help release oil used in power stations for export
Saudi Arabia
