Supply chains
Tesla to build Shanghai battery factory
US-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla is to build a new factory in Shanghai, China, to manufacture its megapack lithium-ion…
EU to launch quest for raw materials critical for cleantech
As they debated how to respond to green subsidies in the US Inflation Reduction Act at a summit in Brussels…
Britishvolt collapse shows structural weakness of UK automotive industry
In July 2022, then UK Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said the planned gigafactory at Blyth in Northumberland would be “transformational”…
How central banks could help close the green investment gap
Central banks across the G20 have started raising interest rates to slow down economic activity and curb spiralling inflation caused…
Outsourcing IT set for a comeback in the post-pandemic era
The past two years have undeniably shaken the way people and organisations around the world operate and conduct business. One…
What role could the Panama Canal play in resolving the US warehousing logistics crisis?
Global supply chains have come under enormous pressure since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Goods transportation and storage is…
Why ASML is the most important tech company you’ve never heard of
Dutch semiconductor equipment company ASML’s marketing strapline is: ‘The most important tech company you’ve never heard of’. Such a claim…
Baltic Sea renewables could be key to defending EU from Putin
Nine countries border the Baltic Sea. Eight are in the EU and the ninth is Russia. As the EU’s energy…
How important is an anchor tenant to attracting further FDI to a location?
Securing the right anchor tenant can be hugely lucrative for a country or region’s economy. It not only generates significant…
Despite the uncertainty, digitalisation must be priority for UK businesses
Although a new prime minister has now been selected in the UK, this will bring little stability or reassurance to…