Following protests, Ecuador’s government has reintroduced fuel subsidies. Japan’s Softbank is reported to be seeking control of office space company WeWork. The challenges in India to widespread use of electric cars.
President Trump expressed optimism over trade negotiations with China. Dyson scraps an ambitious plan for electric vehicles. London’s theater scene sees a boom in new projects.
Will China’s recent olive branch change minds in Congress? The world’s mayors pledge to fight climate change. California’s planned power outages are already costing millions. Homeowners are out about $1 trillion thanks to the GOP tax overhaul.
Rural towns and villages in Britain are being hurt as cash points and bank branches close down. Apple removes a smartphone app Hong Kong protesters have been using to track police after pressure from China.
China offers an olive branch on trade. U.S. shale oil production is seeing little gains. The NBA and the creators of “South Park” enter the fray in Hong Kong.
