Qatar makes World Cup debut in a controversial tournament of firsts
There have been 21 editions of the men’s World Cup since its inauguration in 1930 butQatar 2022 is set to be a tournament like no other. Since it was announced as the host city almost 12…
The euro is worth less than the dollar for the first time in 20 years
The euro has fallen below the U.S. dollar in value for the first time in 20 years, with the Eurozone currency slipping a few hundredths of a cent below the U.S. dollar on…
Airbus wins US$37b China jet deals in blow to Boeing
Airbus SE won one of its biggest-ever orders for 292 airliners worth more than US$37 billion from four Chinese airlines, a coup for the European manufacturer as it tussles with Boeing Co for…
Racebird: The Futuristic All-Electric Racing Boat
The future is now and the Racebird is here to prove it. A fully electric racing boat was unveiled by Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso, promoters of the E1 Series, to take a…
China Wrecks IPO Plans for High-Flying Education Startups
Stay-at-home tutoring was growing in popularity around the world — particularly in Asia — even before Covid 19 scrapped in-person classes. But it’s in China that the industry has taken on a life…