China is on track to become the world’s top car exporter this year for the first time ever, Nikkei Asia reported on Friday, citing preliminary data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

Domestic demand for the sector’s products increased by 11.5% year-on-year in 2023 The chemical industry has significantly grown and contributed to the Russian economy in 2023, Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Friday.

The West must redouble its efforts to provide Kiev with military hardware, Britain’s defense secretary has said London will send 200 more missiles to Kiev, the Defense Ministry announced on Friday, following a massive wave of Russian strikes on Ukrainian targets.