China’s 2019 annual crude imports set record for 17th year

China’s crude oil imports in 2019 surged 9.5% from a year earlier, setting a record for a 17th straight year, as demand growth from new refineries built last year propelled purchases by the world’s biggest importer, data showed on Tuesday. Press Release Distribution Service

Cynthia Nixon to Direct Groundbreaking Lesbian Play on Broadway

The production, “Last Summer at Bluefish Cove” by Jane Chambers, is backed by producers including Ellen DeGeneres and Lily Tomlin. Press Release Distribution Service

China posts strong December exports as world awaits Sino-U.S. trade deal signing

China’s exports rose for the first time in five months in December and by more than expected, signaling a modest recovery in demand as Beijing and Washington agreed to defuse their prolonged trade war. Press Release Distribution Service

Ryanair says could start getting Boeing 737 MAX by April

Ryanair could receive its first deliveries of up to 10 grounded 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing by April, Chief Marketing Officer Kenny Jacobs said on Tuesday, but cautioned the timing was dependent on regulators. Press Release Distribution Service

With Demand Rising, Airlines Add Flights to India

More companies are setting up shop in the country, and more Indians who live elsewhere are returning to visit. Plus, tourism is growing. Press Release Distribution Service

Lyft forms advisory council to improve platform safety

Lyft Inc is putting together a council of experts to advise the ride-hailing company on its safety initiatives for riders and drivers, it said in a blog post on Tuesday. Press Release Distribution Service

Renault, Nissan say alliance not headed for break-up

Shares in Renault recovered some lost ground on Tuesday after the French carmaker and its Japanese partner Nissan Motor rejected media reports that their alliance was in danger of being dissolved. Press Release Distribution Service

BlackRock takes tougher stance on climate after activist heat

BlackRock Chief Executive Larry Fink has warned company boards to step up efforts to tackle climate change, marking a significant shift in the public stance of the world’s biggest investment manager amid mounting concerns about global warming. Press Release Distribution Service

Ford invests $82 million to expand Vietnamese plant

Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday it is investing $82 million to expand its plant in northern Vietnam to boost production capacity. Press Release Distribution Service

UK’s Johnson says Huawei critics need to suggest alternatives

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said those opposed to the use of equipment made by China’s Huawei in the UK’s new 5G networks need to say what alternative technology should be used instead. Press Release Distribution Service

Rally hits the buffers ahead of U.S.-China trade deal

Europe’s markets were struck by a bout of weakness on Tuesday, as traders cashed in on recent record highs and waited for a long-awaited U.S.-China trade deal and the first flurries of the Wall Street earnings season. Press Release Distribution Service

China to ramp up U.S. car, aircraft, energy purchases in trade deal: source

China has pledged to buy almost $80 billion of additional manufactured goods from the United States over the next two years as part of a trade war truce, according to a source, Press Release Distribution Service

China December copper imports hit highest since March 2016; annual shipments fall

China’s unwrought copper imports rose 9.1% in December from the previous month to their highest since March 2016, customs data showed on Tuesday, as improving industrial activity and dwindling scrap metal supply lifted demand. Press Release Distribution Service

Ahead of Bezos visit, India antitrust chief says e-commerce firms shouldn’t offer heavy discounts

Big e-commerce firms should not offer steep discounts, must disclose discounting policies and ensure they do not drive brick-and-mortar rivals out of business, India’s antitrust chief said as his commission launched a probe into Amazon.com and Walmart’s Flipkart. Press Release Distribution Service

China’s 2019 iron ore imports rise to second-highest ever

China’s iron ore imports rose 0.47% in 2019 to hover just below their all-time annual peak, fueled by strong demand at steel mills and a second-half recovery in shipments from big miners after disruptions earlier in the year. Press Release Distribution Service

France expects Renault to name new CEO in few days: minister

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday he expected carmaker Renault to name its new chief executive in a few days. Press Release Distribution Service

PolicyScout Launches New Insurance Platform to Lead the Way for…

PolicyScout is combining their insurance and tech backgrounds to push the insurance industry forward. (PRWeb January 13, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/policyscout_launches_new_insurance_platform_to_lead_the_way_for_consumers_to_compare_and_purchase_insurance_online/prweb16826925.htm Press Release Distribution Service

Avitus Group Launches 2020 Business Success Checklist as Business…

Worldwide Business Services Company’s Anticipated New Year Checklist and Year End Recap List Highlight What’s on the Horizon for the Next Decade and Summarize Hot Year End Business Services Topics. (PRWeb January 13, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/avitus_group_launches_2020_business_success_checklist_as_business_owners_ring_in_the_new_year_reflects_on_2019_most_talked_about_business_topics/prweb16807175.htm Press Release Distribution Service

Latest ezAccounting Business Software Bundle Version Accommodates…

2019-2020 ezAccounting bundle version is available until January 31, 2020 to accommodate start up companies. Test drive for 30 days with no cost or obligation at halfpricesoft.com. (PRWeb January 13, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/latest_ezaccounting_business_software_bundle_version_accommodates_start_up_companies/prweb16814849.htm Press Release Distribution Service

CAMELOT rated market leading sourcing strategy consultancy

Analyst ALM confirms outstanding value added for clients. (PRWeb January 13, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/camelot_rated_market_leading_sourcing_strategy_consultancy/prweb16825815.htm Press Release Distribution Service

DHS Awards Blackstone Technology Group a Position on ADaPTS Technical…

(PRWeb January 13, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/dhs_awards_blackstone_technology_group_a_position_on_adapts_technical_services_bpa/prweb16827685.htm Press Release Distribution Service

Cask Recognized in the 2020 Gartner Market Guide for ServiceNow ITSM…

The Company believes its recognition as a Representative Vendor underscores its commitment to the importance of business domain experience in the digital transformation journey (PRWeb January 13, 2020) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/cask_recognized_in_the_2020_gartner_market_guide_for_servicenow_itsm_consulting_implementation_and_managed_services/prweb16828453.htm Press Release Distribution Service

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