Nokian Tyres of Finland made 80 percent of its tires in Russia, where energy was cheap. After losing billions, it prioritized political security over business efficiency.
Tag: International Relations
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Scientists Say Fukushima Water Is Safe. The Public Isn’t Buying It.
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s final report declared the treated water from the destroyed nuclear plant had met its safety standards. Critics continue to demand more transparency.
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Putin, Xi and Modi Meet for Shanghai Summit, Each Focused on Own Issues
At a virtual summit meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the leaders of Russia, China and India each focused on their own driving issues.
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Yellen’s China Visit Aims to Ease Tensions Amid Deep Divisions
Mutual skepticism between the United States and China over a wide range of economic and security issues has festered in recent years.
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Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent
Russia is incubating a cottage industry of new digital surveillance tools to suppress domestic opposition to the war in Ukraine. The tech may also be sold overseas.