Guangdong provincial government and Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation framework in Guangzhou on Aug. 13. The signing was witnessed by Guangdong Party Secretary Huang Kunming, Deputy Party Secretary and Governor Meng Fanli, and Alibaba Group CEO Wu Yongming. Parties agreed to deepen cooperation through the 15th Five-Year period, targeting artificial intelligence, cloud computing, e-commerce, smart logistics, cultural tourism and travel, and public services, with an emphasis

Ambrey said specialists have boarded the Suezmax tanker Caroline, aground off the Al Hallaniyat Islands on Oman’s southern coast; rescue vessels, aircraft and equipment are en route. Omani state news reported an oil slick of about 390 sq km and said mainland beaches have been contaminated; the government environment agency is monitoring the leak. Monsoon-season seas and weather are expected to hamper salvage and response operations. Waters around the Al Hallaniyat Islands contain coral reefs, fish, nesting sea turtles and sightings of dolphins and whales.

Maersk CEO: We will work with partner Hapag-Lloyd to assess whether to launch the next phase of resuming transits through the Suez Canal.