Apple’s weakening dominance in profits is partially due to the popularity of its cheaper models, as well as the stronger performance of rivals. “This is the first time the cumulative profits of Chinese brands crossed US$1.5 billion in a single quarter,” said Counterpoint associate director Tarun Patha. “Usually all the profits have been shared by just two brands – Samsung and Apple – however, Chinese brands have made inroads here.” Source South China Morning Post
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is in Moscow for an official visit being touted as the beginning of the end of a frosty period in traditionally warm ties between Greece and Russia and during which energy cooperation is expected to be a key focus of talks. Source: Ekathimerini
Caracas and Moscow have signed $5 billion US dollars’ worth of contracts related to oil production during President Nicolas Maduro’s visit to Russia, Maduro tweeted a day after meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Maduro announced the deal on Twitter, thanking Putin and the people of Russia. “Contracts have been signed to guarantee investments for $5 billion to increase oil production with Russian partners of joint ventures,” Maduro said. Source: RT
I’m afraid of the dead next Saturday. At some point, we will be in a state of self-defense. At some point my colleagues will want to save their skin. Yves Lefebvre, Secretary General of SGP Police-FO Source Decider & Entreprendre
