Nissan’s plant in northern Britain’s is the country’s largest. If it loses EU’s single market, it is likely to lose its competitive edge. As per Nissan Motor’s CEO, in November, the company will take the strategic decision as to whether… Read More ›
Month: October 2016
Altice USA could hit the primary market with an IPO
The company is drawing up plans to test the waters. Nothing is sure yet. Its at a preliminary stage. However, it makes sense if it were to come out with an IPO since it would give it a strategic hold… Read More ›
JD.com and Its Drones Called in by Wal-Mart as Part of its China Revival Strategy
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. aims to deliver goods from its stores around the world to Chinese consumers within hours as the world’s largest retailer is making an ambitious push into e-commerce in China. As a part of a pilot project by… Read More ›
Europe’s Tech Start-ups Getting More Venture Capital from the US
As increasing number of U.S. investors are finding Europe’s growing firms an attractive place to put money even as venture capital (VC) investment into the region’s tech start-ups slumped sharply in the third-quarter due to uncertainty around Brexit. According to data… Read More ›
Germany’s transport and pharma industries to bear the brunt of Brexit – Survey
Smaller European countries such as Switzerland, Netherlands and Belgium are likely to take a bigger hit since their industry and commerce isn’t as diversified as Germany’s. As per the results of a study in Germany, the country’s transport and pharmaceutical… Read More ›
New draft law aims to plug tax loop holes frequently used by MNCs in EU
Companies who have re-domiciled better perk up and pay attention. If the European Commission has its way, they will have to bite their tax bullet. The European Union is preparing a new law under which large companies in every country… Read More ›
Chinese foreign currency regulator busts underground bank transactions worth $148 billion
With the yuan trading at a 6 year low against the greenback and with the Chinese economy still loitering in the doldrums, regulators are especially eager to clamp down hard on the rabid underground economy. Financial News has reported, citing… Read More ›
Record $17.5 Billion of Sovereign Bonds to be Sold by Saudi Arabia
As Saudi Arabia seeks to shore up finances battered by the slide in oil, the kingdom plans to raise $17.5 billion in the biggest ever bond sale from an emerging-market nation, people with knowledge of the offering were quoted in… Read More ›
Saudi Break-Even Oil Price Drop Less Than Forecast: IMF
According to the International Monetary Fund, the average oil price will fall this year by only half as much as forecast six months ago. The Fund said this in respect to Saudi Arabia which needs to balance its budget by the… Read More ›
VW and its works council hammer out a $5.5-$6.6 billion cost cutting strategy
Finer burrs are yet to be ironed out. Discussions between the two are still underway, as per anonymous sources. Manager Magazin has reported citing anonymous sources, Volkswagen’s brand management has agreed with labour leaders to adopt cost cutting measures in… Read More ›