Saying the U.S. was becoming “more vicious and more aggressive” under his leadership than it had been under President Barack Obama, North Korea’s vice foreign minister on Friday blamed President Donald Trump for escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula through his tweets… Read More ›
Month: April 2017
If Trade Spat Endures, Top Flour Exporter Faces Bigger Wheat Bill
If a food-trade spat with Russia isn’t soon resolved, Turkey may have to pay more for wheat despite the fact that it is the world’s biggest flour exporter. Turkey has slapped restrictions on some agriculture imports in retaliation for a… Read More ›
Apple teaming up with Foxconn for Toshiba’s chip unit
Apple’s allays national security concerns of Japan and the U.S. despite its teaming up with Foxconn. In the latest development in the saga of Toshiba’s chip unit sale, Japanese new agency NHK has reported that Apple Inc is considering teaming… Read More ›
EA Says Striking A Balance For The Oil Market Is ‘Very Close’
The head of the oil industry and markets division at the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on Thursday that the global oil market is “slowly but surely” reaching a balance as a result of the success of the OPEC’s deal to… Read More ›
Research Reveals, Least Likely To Accept Medical Treatment From Robots Are Patients In The UK
When it comes to robot-assisted healthcare, according to new research, patients in the U.K. are more skeptical than their international counterparts. Talking to and interacting with an artificially intelligence (AI) device, platform or robot for medical advice, diagnosis and treatment was accepted by less… Read More ›
Western Digital Corp tries to arm twist Toshiba for entering into exclusive talks
Western Digital has more than its foot in the door and is trying to capitalize on its existing joint venture with Toshiba. In a development of strategic nature, Western Digital Corp has shot off a letter to Toshiba, with whom… Read More ›
UK Chamber of Shipping underscores the need for a transitory agreement between the EU and Britain
Without a transitory agreement which governs the customs at ports, May is likely to find it hard to provide seamless, frictionless trade. As per the head of Britain’s ports and shopping industry, the introduction of physical customs checks following Brexit… Read More ›
Broadcom emerges as the highest bidder in the first round of bidding for Toshiba’s chip unit
Foxconn is a close second. Japan, U.S. and Taiwan will have to coordinate more closely so that the Chinese don’t get their hands on U.S. nuclear technology, which has the potential for dual use. As per a source briefed on… Read More ›
A Start-Up Boom Might Soon Be Witnessed By The Global Aerospace Industry
Francois Chopard, the CEO of aerospace accelerator Starburst Accelerator is of the opinion that the global aerospace industry is fast becoming venture capitalists’ new frontier. Speaking at a TV interview on Wednesday, Chopard said, “We’ve seen a couple of announcements… Read More ›
As North Korean Regime Warns It’s ‘Ready’ For War, It’s Hidden Submarine Threat Is Another Worry
It is not a far-fetched thought as many might think that North Korea ‘s fully submersible submarines firing a nuclear ballistic missile. Pyongyang has shown a willingness to use its submarines for offensive military actions and made major advances in weapons… Read More ›