While vowing to further open up the Chinese market and its economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a stern warned against a “Cold War mentality”. In what appears to be an effort to calm down a trade spat with… Read More ›
Day: April 10, 2018
Revenge Porn Case Sees A Victim Woman Getting Compensation Of $6.45 Million
It can be costly to take revenge through pornography on the internet. A man has been found guilty of using the internet to spread naked pictures and videos of an ex-girlfriend online by a federal district court in California last… Read More ›
Germany is willing and ready to support battery makers: German Economic Minister Peter Altmaier
With battery technology being central to electric cars, Germany is exploring ways to boost the industry by supporting and exempting it from certain energy levies. On Tuesday, Germany’s Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said, the government is willing to support battery… Read More ›
Indonesia’s Lion Air to buy 50 Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets
At list prices the order is worth $6.24 billion, although typically airplane makers give a hefty discount to push through sales. On Tuesday, Indonesia’s Lion Air Group disclosed it would be purchasing 50 Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets worth $6.24… Read More ›
Bayer gets antitrust approval from U.S. Justice Department for its $62.5 billion acquisition of Monsanto
The combined company will control more than a quarter of the world’s seed and pesticide market. With the U.S. Justice Department giving the green signal to Bayer AG’s bid to acquire Monsanto Co for $62.5 billion deal, with both companies… Read More ›
Samsung Securities Co Ltd accidentally issues 2.8 billion shares worth $100 billion to its employees
The error, ascribed to fat fingers, has led to a public outcry. Some employees were quick to sell the shares mistakenly issued to them. South Korean authorities are investigating the incident. On Tuesday, South Korea’s National Pension Service, the countries… Read More ›
USD rises against the yen midst increase in risk appetite following Xi’s speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech wherein he has promised to open up China’s economy and cut import tariffs have eased investor concerns surrounding the growing trade conflict between the two of the world’s biggest economies. On Tuesday, with Chinese President… Read More ›