Although details of the reason(s) for the arrest has/have not yet been disclosed, one potential reason could be dieselgate. On Monday, Audi’s spokesman disclosed that Rupert Stadler, its CEO, has been arrested. “We confirm that Mr Stadler was arrested this… Read More ›
Month: June 2018
CYBG acquires Virgin Money for $2.26 billion
The acquisition sees the creation of the 6th largest bank in the UK. On Monday, in a development that witnesses the creation of the 6th biggest bank in Britain, CYBG, a mid-sized bank, has agreed to acquire Virgin Money for… Read More ›
Lufthansa in preliminary takeover talks with Norwegian Air
The M&A scene is heating up in Europe. On Monday, Lufthansa’s CEO disclosed, the air-carrier is in touch with Norway’s Air Shuttle for a potential takeover. Incidentally, British Airways owner IAG is also sniffing around for a potential deal. “In… Read More ›
China’s Volvo to use 25% recyclable plastic in its 2025 models
The praise worthy business plan move comes at a time when more than 8 million tonnes of plastics lands up in our oceans every year, and threatens marine life ranging from coral reefs to fish stocks. On Monday, Chinese-owned Volvo… Read More ›
Japan hit by 6.1 Richter scale earthquake, industrial production affected
Factory production, including those of Panasonic, Daihatsu Motor Co, a unit of Toyota Motor Corp, Sharp Corp, in Osaka and in its surrounding regions have been affected. Early on Monday, Japan’s news daily NHK reported that an earthquake measuring 6.1… Read More ›
EU-Canada Trade Deal Would Not Be Ratified By Italy: Agriculture Minister
The Italy government believes that the interests of its farmers are not protected by an EU-Canada free trade deal, and as such the country would not ratify the deal, said Italy’s nationalist agriculture minister on Thursday. A Comprehensive Economic and… Read More ›
$50 Billion Tariff On Chinese Goods Approved By US President Donald Trump
Import tariffs on Chinese goods into the United States worth $50 billion have been approved by President Donald Trump. It is expected that the US Trade Representatives would make a formal announcement on the new tariffs in a day or… Read More ›
McDonald’s to no longer use plastic straws across UK and Ireland
In an environmentally conscious move, McDonald’s is the latest restaurant chain to phase out plastic straws from its restaurants. The development will enable all of its packaging to become recyclable. On Friday, the BBC reported, starting from September 2018, McDonald’s… Read More ›
Asian markets wobble with U.S. readying trade tariffs against China
There is a growing nervousness amongst investors since the window of opportunity of avoiding a trade war is rapidly closing. On Friday, with media reports stating that U.S. President is set to impose “pretty significant” tariffs against China, shares across… Read More ›
Broadcom to lay off 1,100 employees following Brocade merger
Broadcom expects to incur the majority of its termination costs during the third quarter. Following Broadcom Inc’s $5.5 billion merger with Brocade Communications Systems in November 2017, it is now planning on laying off nearly 1,100 employees as part of… Read More ›