The move is part of a larger effort aimed at weaning off the Kingdom from its oil-dependent economy and boost local manufacturing. As part of an effort to boost domestic industry and manufacturing capabilities, Saudi Arabia signed a preliminary agreement… Read More ›
Month: February 2019
UAE announces defense deals worth $1.1 billion with international companies
Apart from these deals, the UAE has also signed military deals worth 1.1 billion UAE dirham with local companies. In a statement, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) disclosed, it had signed military deals worth $1.1 billion (3.87 billion UAE dirhams)… Read More ›
Businesses testing their Brexit-preparations ahead of Brexit: KPMG
With just 40 days to go before Brexit, businesses are making sure they have sufficient cash reserves and inventories in case of a cliff-hanger Brexit. With just 40 days to go before the scheduled kickoff of the United Kingdom from… Read More ›
China’s ICBC’s wins bid to set up wealth management subsidiary
China’s banking and insurance regulator has approved the bid by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). More banks have also submitted their applications for establishing such subsidiaries. China’s biggest-listed lender by assets, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China… Read More ›
China’s HNA cuts stake in Deutsche Bank
While earning HNA had voting rights of 7.64%, its now cut it to 6.3%. The development comes as the EU is becoming more conscious of the Chinese threat. According to information available in a filing with the U.S. Securities and… Read More ›
Global automakers brace for potential tariffs on autos and car parts
The U.S. Commerce Department is slated to send a confidential report to U.S. President Donald Trump clearing the way for him to potentially impose tariffs on imported autos and auto parts on the grounds that they threaten U.S. national security…. Read More ›
Risk of recession rises for the U.S. economy
Europe is also staring at a similar scenario. According to financial data, with the outlook of Wall Street’s earnings facing a significant deterioration in recent months, the risk of the United States slipping into a recession has become a major… Read More ›
Theresa May’s Brexit plan faces symbolic defeat in parliament
The development revealed that Pro-Brexit members within party are a major stumbling block to passing any agreement. British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan suffered yet another humiliating defeat on Thursday. As a result the development has undermined her pledge… Read More ›
Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc set to hike interchange fees
Two of the biggest card networks in the U.S. are scheduled to hike card processing fees. The move comes at a time when there is growing push towards a cashless economy. The Wall Street Journal has reported citing sources familiar… Read More ›
Recruiting EU Staff For London Proving Difficult For Millennium & Copthorne
The London based hotels of international hotel group Millennium & Copthorne is not being able to satisfactorily recruit employees from EU countries because of the uncertainty surrounding the imposition of Brexit in less than 50 days time, the hotel chain… Read More ›