The recent decision of Japan to put a cap on the exports to South Korea of high-tech materials used in smartphone displays and chips reflects how the third largest economy of the world dominates the global supply chain of such… Read More ›
Day: July 8, 2019
India Takes Steps To Popularize Electric Vehicles, Reduces Taxes To Make Them Cheaper
The Indian government is now offering incentives for boosting demand for electric vehicles while also easing a number of regulatory restrictions in order to make the country a global hub for manufacturing of electric vehicles. The Indian government has announced… Read More ›
Disruption caused by IMO 2020 is an opportunity: investment funds
From 2020, shipping companies will have to comply to International Maritime Organization IMO 2020 rules which states that sulfur content in marine fuel must be 0.5%, down from 3.5%.The biggest polluters are dry bulk ships, which make up more than… Read More ›
WeWork aims to raise $3-$4 billion in debt offering ahead of IPO
The move is strategic in the sense, WeWork aims to boost its funding levels before it asks for funds from investors through its IPO. According to a source familiar with the matter at hand, in a move aimed at fueling… Read More ›
Data will decide on next ECB policy: Francois Villeroy de Galhau
ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau highlighted the ECB’s resolve to not be swayed by market wings. Economic data will be the determining factor for its next policy move. In an interview on Monday, ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia’s budget airline Flydeal opts for Airbus 320 over Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing appears to be steadily losing market share over the 737 MAX fiasco. In a significant development, Saudi Arabia’s budget airline, Flyadeal stated, it has opted for a fleet of Airbus A320 jets rather than buy more Boeing 737 MAX… Read More ›