According to the results of a survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), most U.S. companies in Hong Kong have concerns regarding the draconian changes imposed by China on Hong Kong in the garb of a new national… Read More ›
Month: July 2020
UK plans on creating ‘freeports’, overhaul taxation, incentivize manufacturing & innovation post Brexit
In a report, the Sunday Telegraph said, Rishi Sunak, Britain’s finance minister is preparing to introduce sweeping tax cuts as well as overhaul planning laws in up to 10 new “freeports” within a span of 1 year following Britain’s leaving… Read More ›
IMF Urge Governments To Back Pandemic Hit Firms Via ‘Equity-Like’ Support
The damaging impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on companies has been prolonged and therefore the government support focused on loans needs to be shifted to “equity-like” support from the government, urged the Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund,… Read More ›
UN Summit: Coronavirus Effect On Global Job Scenario Discussed By Global Leaders
Calls for a comprehensive approach to address the impact of the novel coornavirus pandemic was given by global leaders at a summit of the United Nations labour agency. Covid-19 had plunged the world of work into “unprecedented crisis”, said Guy… Read More ›
European Council President Charles Michel proposes 5 billion euros Brexit adjustment fund
On Friday, European Council President Charles Michel said, the Brexit negotiations were certainly not easy and that countries, regions and industries will face disruptions from 2021 regardless of whether there is a deal or not. He also laid out a… Read More ›
U.S. approves $620M weapon systems upgrade for Taiwan
In a statement, the U.S. State Department said, a military package, related to the upgrading Patriot surface-to-air missiles, worth $620 million has been approved for Taiwan, in the latest move designed to bolster defenses against threats emanating from China. The… Read More ›
Aviation industry suffered $4.89 billion loss during Q2: China’s Civil Aviation Administration of China
On Friday, data released by China’s Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) shows, the country’s aviation industry suffered a $4.89 billion (34.25 billion yuan) loss during the second quarter, which incidentally is only slightly smaller than the one it suffered… Read More ›
European Parliament appoints Francois-Louis Michaud as executive director of European Banking Authority
The European Parliament has approved the appointment of Francois-Louis Michaud as executive director of the bloc’s banking watchdog, overturning a recommendation to reject him. Last week, the parliament’s economic affairs committee had narrowly voted in favour of rejecting Michaud, with… Read More ›
200 Year Old US Retailer Brooks Brothers Files For Bankruptcy Protection Due To Pandemic
The latest retailer in the United States to wind up because of the novel coronavirus pandemic hit is one of America’s oldest clothing brands Brooks Brothers as the company filed for bankruptcy protection. Legal protection from creditors was sought on… Read More ›
New Huge Fiscal Corornavirus Stimulus Worth $38 Billion Announced By UK
Another coronavirus stimulus package of £30 billion ($37.6 billion) was announced by the United Kingdom with the aim of stopping the growing job crisis in the country and to prop up the economy of its worst recession in centuries. The… Read More ›