Japan, the third largest economy of the world managed to offset sluggish domestic demand by a rise in its exports in May which grew at the fastest pace in the month since 1980, along with a key gauge of capital… Read More ›
Day: June 16, 2021
Blackstone closing in to acquire office developer Hong Kong listed Soho China
According to a report from Bloomberg News, Blackstone Group Inc is closing in on a deal to acquire office developer Soho China Ltd in what could be its biggest real estate investment in China. Hong Kong-listed Soho China could be… Read More ›
6 companies in early-stage talks with Britain to build gigafactories for EV batteries
In a report the Financial Times said citing sources familiar with the matter at hand, Britain is in talks with 6 companies for building gigafactories which will produce batteries for electric vehicles. According to the report, Nissan Motor Co Ltd,… Read More ›
Foundational technologies should be under export control ban for China: Group of US Senators
In a significant development, a group of U.S. Senators urged Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to direct her department to move faster and identify American technologies, including emerging ones, that could be misused by China, if it is exported to that… Read More ›
Ebay Inc sells South Korean business to Shinsegae Group and Naver for $3.6 billion
On Wednesday, in a statement EBay said, it will sell its South Korean business to Shinsegae Group and Naver, an e-commerce firm for around $3.6 billion (4 trillion won). According to Euromonitor, EBay Korea with a market share of about 12.8%… Read More ›