On Tuesday, Weston Energy, a gas seller which supplied 7% of the eastern Australian market, has collapsed following soaring LNG prices, marking the first significant casualty in the country from the global gas crisis following Western sanctions on Russia after… Read More ›
Month: May 2022
US companies face reputational risks in doing business in Sudan: US State Department
The United States issued an advisory warning U.S. companies of growing reputational risks of doing business with state-owned enterprises and military-controlled companies in Sudan. “These risks arise from, among other things, recent actions undertaken by Sudan’s Sovereign Council and security… Read More ›
Hyundai Motor Group to invest additional $5 billion in US
In a statement Hyundai Motor Group said, by 2025 it would invest an additional $5 billion in the United States to strengthen its collaboration with U.S. firms in advanced technology. The investments were announced during US President Joe Biden’s visit… Read More ›
Broadcom Inc in talks to acquire VMware Inc
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Broadcom Inc is in talks to acquire cloud service provider VMware Inc. “Negotiations between Broadcom and VMware are ongoing and a deal is not imminent,” said sources. The terms of the deal… Read More ›
HSBC Holdings suspends head of responsible investing
In a significant development, HSBC Holdings has suspended its head of responsible investing pending an internal investigation. The development comes in the wake of central bank policymakers and other global authorities saying financial risks of climate change has been exaggerated. HSBC… Read More ›
Germany wants to pursue energy projects with Senegal
In a significant development German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, Berlin wants to pursue gas and renewable energy projects with Senegal. The development comes in the backdrop of the war in Ukraine which is having a major impact on energy and… Read More ›
Global private equity firm General Atlantic to invest $2 billion in India, Southeast Asia
According to a senior executive from General Atlantic, a global private equity firm, the company plans on investing $2 billion in India and Southeast Asia over the next two years. The development comes in the wake of falling valuations, which… Read More ›
Malicious Hackers Are Threatening The Global Food Supply Chain
Experts warn that modern “smart” farm gear is vulnerable to hostile hackers, putting global supply lines at risk. Hackers may be able to take advantage of weaknesses in agricultural technology used to sow and harvest crops. John Deere, the agricultural… Read More ›
For The First Time In Its History, Sri Lanka Defaults On Its Debt Repayment
As the country grapples with its greatest financial crisis in more than 70 years, Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history. On Wednesday, a 30-day grace period to pay $78 million in overdue… Read More ›
A Member Of The European Central Bank Predicts The First Rate Hikes To Be This Summer
According to reports, the ECB will shortly raise rates for the first time in more than a decade, according to a member of the central bank’s governing council. The ECB has been criticized for taking a less forceful monetary policy… Read More ›