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No Signs Of Looming Recession Seen By Starbucks, Says Its CEO
The current business at Starbucks does not agree with the currently prevalent sentiments and fears of the recession, said the company CEO Kevin Johnson in a television interview. He said that the investments that the company had made in its… Read More ›
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Japan, U.S. Could Sign Trade Agreement This September
A bilateral trade deal between the United States and Japan is likely to be signed off by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump in September this year following the leaders agreeing on the broad principles of… Read More ›
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A ‘Calm’ Resolution To US Trade War Desired By China
While resolutely opposing the escalation of the trade war between the United States and China, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, who has been leading the talks with Washington, said that his country wants to make use of “calm” negotiations to… Read More ›
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Trump Hike Tariffs On Part Of Chine Goods Already Under Tariffs, Escalating Trade War
United States president Donald Trump has just escalated the trade war with China. Following his announcement of 10 per cent tariffs on the remaining $200bn of Chinese goods imported into the US which is slated to be implemented from September… Read More ›
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Broad Framework For Trade Deal Reached Between US And Japan: Nikkei
According to a report published in Japan’s Nikkei, a broad framework of a trade agreement has been arrived at by the United States and Japan. The report stated that Japan had made concessions on its agricultural sector according to US… Read More ›
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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Could Be Blocked By Ireland Of Over Amazon Fires
A trade deal between the European Unionand South American trade bloc Mercosur will be voted against by Ireland if no immediate measures are taken by Brazil to stop the raging fires in its rain forests and protect the Amazon forest…. Read More ›
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Sluggish European Market Forces Investment Rethink By Norway For Its $1 Trillion Fund
The largest sovereign wealth fund of the world, the $1-trillion-plus fund of Norway, is reportedly contemplating to create a balance in of its investments with a spread between Europe, Asia and the Americas, according to reports quoting senior officials. The… Read More ›
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Commercial Flying Rules For Drones To Be Formulated By Japan
A streamlined registry policy for drones is set to be put in place by the Japanese government around 2022 which would be the path for the use of drones for more commercial purposes such as using them in residential deliveries…. Read More ›
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UK Tech Start-Ups Receive Record FDI In First 7 Months Of The Year
According to research data, in the first seven months of this year, a record £5.5bn in foreign investment was attracted by the tech industry of the United Kingdom. The Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said that the investment… Read More ›
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Tariffs Not Effective To Set Trade Imbalances Right, Says IMF
While it could be tempting to implement a strategy to make Chinese imports cheaper by making the US dollar stronger so that the higher costs because of the United States sanctions are offset, the global presence of the US dollar… Read More ›