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Indonesia fall into coronavirus-induced recession
According to official economic data, Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s biggest economy, has fallen into a recession during the third quarter, for the first time in more than two decades following the coronavirus ravaging its business activity. According to statistical data, Indonesia’s… Read More ›
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Equities soar on prospects of gridlock, prefers calm and solace to blue wave
Regardless of who wins the U.S. 2020 elections, some investors have welcomed the prospects that either of the two candidates would most likely face some opposition in the U.S. Congress that would be a barrier to bringing about sweeping changes… Read More ›
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Flydubai eyes direct flights between Dubai & Tel Aviv from Nov. 26
On Wednesday, in a statement United Arab Emirates airline flydubai stated, it will soon start two direct fights between Dubai and Tel Aviv. The development comes in the wake of the UAE establishing historically important formal ties with Israel, including… Read More ›
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U.S. Congress notified of aerial drones sales worth $5 billion to Taiwan
In a statement, the Pentagon said, it has formally notified the U.S. Congress of impending sales of four sophisticated U.S.-made aerial drones to Taiwan. The notification is the step before finalizing the sale of weapons to other countries. Washington expects… Read More ›
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Bayer’s $11 billion Roundup settlement provision rises by $750M
In a statement, German chemicals and pesticides giant Bayer stated, the costs of settlement over claims of its Roundup weedkiller which causes cancer, which it had initially placed at $11 billion, will go up further by $750 million. Although earlier this… Read More ›
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV facing $840M DoJ probe in excess diesel emissions
In a significant development, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV stated, it could potentially face costs up to $840 million (722 million euros) to resolve a Justice Department investigation into excess diesel emissions. In a statement FCA said, the impact of a… Read More ›
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Holiday season shopping season sees air freight rates going northwards
The coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic is boosting up air freight rates as we head into peak Christmas shopping season. The pandemic, which caused a sharp fall in passenger flights, in tandem with rising demand for e-commerce has set the stage for… Read More ›

