Users looking at Google Maps will now be able to easily distinguish between forest and floodplain, and desert and snowfield as it is set to get a visual overhaul worldwide. A new set of maps will also be rolled out… Read More ›
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Wearing a mask in shared spaces, including office and factories is mandatory from Sept. 1: French Labour Ministry
In a significant development, France’s Labour Ministry stated, the French government plans on making wearing a mask compulsory in the vast majority of workplaces from September 1, 2020, as one of the measures to mitigate the resurgence of the COVID-19… Read More ›
Toyota Motor Corp to offer cars on short term lease, subscription basis in India
In a statement, Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp stated, it will commence offering its cars in India on short term subscription and leases basis. The move is aimed at tapping burgeoning demand for private transport with travelers avoiding public, communal journeys… Read More ›
Britain to introduce legally binding environmental targets
In a significant development, Britain stated it would bring about legally binding targets on air quality, biodiversity, waste reduction, and cleaner water as part of efforts to combat climate change, rebuild the economy and improve the environment. These green targets… Read More ›
U.S. hedge fund Third Point LLC sells 100% of ADRs in Sony: SEC filings
According to regulatory filings, U.S. hedge fund Third Point LLC has sold all American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) that it holds in the Japanese company. In recent months it had been pushing Sony Corp to increase return of stakeholders, including spinning-off… Read More ›
BHP Group reshuffles petroleum portfolio, puts up stake in Australian Bass Strait assets for sale
On Tuesday, in a statement the BHP Group said, it plans on selling its stake in the Australian Bass Strait’s oil and gas assets, as it attempts to increase its focus on higher value petroleum assets. The Bass Strait joint… Read More ›
Germany pushes to end Libya’s oil blockade
In a statement, Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) stated, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas had underscored the importance to bring about an immediate end to the blockade of oil facilities in Libya. NOC chairman Mustafa Sanalla met Maas in Tripoli… Read More ›
FDI in Mexico touched $18 Billion in Q1, despite slowdown induced by Wuhan Coronavirus
In a significant development that underscores a relocation of supply chain to North America, preliminary figures published by Mexio’s Economy Minister stated, during the first half of 2020, Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico touched $17.97 billion. Although, the figure… Read More ›
Chairman of El Al Israel Airlines, Eli Defes steps down citing undisclosed medical condition
In a statement, Eli Defes, chairman of El Al Israel Airlines stated, he is stepping down with immediate effect due to an undisclosed medical condition. In 2015, Defes had joined El Al’s board and became its chairman in 2017. It… Read More ›
Beijing grants first COVID-19 vaccine patent to CanSino Biologics Inc
In a significant development, Chinese vaccine specialist CanSino Biologics Inc has been approved by Beijing to produce its COVID-19 vaccine candidate Ad5-nCOV, said a report from the state media citing documents from the China’s intellectual property regulator. This is the… Read More ›