The Investec Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in Ireland fell to 57.4 from 59.5, its lowest level since March 2018. As per the results of a survey released on Friday, growth in the Ireland’s services sector have dipped slightly from… Read More ›
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Heineken NV and China Resources Beer Co Ltd enter into a $3.1 billion deal
Both companies are conducting their due diligence and aim to close the deal, subject to regulatory approval, by the end of this year. 1864 founded Dutch brewing giant Heineken NV has struck a $3.1 billion deal with China Resources Beer… Read More ›
Myanmar scales back Kyauk Pyu deepwater port fearing debt trap
Myanmar seems to have learned the lessons of China-back projects in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Avoids walking into a debt trap. According to a top government official from Myanmar, the government is scaling back plans for a port project funded… Read More ›
Ferrari’s new CEO confirms full year guidance
Ferrari’s reported an EBITDA of $339 million, in line with Thomson Reuters SmartEstimate of 286 million euros. On Wednesday, Ferrari confirmed its full year outlook based on a 7% rise in its core second-quarter adjusted earnings which were largely helped… Read More ›
A weak yuan is one of China’s tools in its trade-war strategy
A weak yuan fits well into the ongoing global move of a loose monetary policy. Chinese policymakers have also made it very easy for investors to borrow and short-sell the yuan, which indicates that they are indirectly pushing down interest… Read More ›
Will retaliate if Washington takes further trade measures: Beijing
Given its trade surplus with the U.S., China will have to fight this trade very carefully. Beijing has let it be known that it is open to dialog. On Wednesday, in a move that is indicative of the economic impact… Read More ›
BMW to invest $1.17 billion in a auto plant in Hungary
A home to premium carmakers, the move will strengthen Hungary’s economy. In a strategic move, BMW stated, it will be investing $1.17 billion (1 billion euros) for a new car factory in eastern Hungary. The move is likely to add… Read More ›
Ralf Brandstaetter to be named as VW’s Chief Operating Officer
Ralf Brandstaetter will assume the new role in addition to his existing responsibilities. On Tuesday, German daily Bild reported citing a source familiar with the matter at hand as saying, Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest carmaker, is likely to name Ralf Brandstaetter… Read More ›
Solar panel glut leading to more cost effective installations globally
The glut has not only significantly diluted the impact of Trump’s tariffs but has also led to solar panel makers consolidating and expanding their market footprints through volume rather than margins. In recent weeks, the steep decline in the prices… Read More ›
British auto industry will face significant disruption in case of a cliff-edge Brexit
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has made it amply clear to the British government that a no-Brexit deal is not an option. On Tuesday, Britain’s automobile industry group made it lucidly clear to the government that a… Read More ›