In an unusual combative move, here is what German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after the G7 summit in Canada. German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced regret vis-a-vis U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw support for a G7 communique. On… Read More ›
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Regional security at threat, if Iran cornered: Iranian parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani
Although Ali Larijani’s posturing is aimed at Iran’s domestic population, it assumes significance due to its geo-economic ramifications. On Friday, Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Ali Larijani, said security in the Middle East could be threatened if Tehran was cornered by Saudi… Read More ›
Oil prices likely to rise due to U.S. sanctions on Iran and Venezuela
Iran slammed U.S. arrange of ignoring 60 years of OPEC’s history by suggesting Saudi Arabia boost its oil production in order to make up for Iran’s shortfall. In a development that essentially sets the stage for a tough meeting at… Read More ›
Offloading non-core assets will ease VW’s transition into emerging automobile market
Volkswagen’s top management is aiming to transformation the group into a more modern, streamlined company. Although the process is seen as painful, it pays off in the long run. On Friday, the top leader of Volkswagen’s powerful works council said,… Read More ›
New tariffs on cars and trucks will negatively impact U.S. consumers: Japan’s automakers association
In a cautionary move, Japan has warned the U.S. that any imposition of new tariffs will negatively impact U.S. consumers and its auto industry. On Friday, Japan’s automakers association (JAMA) came down heavily on U.S. overtures to explore the possibility… Read More ›
U.S. – China trade gap widens to $24.58 billion in May 2018
Given its humongous trade surplus with the U.S., it would be only natural to assume that China has much to lose in the event of a hike in U.S. import tariffs. Before such tariffs are enforced by Washington, Beijing is… Read More ›
Italian court suspends Telecom Italia’s $88 million fine
Having suspended the sentence, the Italian court has set July 24 as the next date of the hearing wherein it will pronounce the reasons for its judgment. In a significant development, an Italian court has suspended the $88 million (74.3… Read More ›
House of Fraser to shutdown; 6000 jobs at risk
British departmental stores, House of Fraser, having 56 stores and 2 outlets across the U.K., has proposed the closure of 31 of its stores as part of a restructuring plan. On Thursday, Britain’s House of Fraser said it has proposed… Read More ›
Love of French oak by Chinese millennials driving up exports
The love of French oak by Chinese millennials have place France at world no. 2 in oak log exports to China. Due to heightened demand of oak from China, especially from millennials who have developed a taste for high-quality wooden… Read More ›
Facebook admits to sharing users data with its Chinese partners
Weeks after the Cambridge Analytica fiasco, Facebook has admitted to sharing users’s data, with its Chinese partners. Following Facebook Inc’s disclosure that it had shared data with its Chinese partners, which includes Huawei, the social media giant has come under… Read More ›