With a clear majority, this first step was expected to be smooth sailing. In the next, she will have to move more deftly so as to not expose her Brexit strategy before negotiations begin. In a significant first step that… Read More ›
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SAP’s former CEO to be Siemen’s next chairman
By 2018 Jim Hagemann Snabe is likely to reduce his supervisory board positions and be Siemens chairman. Germany’s top engineering group, Siemens has proposed that Jim Hagemann Snabe, the former Co-CEO of SAP be its next chairman, ahead of its… Read More ›
Trump’s protectionism is an opportunity for Germany
In an increasingly connected world closing borders and trade routes is essentially self-defeating. German officials have suggested to their government that this is a classic watershed moment to invest in deepening the country’s trade ties with Asia and South America…. Read More ›
Softbank’s tech fund mulling investment of $1 billion plus into WeWork
WeWork had also held discussions regarding investments from Uber Technologies. Discussions with Softbank are on-going and there is no certainty that it will result in a deal. The Wall Street Journal has reported citing sources familiar with the matter at… Read More ›
May’s Brexit timeline expected to be largely on schedule
Theresa May’s majority in parliament could see her plans sail through without being materially affected. The British Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan on sticking to her scheduled withdrawal from the European Union is likely to survive intense parliamentary scrutiny, starting… Read More ›
Cap on roaming charges could significantly diminish across the European Union
EU’s digital chief is pushing lawmakers to collaborate and hammer down the caps on roaming charges across the EU. The European Union’s digital chief has made it amply clear that the failure to cross the last remaining hurdle of abolishing… Read More ›
Starbucks to hire 10K refugees from 75 countries spread across 5 years
Initially, those who have acted as support staff for U.S. troops stationed abroad are likely to be recruited. Two days after U.S. President Donald Trump issued his executives order which banned refugees from certain countries, Starbucks Corp’s CEO, Howard Schultz… Read More ›
AFP network could reshape Trump’s border tax proposal
Founded by billionaire industrialist, Charles Koch and his brother, the reach advocacy group, Americans for Prosperity, includes the White House. Its former members have landed high-position jobs in the Trump administration. AFP’s current focus is Trump’s border tax which could… Read More ›
Ford’s SmartLink technology enabled plug-in device will infuse smart features in all its models from 2010-2016, including Lincoln cars.
The plug-in device will most likely fit onto the OBD II port will provide a host of features without using modems. Ford Motor Co has disclosed it would be selling a plug-in device which will enable features such as Wifi… Read More ›
Britain in dire straits for a deal with the U.S.
Theresa May knows her legacy depends on walking on the middle path: cosying up to Trump will not put her in the good graces of her neighbours; revealing her “Hard Brexit” stance has already pushed her against the wall. Desperate… Read More ›
