A research commissioned by the Bank of England aiming to find out how long the virus lasts on cash and bank notes has suggested that a low risk of spreading Covid-19 is posed by handling bank notes, said the Bank… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Cannabis Stocks In The US Are Rising Again
The news in the United States that Joe Biden’s transition has formally begun has ignited the stocks of major cannabis firms. Investors are expecting regulations will be loosened by the incoming administration of the US as well as legalizing sales… Read More ›
COVID-19 vaccination could start from year end: Macron
In a significant development, French President Emmanuel Macron stated, France could potentially commence administration a COVID-19 vaccine as early as the end of this year, as soon as it is approved by regulators. “We are going to organise a swift… Read More ›
UK Car Industry Will Face Additional Cost $74 Billion By 2025 For A No-Deal Brexit
If there is no free trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union by the end of the year, the car industry of the UK could lose 55.4 billion pounds ($74 billion) in tariffs by 2025, the Britain’s… Read More ›
Covid-19 Impact: Zambia Becomes First African Nation To Default On Bonds Debt Servicing
The first African country to default on its debt in the Covid-19 era was Zambia which opted to leave a $42.5 million eurobond repayment last week. A key rating for Zambia was downgraded from CC to Restricted Default by Fitch… Read More ›
New Telecom Law Could Pose Fines Of 10% Of Revenues Of British Telcos For Using Huawei Equipment
A new law that was announced in the British parliament on Tuesday shows that large fines could be faced by British telecom companies if they are unable to tighten security in their networks. Enhancing the security in the 5G and… Read More ›
NATO, EU invites U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to rebuild transatlantic ties
In a significant development, top officials from the European Union as well as the head of NATO invited U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to rebuild transatlantic ties. Washington is set to meet its European allies in 2021. NATO Secretary General Jens… Read More ›
Slow Q3 Contraction Raises Hope Of Rebound Of Singapore’s Economy
Despite a contraction of 5.8 per cent in the economy of Singapore in the third quarter compared to a year ago, the numbers were better than had been previously estimated, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the country… Read More ›
Uncertain Future For European Fur Industry Due To Covid-19
The spotlight is once again on the fur industry in Europe following the killing of millions of mink in a mass culling in Denmark after there was an outbreak of coronavirus at farms in the country. All mink would be… Read More ›
BlackStone aiming to raise $5 billion for second Asia-focused private equity fund
Bloomberg News has reported citing sources familiar with the matter at hand as saying, Blackstone Group Inc is aiming to raise $5 billion for its second Asia-focused private equity fund. Blackstone aims to use this second Asia-focused private equity fund… Read More ›
