Britain’s opposition Labour Party hinted that it would impose new taxes on the wealthy, including shareholders and landlords, if it comes to power at the next election. In an interview, Labour’s would-be finance minister Rachel Reeves said, “I do think… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou returns to China in quid pro quo
In a significant development, Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrived back in China after fighting U.S. extradition for around three years, in yet another sign of weakening global clout of the United States. The move also reflects a change… Read More ›
Intensified Chinese Crackdown On Cryptocurrencies Caused Fall In Bitcoin And Ether Prices
The tough words against cryptocurrencies in general and bitcoin in particular from China resulted in a drop in eth value of bitcoin and ether Since Friday. According to Coin Metrics statistics, the price of bitcoin decreased almost 5 per… Read More ›
EU’s Plans For Mandating Common Charger Port For All Devices Opposed By Apple
In the face of opposition from Apple, the European Commission has proposed using of a single charger connector for all mobile phones, tablets, and headphones. According to an 18-page guideline issued recently, a universal charger for all manufacturers “would benefit… Read More ›
All Cryptocurrency Transactions Declared Illegal In China
The Chinese central bank has effectively outlawed all digital currencies such as bitcoin as it declared this week that it would be illegal to be engaged in all cryptocurrency transactions. “Virtual currency-related business activities are illegal financial activities,” the People’s… Read More ›
Truck Driver Scarcity Could Force Britain To Ease Visa Rules
Britain is likely to unveil plans to give temporary visas to truck drivers in order to ease a severe labour shortage, which has resulted in gasoline restrictions at certain filling stations and store warnings of considerable disruption in the run-up… Read More ›
China’s Alibaba To Sell 5per cent Stake In Chinese Broadcaster Following Regulatory Crackdown
Its whole 5.01 per cent interest in broadcaster Mango Excellent Media Co Ltd will be sold by an investment arm of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, which has been targeted in a regulatory crackdown, according to the… Read More ›
Taiwan’s Bid To Join The Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Welcomed By Japan
The bid of Taiwan to be a part of a trans-Pacific trade agreement was welcomed by Japan on Friday saying that Taiwan shared common democratic principles with Japan. Taiwan is claimed to be its own territory by China, Compared to… Read More ›
More trade action will be taken against Huawei if needed: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
In a statement U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said, if necessary the Biden Administration will take further action against China’s Huawei. Washington continues to see the Chinese tech company as a national security threat on a variety of grounds and… Read More ›
EU countries should present a united front in COP26 negotiations
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, countries from the European Union should do more to iron out burrs in their negotiating position vis-à-vis the COP26 climate change conference, following emergence of rifts over timeframes for emissions-cutting pledges…. Read More ›