According to a warning issued by Oxfam, up to half a billion people all across the world could be pushed into the poverty because of the economic fallout from coronavirus pandemic that is raving the world. If the warning of… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Nissan seeking $4.6 billion line of credit following coronavirus sales hit
On Thursday, Japan’s Nikkei business daily reported, Nissan Motor has requested a $4.6 billion (500 billion yen) line of credit from major lenders following a downward trend in sales due to the coronavirus outbreak. Nissan made the request to three… Read More ›
British online fashion retailer ASOS Plc raises $304 million
In a statement, British online fashion retailer ASOS Plc said, it has raised $304 million (247 million pounds) via a placement as it attempts to shore up its finances in case of a prolonged business downturn from the coronavirus pandemic…. Read More ›
Over 100 Global Organizations Demand Debt Relief For The Poorest Countries Of The World
Demands for the debt payments of developing countries to be dropped this year have been raised by more than 100 global organizations. the list includes those countries that are among the poorest in the world are finding it almost impossible… Read More ›
80% Reduction In French French Petrol Consumption In Just The Last 10 Days Of March
The strict stay at home orders during the lockdown of France resulted in a 80 per cent drop in petrol consumption in the last 10 days of March as cars remained off the road because of the travel restrictions, said… Read More ›
Qatar postpones $8 billion of un-awarded contracts for capex projects due to coronavirus
On Tuesday, Qatar’s ruler asked the government to delay $8.2 billion in unawarded contracts on capital expenditure projects due to the coronavirus outbreak. The outbreak is likely to negatively impact the Qatari economy and could lead to a recession, said… Read More ›
Fighting for marketshare OPEC+ wants U.S. to cut oil production as well
According to three OPEC+ sources, the group of oil producing nations known as OPEC+, which includes Saudi Arabia and Russia, may agree to a truce in the oil war and cut production at a meeting scheduled for Thursday, as long… Read More ›
Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories In UK Sees 5G Cell Towers Being Torched
With the spread of conspiracy theories online that put link the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom to 5G mobile technology, a number of cell towers in the country have been set on fire and engineers harassed…. Read More ›
Chinese Mask Makers Scramble To Make Most Of Growing Demand Amid Virus Pandemic
Chinese manufacturers of face masks are reportedly making huge profits as demand across the world rises among the healthcare workers and common people to try and fight the novel coronavirus. This rush to make masks has created a “madhouse” like… Read More ›
Silver Lake Partners aims to raise $16 Billion for its 6th flagship buyout fund: Sources
Private equity firm Silver Lake Partners aims to raise at least $16 billion from investors for its sixth flagship buyout fund despite prevailing uncertainties following the outbreak of the Wuhan Coronavirus, said sources familiar with the matter at hand. Investing… Read More ›