The Indian economy, that was considered to be the fastest growing major economy not long ago, saw a dismal performance in 2019. The real estate, automobile, construction sectors and overall consumption demand have been the worst hit. The economy is… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Record High For Consumer Spending On Ethical Purchases In UK
The total annual value of ethical purchasing in the United Kingdom has reached record levels, according to a new report, which is now at £41bn. The reported noted that the amount was for products in purchased in the food, drinks,… Read More ›
China’s Efforts To Develop Its Own Tesla Amid A Slowing Economy And Phasing Out Of Subsidies
In recent years, venture capitalists have invested billions of dollars into companies and startups that are focused on development of electric vehicles as the industry itself is strongly supported by the Chinese government. While it is not yet clear what… Read More ›
US Airline Employees Demand More As Industry Set For A 10th Year Of Profits
There is a rising demand among airline employees in the United States – ranging from pilots to catering workers, for higher wages and better benefits, as the entire industry in the country is set to record the tenth consecutive year… Read More ›
Ukraine to purchase second consignment of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missile system
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry disclosed, Kyiv will be purchasing a second consignment of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missiles and launch units. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, the United States has emerged as one of Kiev’s strongest supporters. An outbreak of… Read More ›
Indonesia awards development and operatorship rights of Komodo airport to a foreign consortium
In a statement, Indonesia’s transportation minister stated, in 2020, Jakarta will offer more airport management projects to foreign investors. On Thursday, for the first time, Indonesia entered into a 25 years agreement with PT Cardig Aero Services and Singapore’s Changi… Read More ›
China to sink $7.14 billion to boost hog production
In a statement, China’s agriculture ministry said, large pig farms are queuing up along with smaller, family-based farms to tap a state-initiated investment of $7.14 billion (nearly 50 billion yuan) to boost hog productions in the country. So far, fifteen… Read More ›
Insurance Scandal To Result In Ouster Of Japan Post CEO And Heads Of Two Of Its Firms
Following the huge scandal in Japan over the issue of the illegitimate sales of insurance products by the Japan Post Holdings Co and its two subsidiaries, the CEO of the firm as well as the chiefs of its two subsidiary… Read More ›
Boeing’s Ousted CEO Could Get A $60 Million Exit Package: Reports
Dennis Muilenburg, the former CEO of Boeing who was removed from his post last week over the 737 Max grounding scandal will be leaving the company with a huge exit package even though the company itself will linger in the… Read More ›
Strongly opposes 2020 U.S. defense draft policy: China
On Thursday, in a statement China’s commerce ministry said, Beijing resolutely opposes the 2020 U.S. defense draft against Chinese firms and urges Washington to go beyond political leanings and create favorable conditions for Chinese companies. China is closely monitoring the… Read More ›